Spring Ridge, Florida facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Spring Ridge, Florida
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 Spring Ridge, Florida
Location in Florida
Spring Ridge, Florida
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Florida |
| County | Gilchrist |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.21 sq mi (8.32 km2) |
| • Land | 3.21 sq mi (8.32 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 50 ft (20 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 442 |
| • Density | 137.61/sq mi (53.13/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
32643
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| Area code(s) | 352 |
| FIPS code | 12-68435 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2628533 |
Spring Ridge is a small community in Gilchrist County, Florida, United States. It is called a census-designated place (CDP). This means it is an area that the U.S. Census Bureau uses for counting people, but it does not have its own local government like a city or town.
In 2020, the population of Spring Ridge was 442 people. This was a small increase from 398 people in 2010. Spring Ridge is also part of the larger Gainesville Metropolitan Statistical Area.
Where is Spring Ridge?
Spring Ridge is located in the northeastern part of Gilchrist County, Florida. You can find it to the east of Florida State Road 47 and south of the Santa Fe River.
It is about 8 miles (13 km) west of a town called High Springs. Spring Ridge is also about 16 miles (26 km) northeast of Trenton, which is the main town and county seat for Gilchrist County. The entire area of Spring Ridge is land, covering about 8.3 square kilometers (3.2 square miles).
How Many People Live Here?
The number of people living in Spring Ridge has changed over time. Here's a quick look at the population counts from the U.S. Census:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2010 | 398 | — | |
| 2020 | 442 | 11.1% | |
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