Fort White
Town in Columbia County, Florida

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.
- 618residents (2020 Census)
- 69 ftelevation · 21 m
- 2.6 sq miland area · 6.6 km²
- 242 / sq mipopulation density
- 32038ZIP code
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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Living in Fort White
- Median household income
- $53,750
- Median home value
- $220,800
- Median rent
- $943/mo
- Median age
- 40.5
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Fort White had 618 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 618 |
|---|---|
| Density | 242 per sq mi (93 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Fort White at a glance
| State | Florida (FL) |
|---|---|
| County | Columbia County |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 618 (2020) |
| Land area | 2.56 sq mi (6.6 km²) |
| Elevation | 69 ft (21 m) |
| Coordinates | 29.9222° N, 82.7126° W |
| ZIP code | 32038 |
| Official website | townoffortwhitefl.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1224500 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Fort White
- Spring Ridge7.0 mi S
- High Springs11.2 mi SE
- Branford13.0 mi W
- Bell14.5 mi SW
- Alachua16.9 mi SE
- Worthington Springs18.2 mi E
- Lake City18.9 mi N
- La Crosse19.2 mi E
- Watertown19.4 mi N
- Newberry20.4 mi S
- Five Points21.0 mi N
- Trenton22.5 mi S
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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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