Horseshoe Beach, Florida facts for kids
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Horseshoe Beach, Florida
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Aerial photo of Horseshoe Beach
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Location in Dixie County and the state of Florida
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Florida |
| County | Dixie |
| Settled (Butler Settlement) |
c. 1820s-1890s |
| Settled (Shelton) | 1910 |
| Settled (Horseshoe) | 1935-1948 |
| Incorporated (Town of Horseshoe Beach) | May 28, 1963 |
| Government | |
| • Type | Mayor-Council |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.52 sq mi (1.34 km2) |
| • Land | 0.47 sq mi (1.21 km2) |
| • Water | 0.05 sq mi (0.12 km2) |
| Elevation | 7 ft (2 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 165 |
| • Density | 351.81/sq mi (135.89/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
32648
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| Area code(s) | 352 |
| FIPS code | 12-32650 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0284297 |
Horseshoe Beach is a town in southern Dixie County, Florida, United States. The town is part of Big Bend and the Nature Coast in North Florida, along the Gulf of Mexico. The population was 165 at the 2020 census.
Geography
The approximate coordinates for the Town of Horseshoe Beach is located in southern Dixie County at 29°26′26″N 83°17′20″W / 29.44056°N 83.28889°W (29.440547, –83.288776), on the Gulf of Mexico. County Road 351 is the only highway into the town; it leads 19 miles (31 km) northeast to Cross City, the Dixie County seat.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town of Horseshoe Beach has a total area of 0.48 square miles (1.25 km2), of which 0.45 square miles (1.17 km2) is land and 0.03 square miles (0.08 km2), or 6.63%, is water.
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 Horseshoe Beach has a humid subtropical climate zone (Cfa).
Demographics
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1970 | 124 | — | |
| 1980 | 304 | 145.2% | |
| 1990 | 252 | −17.1% | |
| 2000 | 206 | −18.3% | |
| 2010 | 169 | −18.0% | |
| 2020 | 165 | −2.4% | |
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2010 and 2020 census
| Race | Pop 2010 | Pop 2020 | % 2010 | % 2020 |
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| White (NH) | 167 | 144 | 98.82% | 87.27% |
| Black or African American (NH) | 0 | 1 | 0.00% | 0.61% |
| Native American or Alaska Native (NH) | 0 | 1 | 0.00% | 0.61% |
| Asian (NH) | 0 | 2 | 0.00% | 1.21% |
| 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 | 6 | 0.00% | 3.64% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 2 | 11 | 1.18% | 6.67% |
| Total | 169 | 165 |
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 165 people, 49 households, and 30 families residing in the town.
As of the 2010 United States census, there were 169 people, 57 households, and 44 families residing in the town.
2010 Ancestry
As of 2010[update], the largest self-reported ancestry groups in Horseshoe Beach, Florida are:
| Largest ancestries (2010) | Percent |
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| English | 28.7% |
| Italian | 17.9% |
| Scots-Irish | 10.3% |
| Greek | 9.7% |
| Irish | 4.1% |
See also
In Spanish: Horseshoe Beach para niños
