Cross City is a town located in Dixie County Florida. Cross City has a 2024 population of 1,822. It is also the county seat of Dixie County. Cross City is currently growing at a rate of 1.79% annually and its population has increased by 7.62% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,693 in 2020.
The average household income in Cross City is $64,407 with a poverty rate of 21.28%. The median age in Cross City is 39.9 years: 38.4 years for males, and 40 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Cross City was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,643 | 72.7% |
| Two or more races | 287 | 12.7% |
| Black or African American | 276 | 12.21% |
| Asian | 54 | 2.39% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,001 | 2.19 | 80.3 | 19.7 |
| Married | 458 | 2.54 | 90 | 10 |
| Female | 246 | 2.21 | 63.8 | 36.2 |
| Non Family | 240 | 1.23 | 90.8 | 9.2 |
| Male | 57 | 3.39 | 29.8 | 70.2 |
2.38
Average Family Size
2.19
Average Household Size
80.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 110 | 7.39% |
| Associates Degree | 93 | 6.25% |
| Bachelors Degree | 142 | 9.54% |
| Graduate Degree | 40 | 2.69% |
| High School Graduate | 846 | 56.85% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 4 | 0.27% |
| Some College | 253 | 17% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,006 | 936 | 96 |
| Black | 244 | 200 | 6 |
| 2+ Races | 179 | 179 | 46 |
| Asian | 41 | 41 | 34 |
| Hispanic | 24 | 24 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 82.93%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $39,083 | $0 | $43,647 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $37,121 | $30,163 | $43,579 |
| Some College | $39,712 | $39,712 | $41,250 |
$37,121
Average Earnings
$30,163
Average Male
$43,579
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
91.89% of Cross City residents speak only English, while 8.11% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 5.58% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,448 | 256 | 17.68% |
| Black | 267 | 120 | 44.94% |
| Multiple | 287 | 46 | 16.03% |
| Hispanic | 140 | 44 | 31.43% |
21.28%
Overall Poverty Rate
27.15%
Male Poverty Rate
16.33%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Cross City is Black, with 44.94% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Cross City is Multiple, with 16.03% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.19%. Among those working part-time, it was 19.75%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 39.52%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 76.34% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 29.05% |
| High School | 18.98% |
| Some College | 11.11% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 7.98% |
| Female Employed | 1.81% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $63,594 | $74,259 |
| Households | $43,958 | $64,407 |
| Married Families | $91,863 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $12,500 | $23,171 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
40.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
36.0%
Male Marriage Rate
44.5%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
91
Number of Veterans
69
Male Veterans
22
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 55 |
| Second Gulf War | 22 |
| First Gulf War | 4 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 48 |
| 18 to 34 | 22 |
| 75+ | 16 |
| 35 to 54 | 5 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 82 | 6.35% |
| Asian | 9 | 21.95% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
12.5%
Veteran Poverty Rate
33.75%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
53.6%
Labor Force Participation
53.3%
Employment Rate
0.6%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
77.39%
Born in Cross City
93.72%
Native Born
6.28%
Foreign Born
4.12%
Non Citizen
2.17%
Naturalized
93.72% of Cross City residents were born in the United States, with 77.39% having been born in Florida. 4.12% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 1,983 | 32 | 1.64% |
| 2028 | 1,951 | 32 | 1.67% |
| 2027 | 1,919 | 33 | 1.75% |
| 2026 | 1,886 | 32 | 1.73% |
| 2025 | 1,854 | 32 | 1.76% |
| 2024 | 1,822 | 32 | 1.79% |
| 2023 | 1,790 | 36 | 2.05% |
| 2022 | 1,754 | 28 | 1.62% |
| 2021 | 1,726 | 33 | 1.95% |
| 2020 | 1,693 | -33 | -1.91% |
| 2019 | 1,726 | 18 | 1.05% |
| 2018 | 1,708 | 8 | 0.47% |
| 2017 | 1,700 | 11 | 0.65% |
| 2016 | 1,689 | -1 | -0.06% |
| 2015 | 1,690 | 11 | 0.66% |
| 2014 | 1,679 | -7 | -0.42% |
| 2013 | 1,686 | -6 | -0.35% |
| 2012 | 1,692 | -31 | -1.8% |
| 2011 | 1,723 | -1 | -0.06% |
| 2010 | 1,724 | 0 | 0% |