Steinhatchee, Florida facts for kids
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Steinhatchee, Florida
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Aerial photo of Steinhatchee
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 Steinhatchee, Florida
Location in Florida
Steinhatchee, Florida
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Florida |
| County | Taylor |
| Area | |
| • Total | 8.56 km2 (3.306 sq mi) |
| • Land | 8.28 km2 (3.198 sq mi) |
| • Water | 0.28 km2 (0.108 sq mi) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,049 |
| ZIP code |
32359
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| Area code(s) | 352 |
Steinhatchee (pronounced STEEN-hatch-ee) is a small town on the coast of the Gulf of Mexico in Florida, United States. It is located in the southern part of Taylor County, Florida. The town is about 38 miles south of Perry, which is the county seat.
The Steinhatchee River flows right through the community and into the Gulf of Mexico. Just across the river is the town of Jena, which is in a different county called Dixie County. Steinhatchee is about 19 miles north of Cross City. The town is only about 7 feet above sea level.
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History of Steinhatchee
Since the early 1800s, Steinhatchee has been an important place for a few key industries. One main industry was forestry, especially cutting down cedar trees. This cedar wood was used to make pencils.
Fishing has also been a big part of life here. People in Steinhatchee have long been involved in fishing, crabbing, and collecting scallops. The nearby river and Gulf of Mexico make these activities possible.
Recent Storms
Steinhatchee has faced some strong storms recently. On August 30, 2023, Hurricane Idalia hit the village. It brought a storm surge of 6 feet and winds of 80 miles per hour.
Less than a year later, on August 5, 2024, Hurricane Debby also made landfall near Steinhatchee. Its winds were estimated at 80 miles per hour.
Then, on September 27, 2024, the town was hit hard again by Hurricane Helene. This was a very powerful Category-4 hurricane.
People of Steinhatchee
The United States Census helps us learn about the people living in Steinhatchee.
Population in 2020
According to the 2020 United States census, there were 1,049 people living in Steinhatchee. These people lived in 327 households, and 214 of these were families.
Most of the people in Steinhatchee are White. About 91.8% of the population is White (not including Hispanic or Latino people). A smaller number of people are from other racial backgrounds. About 2.48% of the people are of Hispanic or Latino origin.
Population in 2010
In the 2010 United States census, there were 1,047 people in Steinhatchee. This means the population stayed very similar between 2010 and 2020.
Most of the people in 2010 were also White, making up 98.7% of the population. About 1.9% of the people were Hispanic or Latino.
See also
In Spanish: Steinhatchee para niños
