Woodville, Florida facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Woodville, Florida
|
|
|---|---|
Location in Leon County and the state of Florida
|
|
| Country |  United States |
| State |  Florida |
| County | Leon |
| Area | |
| • Total | 8.46 sq mi (21.91 km2) |
| • Land | 8.45 sq mi (21.87 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.03 km2) |
| Elevation | 36 ft (11 m) |
| Population
(2020)
|
|
| • Total | 4,097 |
| • Density | 485.08/sq mi (187.30/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
32305
|
| Area code(s) | 850 |
| FIPS code | 12-78700 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0306616 |
Woodville is a small community in Leon County, Florida, United States. It's located just south of Tallahassee, Florida, which is the state capital. Woodville is known as a census-designated place, meaning it's an area identified by the U.S. Census Bureau for statistical purposes, but it's not an officially incorporated city or town.
In 2020, about 4,097 people lived in Woodville. This was a jump from 2,978 people in 2010, showing the area is growing! Woodville is also part of the larger Tallahassee, Florida Metropolitan Statistical Area.
A very important historical event, the American Civil War Battle of Natural Bridge, happened near Woodville in March 1865. This battle took place at a special spot called the Natural Bridge. Here, the St. Marks River actually disappears into a large hole in the ground, called a sinkhole. The river then flows underground for about 0.25 miles (0.4 km) before coming back to the surface.
Where is Woodville?
Woodville is located in northern Florida at coordinates 30°18′27″N 84°15′8″W. It covers a total area of about 6.4 square miles (16.6 square kilometers), and almost all of this area is land.
How Many People Live Here?
Woodville has seen its population grow over the years.
| Historical population | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1990 | 2,760 | — | |
| 2000 | 3,006 | 8.9% | |
| 2010 | 2,978 | −0.9% | |
| 2020 | 4,097 | 37.6% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
In 2020, the U.S. census counted 4,097 people living in Woodville. There were 1,475 households and 1,106 families in the community.
What is the Climate Like?
Woodville has a humid subtropical climate. This means the area experiences hot and humid summers. Winters are generally mild, meaning they are not too cold, but can sometimes be cool. This type of climate is often called "Cfa" on climate maps.
See also
In Spanish: Woodville (Florida) para niños
