Caryville, Florida


Caryville is a town in Washington County, Florida, United States located along the Choctawhatchee River. The Caryville is part of the Florida Panhandle in North Florida. The population was 301 at the 2020 census, down from 411 at the 2010 census. It is part of the Panama CityPanama City Beach, Florida Metropolitan Statistical Area.

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of, of which is land and is water.

Climate

The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild winters. According to the Köppen climate classification, the Town of Caryville has a humid subtropical climate zone.

History

During July 1994, the Choctawhatchee River flooded and rose to a record level of 29 feet. The flooding submerged most of Caryville under water. Due to the 'buyout' of the Federal Emergency Management Agency, many residents left. This departure left only about 200 residents in the town.

Demographics

2010 and 2020 census

As of the 2020 United States census, there were 301 people, 93 households, and 66 families residing in the town.
As of the 2010 United States census, there were 411 people, 102 households, and 81 families residing in the town.

2000 census

As of the census of 2000, there were 218 people, 86 households, and 57 families residing in the town. The population density was. There were 110 housing units at an average density of. The racial makeup of the town was 73.39% White, 20.64% African American, 1.38% Native American, 2.75% from other races, and 1.83% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 5.96% of the population.
In 2000, there were 86 households, out of which 36.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.8% were married couples living together, 15.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 32.6% were non-families. 26.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.53 and the average family size was 3.16.
In 2000, in the town, the population was spread out, with 32.1% under the age of 18, 6.4% from 18 to 24, 28.9% from 25 to 44, 19.3% from 45 to 64, and 13.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 32 years. For every 100 females, there were 115.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 97.3 males.
In 2000, the median income for a household in the town was $22,500, and the median income for a family was $28,750. Males had a median income of $25,000 versus $15,625 for females. The per capita income for the town was $11,385. About 16.7% of families and 37.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 66.7% of those under the age of eighteen and 35.1% of those 65 or over.

Notable people