Fort White

Town in Columbia County, Florida

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Fort White is a town in Columbia County, Florida, with 618 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 69 ft (21 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Spring Ridge, 7.0 miles S.

About Fort White

Fort White is a town in Columbia County, Florida, United States, named after a military fort built in the 1830s. It is the closest town to Ichetucknee Springs State Park. Fort White High School and the Fort White Public School Historic District are located within the town's borders. The original school building was constructed in 1915. As of the 2020 census, the population of Fort White was 618, up from 567 at the 2010 census. It is part of the Lake City, Florida Micropolitan Statistical Area.

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Median household income
$53,750
Median home value
$220,800
Median rent
$943/mo
Median age
40.5
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Fort White, FL population

Fort White had 618 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census618
Density242 per sq mi (93 per km²)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

Fort White at a glance

StateFlorida (FL)
CountyColumbia County
TypeTown
Population618 (2020)
Land area2.56 sq mi (6.6 km²)
Elevation69 ft (21 m)
Coordinates29.9222° N, 82.7126° W
ZIP code32038
Official websitetownoffortwhitefl.com
Census code (GEOID)1224500

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Frequently asked questions about Fort White

What county is Fort White in?

Fort White is in Columbia County, Florida.

What is the population of Fort White, FL?

618 people lived in Fort White at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of Fort White, FL?

The ZIP code of Fort White is 32038.

What is the elevation of Fort White?

69 feet (21 m) above sea level.

What towns are near Fort White?

Spring Ridge (7.0 mi), High Springs (11.2 mi), Branford (13.0 mi), Bell (14.5 mi), Alachua (16.9 mi).

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