Jacob City, Florida facts for kids
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Jacob City, Florida
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| City of Jacob City | |
| Motto(s):
"Where Generations Take Pride in Calling this Home"
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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 (Spanish Florida) |
1780 |
| Unincorporated (Jacob) | 1869 |
| Incorporated (City of Jacob City) | 1983 |
| Government | |
| • Type | Council-Manager |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.22 sq mi (8.35 km2) |
| • Land | 3.05 sq mi (7.89 km2) |
| • Water | 0.18 sq mi (0.46 km2) |
| Elevation | 135 ft (41 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 217 |
| • Density | 67.39/sq mi (25.99/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 850 |
| FIPS code | 12-35200 |
Jacob City is a small town in Jackson County, Florida, United States. It's located in the Florida Panhandle, which is the northwestern part of Florida. Most of its residents are African American. In 2020, about 217 people lived there.
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A Look at Jacob City's Past
The story of Jacob City began in the early 1800s. Many people who had been enslaved moved from a place called Webbville. They wanted to live away from the unfair treatment they faced there. Most people from Webbville later moved to Marianna in 1882. Webbville no longer exists today.
The first known settlement in this area was by a white man named Jacob Jones. He welcomed Black people to live on his land. This is how Jacob City got its name. People would tell their friends, "Let's go to Jacob's!" As more Black people arrived to escape unfair treatment, they moved further into the area. They created horse wagon trails that became dirt roads, forming a small community.
Jacob: A Pioneer Black Community
By the mid-1800s, Jacob became the first Black community in Jackson County. Black residents even started their own store. Sadly, the owner was murdered, and the store never opened again.
Later, in the late 1800s, the St. Mary Missionary Baptist Church was built on what is now Main Street. This church is so important that it has a special historical marker in Jacob City.
Growing and Learning in Jacob City
In the early 1900s, Jacob's dirt roads got better, and more people moved there. However, many families faced poverty because there wasn't a school for Black children.
St. Mary's Church tried to help by providing a school. But many students couldn't finish their education past seventh grade. They had to leave school to help their parents with farm work at home.
In 1953, a new school called St. Paul's was built near Campbellton. This school served as both an elementary and high school. It gave children from Jacob a chance to get a better education. The Campbellton school stayed open until 1972.
By the late 1900s, Jacob became more modern. It joined the Florida League of Cities, which helps cities work together. In 1983, Jacob officially became the "City of Jacob City" and built its own city hall.
Where is Jacob City Located?
Jacob City is located at coordinates 30°53′40″N 85°24′35″W / 30.89444°N 85.40972°W.
The United States Census Bureau says the city covers a total area of about 3.2 square miles (8.3 km2). Most of this area, about 3.1 square miles (7.89 km2), is land. The rest, about 0.1 square miles (0.46 km2), is water.
Jacob City's Weather
The weather in Jacob City is usually hot and humid in the summer. Winters are generally mild. This type of weather is called a humid subtropical climate. It means the area gets plenty of rain throughout the year.
| Climate data for Jacob City, Florida (Marianna Municipal Airport), 1991–2020 normals | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Mean daily maximum °F (°C) | 62.9 (17.2) |
67.1 (19.5) |
73.7 (23.2) |
80.1 (26.7) |
87.5 (30.8) |
91.2 (32.9) |
92.4 (33.6) |
91.4 (33.0) |
88.7 (31.5) |
81.1 (27.3) |
71.7 (22.1) |
64.7 (18.2) |
79.4 (26.3) |
| Daily mean °F (°C) | 51.8 (11.0) |
55.4 (13.0) |
61.5 (16.4) |
67.6 (19.8) |
75.9 (24.4) |
81.1 (27.3) |
82.7 (28.2) |
82.1 (27.8) |
78.7 (25.9) |
69.5 (20.8) |
59.6 (15.3) |
53.9 (12.2) |
68.3 (20.2) |
| Mean daily minimum °F (°C) | 40.7 (4.8) |
43.8 (6.6) |
49.2 (9.6) |
55.1 (12.8) |
64.2 (17.9) |
71.1 (21.7) |
73.0 (22.8) |
72.8 (22.7) |
68.6 (20.3) |
58.0 (14.4) |
47.4 (8.6) |
43.0 (6.1) |
57.2 (14.0) |
| Average precipitation inches (mm) | 4.04 (103) |
4.49 (114) |
5.01 (127) |
3.72 (94) |
3.15 (80) |
5.07 (129) |
5.10 (130) |
4.93 (125) |
4.06 (103) |
3.06 (78) |
3.67 (93) |
4.81 (122) |
51.11 (1,298) |
| Average precipitation days (≥ 0.01 in) | 10.0 | 9.4 | 9.0 | 7.4 | 6.4 | 12.4 | 13.9 | 13.6 | 9.4 | 8.1 | 8.9 | 10.7 | 119.2 |
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Who Lives in Jacob City?
The population of Jacob City has changed over the years.
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1990 | 261 | — | |
| 2000 | 281 | 7.7% | |
| 2010 | 250 | −11.0% | |
| 2020 | 217 | −13.2% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
Population and Diversity
The United States Census helps us understand the people living in Jacob City.
| Race / Ethnicity (NH = Non-Hispanic) | Pop 2000 | Pop 2010 | Pop 2020 | % 2000 | % 2010 | 2020 |
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| White alone (NH) | 14 | 17 | 13 | 4.98% | 6.80% | 5.99% |
| Black or African American alone (NH) | 267 | 226 | 191 | 85.02% | 90.40% | 88.02% |
| Native American or Alaska Native alone (NH) | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.00% | 0.40% | 0.00% |
| Asian alone (NH) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian alone (NH) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| Other race alone (NH) | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.46% |
| Mixed race or Multiracial (NH) | 0 | 6 | 9 | 0.00% | 2.40% | 4.15% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0.00% | 0.00% | 1.38% |
| Total | 281 | 250 | 217 | 100.00% | 100.00% | 100.00% |
In 2020, the census counted 217 people living in Jacob City. There were 130 households, and 91 of those were families.
Getting Around Jacob City
Major Roads and Highways
Here are some of the main roads that go through or near Jacob City:
SR 273
CR 162 (also known as Jacob Road)
US 231
See also
In Spanish: Jacob City para niños
