Reddick, Florida facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Reddick, Florida
|
|
|---|---|
| Town of Reddick | |
Reddick auditorium on the grounds of the old Reddick High School
|
|
| Motto(s):
"God Be With Us"
|
|
Location in Marion County and the state of Florida
|
|
| Country |  United States |
| State |  Florida |
| County | Marion |
| Settled | June 8, 1882 |
| Incorporated | 1925 |
| Government | |
| • Type | Mayor-Council |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.26 sq mi (3.26 km2) |
| • Land | 1.26 sq mi (3.26 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 72 ft (22 m) |
| Population
(2020)
|
|
| • Total | 449 |
| • Density | 356.35/sq mi (137.60/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
32686
|
| Area code(s) | 352 |
| FIPS code | 12-59675 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0289560 |
Reddick is a town in Marion County, Florida, United States. It is part of the Ocala Metropolitan Statistical Area. As of the 2020 US census, the town population was 449, down from 506 in 2010 US census.
History
The town was platted and founded on June 8, 1882, and the local post office has also been in operation at Reddick since 1882. John Reddick, the first postmaster, gave the community his last name. The Town of Reddick was officially incorporated as a municipality in 1925.
In 1998, a group of nuns formed the Annunciation of the Theotokos Monastery with the approval of Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America.
The film Jeepers Creepers was shot in Reddick during the summer of 2000. The old Reddick High School was used as the police station in the film.
Geography
The exact coordinates for the Town of Reddick is located in northern Marion County at 29°22′15″N 82°11′54″W / 29.37083°N 82.19833°W (29.370828, –82.198368).
It is 15 miles (24 km) north of Ocala, the county seat.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 1.3 square miles (3.4 km2), all land.
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 Reddick has a humid subtropical climate zone (Cfa).
Demographics
| Historical population | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 498 | — | |
| 1920 | 312 | −37.3% | |
| 1930 | 363 | 16.3% | |
| 1940 | 392 | 8.0% | |
| 1950 | 433 | 10.5% | |
| 1960 | 594 | 37.2% | |
| 1970 | 305 | −48.7% | |
| 1980 | 657 | 115.4% | |
| 1990 | 554 | −15.7% | |
| 2000 | 571 | 3.1% | |
| 2010 | 506 | −11.4% | |
| 2020 | 449 | −11.3% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
2010 and 2020 census
| Race | Pop 2010 | Pop 2020 | % 2010 | % 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White (NH) | 209 | 191 | 41.30% | 42.54% |
| Black or African American (NH) | 246 | 194 | 48.62% | 43.21% |
| Native American or Alaska Native (NH) | 1 | 1 | 0.20% | 0.22% |
| Asian (NH) | 1 | 5 | 0.20% | 1.11% |
| Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian (NH) | 0 | 1 | 0.00% | 0.22% |
| Some other race (NH) | 0 | 0 | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| Two or more races/Multiracial (NH) | 4 | 14 | 0.79% | 3.12% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 45 | 43 | 8.89% | 9.58% |
| Total | 506 | 449 | 100.00% | 100.00% |
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 449 people, 215 households, and 121 families residing in the town.
As of the 2010 United States census, there were 506 people, 174 households, and 92 families residing in the town.
See also
In Spanish: Reddick (Florida) para niños
