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Bascom, Florida
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Location of Bascom in Jackson County, Florida
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Florida |
| County | Jackson |
| Incorporated | 1961 |
| Government | |
| • Type | Mayor-Council |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.24 sq mi (0.62 km2) |
| • Land | 0.24 sq mi (0.62 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 141 ft (43 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 87 |
| • Density | 362.50/sq mi (139.83/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
32423
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| Area code(s) | 850 |
| FIPS code | 12-03725 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0278143 |
Bascom is a town in Jackson County, Florida, United States. The town is located on the Florida Panhandle in North Florida, and is 5 miles (8 km) south of the Alabama border. The population was 121 at the 2020 census.
Geography
The exact coordinates for the Town of Bascom is located in northeastern Jackson County at 30°55′44″N 85°7′1″W / 30.92889°N 85.11694°W (30.928769, –85.117067).
It is 4 miles (6 km) southeast of Malone, 5 miles (8 km) northeast of Greenwood, and 14 miles (23 km) northeast of Marianna, the Jackson County seat.
According to the United States Census Bureau, Bascom has a total area of 0.24 square miles (0.62 km2), all land.
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 Bascom has a humid subtropical climate zone (Cfa).
Demographics
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1970 | 87 | — | |
| 1980 | 134 | 54.0% | |
| 1990 | 90 | −32.8% | |
| 2000 | 106 | 17.8% | |
| 2010 | 121 | 14.2% | |
| 2020 | 87 | −28.1% | |
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2010 and 2020 census
| Race | Pop 2010 | Pop 2020 | % 2010 | % 2020 |
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| White (NH) | 105 | 74 | 86.78% | 85.06% |
| Black or African American (NH) | 12 | 9 | 9.92% | 10.34% |
| Native American or Alaska Native (NH) | 0 | 0 | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| Asian (NH) | 0 | 0 | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian (NH) | 0 | 0 | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| Some other race (NH) | 0 | 0 | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| Two or more races/Multiracial (NH) | 0 | 0 | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 4 | 4 | 3.31% | 4.60% |
| Total | 121 | 87 |
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 87 people, 47 households, and 36 families residing in the town.
As of the 2010 United States census, there were 121 people, 70 households, and 52 families residing in the town.
Notable people
- Henry Bidleman Bascom, famous circuit-riding preacher who became a Congressional chaplain and served as president of Madison College and of Transylvania University before being ordained a Methodist bishop
- Faye Dunaway (b. 1/14/1941), actress
See also
In Spanish: Bascom (Florida) para niños
