Fort White is a town located in Columbia County Florida. Fort White has a 2024 population of 657. Fort White is currently growing at a rate of 1.39% annually and its population has increased by 6.14% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 619 in 2020.
The average household income in Fort White is $61,660 with a poverty rate of 26.5%. The median age in Fort White is 34.9 years: 38 years for males, and 34.9 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Fort White was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 386 | 60.5% |
| Black or African American | 217 | 34.01% |
| Two or more races | 22 | 3.45% |
| Other race | 13 | 2.04% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Other race
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 252 | 2.53 | 75 | 25 |
| Married | 108 | 2.98 | 97.2 | 2.8 |
| Non Family | 63 | 1.11 | 58.7 | 41.3 |
| Female | 58 | 3.07 | 63.8 | 36.2 |
| Male | 23 | 2.96 | 43.5 | 56.5 |
2.91
Average Family Size
2.53
Average Household Size
75.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 69 | 16.71% |
| Associates Degree | 62 | 15.01% |
| Bachelors Degree | 41 | 9.93% |
| Graduate Degree | 24 | 5.81% |
| High School Graduate | 124 | 30.02% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 4 | 0.97% |
| Some College | 89 | 21.55% |
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 | 302 | 253 | 57 |
| Black | 101 | 77 | 6 |
| Hispanic | 9 | 9 | 2 |
| 2+ Races | 8 | 8 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among 2+ races people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among hispanic people with a rate of 22.22%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $58,750 | $60,625 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $26,335 | $26,335 | $0 |
| Overall | $26,209 | $26,557 | $24,213 |
| Some College | $23,867 | $0 | $23,981 |
$26,209
Average Earnings
$26,557
Average Male
$24,213
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
94.96% of Fort White residents speak only English, while 5.04% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 4.87% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 213 | 121 | 56.81% |
| White | 380 | 28 | 7.37% |
| Hispanic | 21 | 11 | 52.38% |
| Multiple | 22 | 8 | 36.36% |
| Other | 13 | 5 | 38.46% |
26.5%
Overall Poverty Rate
28.87%
Male Poverty Rate
24.57%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Fort White is Black, with 56.81% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Fort White is White, with 7.37% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.64%. Among those working part-time, it was 48.89%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 26.67%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 25.81% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 12.33% |
| Some College | 8.61% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 7.69% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 100% |
| Male Employed | 18.83% |
| Female Employed | 12.59% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $56,250 | $66,434 |
| Households | $52,315 | $61,660 |
| Married Families | $63,333 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $26,042 | $34,100 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
44.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
49.8%
Male Marriage Rate
40.8%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
41
Number of Veterans
41
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 21 |
| First Gulf War | 18 |
| Second Gulf War | 8 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 24 |
| 35 to 54 | 10 |
| 65 to 74 | 6 |
| 55 to 64 | 1 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 40 | 12.82% |
| 2+ Races | 1 | 12.5% |
| Hispanic | 1 | 7.14% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
4.88%
Veteran Poverty Rate
31.71%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
65.7%
Labor Force Participation
63.6%
Employment Rate
3.3%
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
68.65%
Born in Fort White
99.22%
Native Born
0.78%
Foreign Born
0.31%
Non Citizen
0.47%
Naturalized
99.22% of Fort White residents were born in the United States, with 68.65% having been born in Florida. 0.31% 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 | 705 | 9 | 1.29% |
| 2028 | 696 | 10 | 1.46% |
| 2027 | 686 | 10 | 1.48% |
| 2026 | 676 | 9 | 1.35% |
| 2025 | 667 | 10 | 1.52% |
| 2024 | 657 | 9 | 1.39% |
| 2023 | 648 | 10 | 1.57% |
| 2022 | 638 | 12 | 1.92% |
| 2021 | 626 | 7 | 1.13% |
| 2020 | 619 | 20 | 3.34% |
| 2019 | 599 | 6 | 1.01% |
| 2018 | 593 | 5 | 0.85% |
| 2017 | 588 | 9 | 1.55% |
| 2016 | 579 | 11 | 1.94% |
| 2015 | 568 | 4 | 0.71% |
| 2014 | 564 | 2 | 0.36% |
| 2013 | 562 | -2 | -0.35% |
| 2012 | 564 | 2 | 0.36% |
| 2011 | 562 | -1 | -0.18% |
| 2010 | 563 | 0 | 0% |