Grand Ridge, Florida facts for kids
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Town of Grand Ridge
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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 | 1882 |
| Incorporated | 1951 |
| Named for | Grand Ridge, Illinois |
| Government | |
| • Type | Council-Manager |
| Area | |
| • Total | 4.52 sq mi (11.71 km2) |
| • Land | 4.35 sq mi (11.26 km2) |
| • Water | 0.17 sq mi (0.44 km2) |
| Elevation | 128 ft (39 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 882 |
| • Density | 202.81/sq mi (78.30/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
32442
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| Area code(s) | 850 |
| FIPS code | 12-27175 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0283275 |
Grand Ridge is a small town located in Jackson County, Florida, in the southeastern United States. It is part of the area known as the Florida Panhandle and North Florida. In 2020, about 882 people lived there.
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History of Grand Ridge
Grand Ridge was founded in 1882 by a man named John Thomas Porter. He was a judge who moved to Florida from Illinois. He named the new town "Grand Ridge" to remember his old home in Grand Ridge, Illinois.
John T. Porter was involved in the lumber business in Florida. He also owned a newspaper called the West Florida Echo. This newspaper was known for supporting the Republican Party in the early 1900s. His son, Ebenezer F. Porter, later became a politician in Kansas.
Even though the town was started in 1882, it didn't become an official town (a "municipality") until 1951. This means it gained its own local government at that time.
Where is Grand Ridge?
Grand Ridge is in the southeastern part of Jackson County, Florida. You can find it at these coordinates: 30.711977 degrees North and -85.018091 degrees West.
A main road, U.S. Route 90, goes through the northern part of the town. This road can take you east to Chattahoochee (about 11 miles away) or northwest to Marianna (about 13 miles away). Marianna is the main city and government center for Jackson County.
Another important road, Florida State Road 69, runs right through the middle of Grand Ridge. It's also known as Porter Avenue. This road goes north to Two Egg (about 10 miles) and south to Interstate 10 (about 4 miles away).
The United States Census Bureau says that Grand Ridge covers a total area of about 4.42 square miles (11.45 square kilometers). Most of this area is land (about 4.25 square miles or 11.01 square kilometers), and a small part is water (about 0.17 square miles or 0.44 square kilometers).
Climate
The weather in Grand Ridge is usually warm and humid. Summers are hot and sticky, while winters are generally mild. This type of weather is called a humid subtropical climate.
Population Information
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1960 | 415 | — | |
| 1970 | 512 | 23.4% | |
| 1980 | 591 | 15.4% | |
| 1990 | 536 | −9.3% | |
| 2000 | 792 | 47.8% | |
| 2010 | 892 | 12.6% | |
| 2020 | 882 | −1.1% | |
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Population Changes Over Time
The population of Grand Ridge has changed over the years. In 1960, there were 415 people. The population grew to 892 people by 2010. However, by the 2020 United States census, the population had slightly decreased to 882 people.
Who Lives in Grand Ridge?
| Race | Pop 2010 | Pop 2020 | % 2010 | % 2020 |
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| White (NH) | 806 | 725 | 90.36% | 82.20% |
| Black or African American (NH) | 45 | 101 | 5.04% | 11.45% |
| Native American or Alaska Native (NH) | 12 | 3 | 1.35% | 0.34% |
| Asian (NH) | 0 | 3 | 0.34% | 0.34% |
| Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian (NH) | 0 | 0 | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| Some other race (NH) | 1 | 0 | 0.11% | 0.00% |
| Two or more races/Multiracial (NH) | 17 | 35 | 1.91% | 3.97% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 11 | 15 | 1.23% | 1.70% |
| Total | 892 | 882 | 100.00% | 100.00% |
In 2020, there were 882 people living in Grand Ridge. These people lived in 359 households, and 229 of those households were families.
Back in 2010, there were 892 people, living in 277 households, with 203 of those being families.
See also
In Spanish: Grand Ridge (Florida) para niños
