Cinco Bayou, Florida facts for kids
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Cinco Bayou, Florida
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| Town of Cinco Bayou | |
Cinco Bayou Town Hall, September 2014.
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| Motto(s):
"Town of Many Parks"
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Location in Okaloosa County and the state of Florida
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Florida |
| County | Okaloosa |
| Founded | 1940 |
| Incorporated | July 3, 1950 |
| Government | |
| • Type | Council-Manager |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.17 sq mi (0.45 km2) |
| • Land | 0.17 sq mi (0.45 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 13 ft (4 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 457 |
| • Density | 2,626.44/sq mi (1,013.10/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
32548
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| Area code(s) | 850 |
| FIPS code | 12-12325 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0283090 |
Cinco Bayou is a small town in Okaloosa County, Florida, in the United States. It is part of the larger area that includes Crestview, Fort Walton Beach, and Destin. In 2020, the town had a population of 457 people. This was an increase from 383 people in 2010.
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History of Cinco Bayou
Cinco Bayou officially became a town on July 3, 1950. About 60 people attended a meeting at the Cinco Bayou garage to make this happen. At that meeting, Gordon Gibson was chosen as the town's first mayor. Back then, about 250 people lived in the area. This area was located between the city limits of Fort Walton and a narrow body of water called Cinco Bayou. This water body is on the west side of Choctawhatchee Bay.
Where is Cinco Bayou?
The town of Cinco Bayou is located at coordinates 30°25′18″N 86°36′33″W.
According to official records, the town covers a total area of about 0.2 square miles (0.45 square kilometers). All of this area is land. The town is completely surrounded by the city of Fort Walton Beach.
What is the Climate Like?
The weather in Cinco Bayou has hot and humid summers. The winters are usually mild. This type of weather is known as a humid subtropical climate.
How Many People Live Here?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1960 | 643 | — | |
| 1970 | 362 | −43.7% | |
| 1980 | 202 | −44.2% | |
| 1990 | 322 | 59.4% | |
| 2000 | 377 | 17.1% | |
| 2010 | 383 | 1.6% | |
| 2020 | 457 | 19.3% | |
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In 2020, there were 457 people living in Cinco Bayou. There were 288 households and 171 families. In 2010, the town had 383 people and 194 households.
Images for kids
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Cinco Bayou Town Hall, September 2014.
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Map showing Cinco Bayou in Okaloosa County, Florida.
See also
In Spanish: Cinco Bayou (Florida) para niños
