Penney Farms, Florida facts for kids
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Penney Farms, Florida
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| Town of Penney Farms | |
Penney Farms Town Hall with a statue of James Cash Penney
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| Motto(s):
"Unity in Community"
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Location in Clay County and the state of Florida
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Florida |
| County | Clay |
| Settled | 1926 |
| Incorporated | 1927 |
| Government | |
| • Type | Council-Manager |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.46 sq mi (3.78 km2) |
| • Land | 1.46 sq mi (3.78 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 95 ft (29 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 821 |
| • Density | 562.71/sq mi (217.24/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
32079
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| Area code(s) | 904 |
| FIPS code | 12-55875 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0288692 |
Penney Farms is a small town located in central Clay County, Florida, in the United States. It is part of the larger Jacksonville metropolitan area. In 2020, about 821 people lived in Penney Farms. This was an increase from 749 people counted in 2010.
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History of Penney Farms
In 1926, a famous businessman named J. C. Penney founded the community of Penney Farms. He was the person who started the JCPenney department stores. His original idea was to create a special farming village where new farming methods could be tested.
The state of Florida officially recognized Penney Farms as a town in 1927. However, big economic problems like the real estate decline and the stock market crash changed his plans. Because of these challenges, J. C. Penney decided to make the community a home for retired ministers, honoring his father.
Today, this special place is known as the Penney Retirement Community. It covers about 192 acres (0.78 square kilometers). It is now a home for Christian laypeople, as well as clergy and missionaries.
Geography of Penney Farms
Penney Farms is located near the center of Clay County. You can find its exact spot using coordinates: 29.981070 degrees North and 81.809948 degrees West.
Florida State Road 16 is a main road that runs through the area. If you go east on this road for about 8 miles (13 km), you will reach Green Cove Springs. This is the county seat, which means it's where the county government is located. If you go west for about 20 miles (32 km), you will arrive in Starke.
The United States Census Bureau says that the town covers a total area of about 1.4 square miles (3.78 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no water.
Climate in Penney Farms
The weather in Penney Farms has hot and humid summers. The winters are generally mild, meaning they are not too cold. This type of weather is called a humid subtropical climate zone (Cfa) by climate experts.
Population and People
This section tells us about the number of people who live in Penney Farms over time.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1930 | 825 | — | |
| 1940 | 370 | −55.2% | |
| 1950 | 445 | 20.3% | |
| 1960 | 545 | 22.5% | |
| 1970 | 561 | 2.9% | |
| 1980 | 630 | 12.3% | |
| 1990 | 609 | −3.3% | |
| 2000 | 580 | −4.8% | |
| 2010 | 749 | 29.1% | |
| 2020 | 821 | 9.6% | |
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Recent Population Changes
According to the 2020 United States census, there were 821 people living in Penney Farms. These people lived in 286 households, and 163 of these were families.
Back in the 2010 United States census, there were 749 people. They lived in 232 households, and 148 of those were families. The population has grown a bit between 2010 and 2020.
Notable People from Penney Farms
- Meinhardt Raabe, an actor
- E. Urner Goodman, a leader in the Boy Scouts of America
See also
In Spanish: Penney Farms para niños
