Campbellton, Florida facts for kids
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Campbellton, Florida
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Location in Jackson County and the state of Florida
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Florida |
| County | Jackson |
| Settled | 1840 |
| Incorporated | 1925 |
| Government | |
| • Type | Mayor-Council |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.68 sq mi (6.93 km2) |
| • Land | 2.60 sq mi (6.72 km2) |
| • Water | 0.08 sq mi (0.21 km2) |
| Elevation | 184 ft (56 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 191 |
| • Density | 73.60/sq mi (28.42/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
32426
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| Area code(s) | 850 |
| FIPS code | 12-09900 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0279954 |
Campbellton is a small town in Jackson County, Florida, United States. It is located in the Florida Panhandle, which is the northwestern part of Florida. Most of the people living here are African American. In 2020, about 191 people lived in Campbellton.
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History of Campbellton
Campbellton started as a community around 1840 or even earlier. It might have been named after Judge R.L. Campbell, who lived in Jackson County. Another idea is that its name came from two families who "camped" in the area.
Campbellton During the Civil War
During the American Civil War (a war fought in the U.S. from 1861 to 1865), a small fight happened near Campbellton on September 26, 1864. Soldiers from the Confederate States Army tried to stop a group of Union Army soldiers. The Union soldiers were led by General Alexander Asboth. This event was part of the lead-up to a bigger battle called the Battle of Marianna.
A nearby swamp, called Forks of the Creek Swamp, was a hiding place during the war. Many people who supported the Union or soldiers who left the Confederate army hid there. Even though Southern forces tried many times, they could not get these people out of the swamp.
When Campbellton Became a Town
Even though people lived in Campbellton since at least 1840, it officially became a town in 1925. This meant it got its own local government.
Geography of Campbellton
Campbellton is in the northwestern part of Jackson County, Florida. It sits on a small hill where two main roads meet: U.S. Route 231 and Florida State Road 2.
How to Get Around Campbellton
- US-231 goes north about 19 miles to Dothan, Alabama.
- US-231 goes south about 63 miles to Panama City.
- Marianna, the main city of Jackson County, is about 17 miles southeast. You can get there using US-231 and Florida State Road 73.
- State Road 2 goes east about 15 miles to Malone.
- State Road 2 goes west about 6 miles to Graceville.
- State Road 273 goes southwest about 15 miles to Chipley.
Land and Water in Campbellton
The total area of Campbellton is about 2.6 square miles (6.7 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, about 2.5 square miles (6.5 square kilometers). A small part, about 0.08 square miles (0.2 square kilometers), is water.
Climate in Campbellton
Campbellton has a climate with hot and humid summers. The winters are usually mild, meaning they are not too cold. This type of weather is called a humid subtropical climate.
Population of Campbellton
The word "demographics" means information about the people who live in a place, like how many there are and what groups they belong to.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1920 | 277 | — | |
| 1930 | 314 | 13.4% | |
| 1940 | 311 | −1.0% | |
| 1950 | 307 | −1.3% | |
| 1960 | 309 | 0.7% | |
| 1970 | 304 | −1.6% | |
| 1980 | 336 | 10.5% | |
| 1990 | 202 | −39.9% | |
| 2000 | 212 | 5.0% | |
| 2010 | 230 | 8.5% | |
| 2020 | 191 | −17.0% | |
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Population Changes Over Time
The table above shows how the number of people living in Campbellton has changed over many years.
Campbellton's Population in 2010 and 2020
| Race | Pop 2010 | Pop 2020 | % 2010 | % 2020 |
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| White (NH) | 77 | 69 | 33.48% | 36.13% |
| Black or African American (NH) | 149 | 106 | 64.78% | 55.50% |
| Native American or Alaska Native (NH) | 0 | 0 | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| Asian (NH) | 1 | 0 | 0.43% | 0.00% |
| Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian (NH) | 0 | 0 | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| Some other race (NH) | 0 | 5 | 0.00% | 2.62% |
| Two or more races/Multiracial (NH) | 2 | 7 | 0.87% | 3.66% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1 | 4 | 0.43% | 2.09% |
| Total | 230 | 191 |
In 2020, the 2020 United States census counted 191 people living in Campbellton. There were 95 households and 61 families. In 2010, the 2010 United States census counted 230 people, 74 households, and 48 families.
See also
- In Spanish: Campbellton (Florida) para niños
