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People How Many People Quality of Life County Profiles
Calhoun County |
People: County Profiles: Wakulla County
In This Section:
Population Facts and Figures | County Information | Community Information
Population Facts and Figures
Total population:
1950: 5,258
2000: 22,863
County size: 607 square miles
Population density, 2000: 37.7 people per square mile (Wakulla County), 296.4 people per square mile (Florida)
Population growth rate, 1990-2000: 61% (Wakulla County), 23.5% (Florida)
Average household size: 2.57 people
Average family size: 2.99 people
Total number of households: 8,450
Females, percent of population: 48.2% (Wakulla County), 51% (Florida)
Racial composition
| Wakulla County | Florida | |
| White | 86.1 | 78 |
| Black/African-American | 11.5 | 14.6 |
| Other | 2.4 | 7.4 |
Total number of children enrolled in elementary and secondary schools (pre-k through 12) in 2001: 4,680
Racial composition of schoolchildren,
Wakulla County, elementary and secondary schools (2001)
| Group | Percentage |
| White | 85.7 |
| Black/African-American | 11.8 |
| Other | 2.5 |
Poverty (percent of residents living below poverty level, 1999)
| Wakulla County | Florida | |
| Individuals | 11.3 | 12.5 |
| Families headed by women with children under 5 | 53.8 | 44.6 |
Education (percent of residents age 25 and older, 2000)
| Wakulla County | Florida | |
| High school diploma or higher | 78.4 | 79.9 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 15.7 | 22.3 |
Income (1999)
| Wakulla County | Florida | |
| Per person | $17,678 | $21,557 |
| Household | $37,149 | $38,819 |
Major Local Employment Sectors
Total number of people employed in Wakulla County (2000): 4,498
Unemployment rate (2000): 3.1% (down from 3.7% in 1990)
Major economic sectors:
Service industries: 1,300
Government: 670
Education: 620
Manufacturing: 430
Source: Enterprise Florida
Source: Haas Center; U.S. Census
County Information
County Seat: Crawfordville (not incorporated)
Wakulla County Courthouse
3056 Crawfordville Highway, Crawfordville, FL 32327
(850) 926-0919
www.mywakulla.com
Wakulla County Cooperative Extension Service
84 Cedar Avenue, Crawfordville, FL 32327
(850) 926-3931 // Fax (850) 926-8789
Emergency Services:
Wakulla County Emergency Management
15 Oak Street, Crawfordville FL 32327
(850) 926-0860 // Fax (850) 926-8027
www.tallytown.com/redcross/wakulla/
Wakulla County Sheriff's Office
15 Oak Street, Crawfordville, FL 32327
(850) 926-0800
www.wcso.org
Health Services:
Wakulla County Health Department
48 Oak Street, Crawfordville, FL 32327-2090
(850) 926-3591
Community Information
Apalachee Regional Planning Council
20776 Central Avenue East, Suite 1, Blountstown, FL 32424
Phone: (850) 674-4571 // Fax (850) 674-4574
www.thearpc.com
Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission--Northwest Region
Lt. Col. Louie Roberson, Regional Director
3911 Hwy. 2321, Panama City, FL 32409-1658
(850) 265-3676
24-hour Law Enforcement: (850) 233-5150
Municipalities
Sopchoppy (population in 2000: 426)
City Hall
100 Municipal Avenue, Sopchoppy, FL 32358
(850) 962-4611
E-mail: sop0166@aol.com
St. Marks (population in 2000: 272)
City Hall
788 Port Leon Drive, P.O. Box 296, St. Marks, FL 32355
(850) 925-6224
Public Schools
Wakulla County School District
126 High Drive, Crawfordville, FL 32326
(850) 926-7131 // Fax (850) 926-7994
School District Data: www.firn.edu/doe/eias/flmove/county.htm
School Grades: schoolgrades.fldoe.org/
Crawfordville Elementary (K-5)
379 Arran Road, Crawfordville, FL, 32327
(850) 926-3641 // Fax (850) 926-4303
Medart Elementary (K-5)
2558 Coastal Highway, Crawfordville, FL, 32327
(850) 962-4881 // Fax (850) 962-3953
Shadeville Elementary (K-5)
45 Warrior Way, Crawfordville, FL, 32327
(850) 926-7155 // Fax (850) 926-5044
Riversprings Middle School (6-8)
800 Spring Creek Highway, Crawfordville, FL, 32327
(850) 926-2300 // Fax (850) 926-2111
Wakulla Middle School (6-8)
22 Jean Drive, Crawfordville, FL, 32327
(850) 926-7143 // Fax (850) 926-3752
Wakulla High School (9-12)
3237 Coastal Highway, Crawfordville, FL, 32327
(850) 926-7125 // Fax (850) 926-8571
Wakulla's Charter School-Coast (K-8)
P.O. Box 338, St. Marks, FL 32355
(850) 925-6344 // Fax (850) 925-6396
Libraries
Wakulla County Public Library
4330 Crawfordville Highway, Crawfordville, FL 32326
(850) 926-7415
www.wakullalibrary.org
Chamber of Commerce: www.wakullacounty.org
Outdoor Recreation Facilities
To find a state park in northwest Florida, see the Florida State Park website at www.floridastateparks.org/northwest/default.asp. For a list of Wildlife Management Areas by area and activity, see the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission's recreation website myfwc.com/recreation/.
Boat ramps: A list of boat ramps can be found at www.floridaconservation.org/fishing/ramps/nw-ramps.html#calhoun
Fishing: The St. Marks, Wakulla, Sopchoppy, and the Ochlockonee rivers are favorites for fishing, as are Wakulla Beach and Spring Creek.
Canoe trails:
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission's “Big Bend Saltwater Paddling Trail” website contains information on canoe and kayak trips along the coast.
myfwc.com/recreation/big_bend/paddling_trail.asp
See the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission's “Florida Trails” website for information on canoe trails in the ARROW region (myfwc.com/fltrails/region1/reg1in.html).
Hunting areas: A list of public hunting areas in Northwest Florida can be found at wld.fwc.state.fl.us/hunting/wma/Northwest.htm. Florida hunting regulations can be found at wld.fwc.state.fl.us/hunting/default.html.
Bike routes: From the trailhead south of Tallahassee, the 16-mile-long, paved Tallahassee-St. Marks Historic Railroad State Trail follows the route of the former railroad, passing through part of the Apalachicola National Forest on its way to St. Marks on the coast. The trail also extends approximately 5 miles north into Tallahassee. Bicycling, skating, walking, jogging, and dog-walking are permitted on the paved trail. An adjacent trail is available for horseback riding. There is a paved parking lot at the entrance to the trail on State Road 363.
Hiking trails:
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Public lands
| Name | Telephone |
| Apalachicola National Forest | 850-523-8500 |
| Edward Ball Wakulla Springs State Park | 850-224-5950; FAX 850-561-7282 |
| Ochlockonee River State Park | 850-962-2771; FAX 850-962-2403 |
| San Marcos de Apalache Historic State Park | 850-925-6216 |
| St. Marks National Wildlife Refuge | 850-925-6121 |
| Tallahassee-St. Marks Historic Railroad State Trail | 850-245-2081 |
| Tate's Hell State Forest | 850-697-3734, 850-414-1137 |
| Wakulla State Forest | 850-414-1137 |
Note: The content of the website has not been updated since 2005. The site remains online for it's value as legacy content and is unlikely to be updated.
