Jennings, Florida | |
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| Town of Jennings | |
 Jennings United States Post Office | |
| Motto: "In God We Trust"[1] | |
 Location inHamilton County and the state ofFlorida | |
| Coordinates:30°36′15″N83°05′53″W / 30.60417°N 83.09806°W /30.60417; -83.09806 | |
| Country |  United States |
| State |  Florida |
| County | Hamilton |
| Settled (Jennnings Station) | c. 1825-1860[2][3][4] |
| Incorporated (Town of Jennings) | 1900[5][6] |
| Government | |
| • Type | Council-Manager |
| • Mayor[5] | Charles Barrett |
| • Vice Mayor | Antonette Crumedy |
| • Councilors | Philip Jackson, John Prine, and Cynthia Daniels |
| • Town Manager | Jennifer Hightower |
| • Town Clerk | Leslie Crews |
| Area | |
• Total | 2.91 sq mi (7.54 km2) |
| • Land | 2.91 sq mi (7.54 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 141 ft (43 m) |
| Population (2020) | |
• Total | 749 |
| • Density | 299.69/sq mi (115.73/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code | 32053 |
| Area code | 386 |
| FIPS code | 12-35525[8] |
| GNIS feature ID | 284753[9] |
Jennings is a town inHamilton County,Florida, United States. The population was 749 at the2020 census, down from 878 at the 2010 census.
The approximate coordinates for Town of Jennings is located in northwestern Hamilton County at30°36′15″N83°05′53″W / 30.60417°N 83.09806°W /30.60417; -83.09806 (30.6041015, -83.0979184).[9]
U.S. Route 41 passes through the town as Plum Street, leading southeast 12 miles (19 km) toJasper, thecounty seat, and northwest 8 miles (13 km) toLake Park, Georgia.Interstate 75 runs along the southwest border of the town, with access from Exit 467 (Hamilton Avenue). I-75 leads southeast 32 miles (51 km) toInterstate 10 nearLake City, Florida, and northwest 20 miles (32 km) toValdosta, Georgia.
According to theUnited States Census Bureau, the town of Jennings has a total area of 2.9 square miles (7.5 km2), all land.
The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild winters. According to theKöppen climate classification, the Town of Jennings has ahumid subtropical climate zone (Cfa).
| Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 480 | — | |
| 1920 | 628 | 30.8% | |
| 1930 | 561 | −10.7% | |
| 1940 | 499 | −11.1% | |
| 1950 | 549 | 10.0% | |
| 1960 | 516 | −6.0% | |
| 1970 | 582 | 12.8% | |
| 1980 | 749 | 28.7% | |
| 1990 | 712 | −4.9% | |
| 2000 | 833 | 17.0% | |
| 2010 | 878 | 5.4% | |
| 2020 | 749 | −14.7% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census[10] | |||
| Race | Pop 2010[11] | Pop 2020[12] | % 2010 | % 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White (NH) | 201 | 182 | 22.89% | 24.30% |
| Black or African American (NH) | 269 | 213 | 30.64% | 28.44% |
| Native American orAlaska Native (NH) | 8 | 2 | 0.91% | 0.27% |
| Asian (NH) | 2 | 2 | 0.23% | 0.27% |
| Pacific Islander orNative Hawaiian (NH) | 0 | 0 | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| Some other race (NH) | 0 | 1 | 0.00% | 0.13% |
| Two or more races/Multiracial (NH) | 5 | 23 | 0.57% | 3.07% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 393 | 326 | 44.76% | 43.52% |
| Total | 878 | 749 | 100.00% | 100.00% |
As of the2020 United States census, there were 749 people, 289 households, and 183 families residing in the town.[13]
As of the2010 United States census, there were 878 people, 275 households, and 213 families residing in the town.[14]
As of thecensus[8] of 2000, there were 833 people, 282 households, and 205 families residing in the town. The population density was 461.3 inhabitants per square mile (178.1/km2). There were 321 housing units at an average density of 177.8 per square mile (68.6/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 43.70%White, 43.10%African American, 0.60%Native American, 0.60%Asian, 10.08% fromother races, and 1.92% from two or more races.Hispanic orLatino of any race were 22.69% of the population.
In 2000, there were 282 households out of which 33.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 44.7% weremarried couples living together, 20.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 27.3% were non-families. 23.0% of all households were made up of individuals and 11.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.89 and the average family size was 3.34.
In 2000, in the town, the population was spread out with 30.6% under the age of 18, 9.0% from 18 to 24, 25.7% from 25 to 44, 22.4% from 45 to 64, and 12.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 32 years. For every 100 females, there were 98.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 99.3 males.
In 2000, the median income for a household in the town was $25,714, and the median income for a family was $25,938. Males had a median income of $25,577 versus $15,982 for females. Theper capita income for the town was $12,195. About 23.8% of families and 30.8% of the population were below thepoverty line, including 42.9% of those under age 18 and 20.0% of those age 65 or over.
TheHamilton County School District operates the public schools serving Jennings, Hamilton County Elementary School andHamilton County High School in anunincorporated area of the county. Until August 2017,North Hamilton Elementary School in Jennings served the community.[15]
North Hamilton Elementary was consolidated into a new elementary school, Hamilton County Elementary School,[16] located in an unincorporated area south ofJasper.[17] Its opening was scheduled for August 2017.[18]
The Suwannee River Regional Library System operates the Jennings Public Library.[19]
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