| County: | Dixie County |
| State: | Florida |
| Seal: | Seal of Dixie County, Florida.png |
| Seal Size: | 150px |
| Ex Image: | Dixie County Courthouse, Cross City.JPG |
| Ex Image Cap: | Dixie County Courthouse |
| Founded Year: | 1921 |
| Founded Date: | April 25 |
| Seat Wl: | Cross City |
| Largest City Wl: | Cross City |
| City Type: | town |
| Area Total Sq Mi: | 864 |
| Area Land Sq Mi: | 705 |
| Area Water Sq Mi: | 159 |
| Area Percentage: | 18.4% |
| Census Yr: | 2020 |
| Pop: | 16759 |
| Density Sq Mi: | 24 |
| Web: | dixie.fl.gov |
| District: | 3rd |
| Time Zone: | Eastern |
| Named For: | Dixieland |
Dixie County is a county located in the Big Bend region of the northern part of the U.S. state of Florida. As of the 2020 census, the population was 16,759.[1] Its county seat is Cross City.[2]
Dixie County was created in 1921 from the southern portion of Lafayette County and named for "Dixie", the common nickname for the southern United States.[3]
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of, of which is land and (18.4%) is water.[4]
| White (NH) | 14,220 | 13,750 | 86.59% | 82.05% | |
| Black or African American (NH) | 1,364 | 1,551 | 8.31% | 9.25% | |
| Native American or Alaska Native (NH) | 63 | 61 | 0.38% | 0.36% | |
| Asian (NH) | 48 | 58 | 0.29% | 0.35% | |
| Pacific Islander (NH) | 2 | 0 | 0.01% | 0.0% | |
| Some Other Race (NH) | 4 | 33 | 0.02% | 0.2% | |
| Mixed/Multi-Racial (NH) | 209 | 618 | 1.27% | 3.69% | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 512 | 688 | 3.12% | 4.11% | |
| Total | 16,422 | 16,759 |
As of the census[7] of 2008, there were 14,957 people. In 2000 there were an estimated 5,205 households and 3,659 families residing in the county. The population density was 20/mi2. There were 7,362 housing units at an average density of 10/mi2. The racial makeup of the county was 88.80% White, 8.98% Black or African American, 0.46% Native American, 0.25% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 0.45% from other races, and 1.03% from two or more races. 1.80% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. In terms of ancestry, 39.7% were English, 15.2% were Irish, 14.7% were American, and 5.2% were German.
There were 5,205 households, out of which 27.40% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.90% were married couples living together, 10.60% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.70% were non-families. 23.90% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.60% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.44 and the average family size was 2.87.
In the county, the population was spread out, with 22.10% under the age of 18, 7.90% from 18 to 24, 26.60% from 25 to 44, 26.20% from 45 to 64, and 17.10% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41 years. For every 100 females there were 113.90 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 117.20 males.
The median income for a household in the county was $26,082, and the median income for a family was $31,157. Males had a median income of $26,694 versus $17,863 for females. The per capita income for the county was $13,559. About 14.50% of families and 19.10% of the population were below the poverty line, including 23.90% of those under age 18 and 16.10% of those age 65 or over.
According to the Secretary of State's office, Republicans constitute the majority of registered voters in Dixie County.
| Dixie County Voter Registration & Party Enrollment as of December 31, 2022[8] | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Political Party | Total Voters | Percentage | ||||
| Democratic | align = center | 2,519 | align = center | 23.5% | ||
| Republican | align = center | 6,306 | align = center | 58.8% | ||
| Independent | align = center | 1,775 | align = center | 16.5% | ||
| Third Parties | align = center | 131 | align = center | 1.2% | ||
| Total | align = center | 10,731 | align = center | 100.00% | ||
Republicans hold the majority of registered voters in the county. Democrats have not carried a majority of votes in a presidential election since 1980 (and last carried a plurality in 1996), nor have they carried a majority in a gubernatorial election since 1994. The county has rapidly and steadily shifted Republican since the 1990s; by 2016, the Republican candidate earned over 80% of the vote in the presidential election. In 2020, the Republican nominee gained over 82% of the vote.
| Year | Republican | Democratic | Third parties | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 80.38% 4,663 | 17.38% 1,008 | 2.23% 130 | |
| 2014 | 62.41% 3,345 | 30.91% 1,657 | 6.68% 358 | |
| 2010 | 53.64% 2,810 | 39.28% 2,058 | 7.08% 371 | |
| 2006 | 52.69% 2,651 | 41.92% 2,109 | 5.39% 271 | |
| 2002 | 56.03% 2,273 | 42.45% 1,722 | 1.53% 62 | |
| 1998 | 60.44% 1,855 | 39.39% 1,209 | 0.16% 5 | |
| 1994 | 49.66% 1,981 | 50.21% 2,003 | 0.13% 5 |
The Dixie County Library is part of the Three Rivers Regional Library System, which also serves Gilchrist, Lafayette, and Taylor counties. It is located at 16328 SE 19th Highway in Cross City, Florida. The branch is open Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m. The current library director is Cindy Bellot.
See also: List of county roads in Dixie County, Florida.