Callahan, Florida
Callahan, Florida | ||
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FIPS code 12-09700[3] | | |
GNIS feature ID | 0279841[4] | |
Website | www |
Callahan is a town in Nassau County, Florida, United States, adjacent to Duval County. The population was 1,526 at the 2020 census. It is one location of the Northeast Florida Fair.
History
The
Geography
The exact coordinates for the Town of Callahan is located at 30°33′39″N 81°49′51″W / 30.56083°N 81.83083°W.
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 Callahan has a humid subtropical climate zone (Cfa).
Demographics
Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
---|---|---|---|
1920 | 511 | — | |
1930 | 637 | 24.7% | |
1940 | 685 | 7.5% | |
1950 | 722 | 5.4% | |
1960 | 782 | 8.3% | |
1970 | 772 | −1.3% | |
1980 | 869 | 12.6% | |
1990 | 946 | 8.9% | |
2000 | 962 | 1.7% | |
2010 | 1,123 | 16.7% | |
2020 | 1,526 | 35.9% | |
U.S. Decennial Census[5] |
2010 and 2020 census
Race | Pop 2010[6] | Pop 2020[7] | % 2010 | % 2020 |
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White (NH)
|
994 | 1,262 | 88.51% | 82.70% |
Black or African American (NH)
|
79 | 110 | 7.03% | 7.21% |
Alaska Native (NH)
|
1 | 2 | 0.09% | 0.13% |
Asian (NH) | 10 | 14 | 0.89% | 0.92% |
Native Hawaiian (NH)
|
0 | 1 | 0.00% | 0.07% |
Some other race (NH)
|
2 | 2 | 0.18% | 0.13% |
Two or more races/Multiracial (NH) | 10 | 74 | 0.89% | 4.85% |
Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 27 | 61 | 2.40% | 4.00% |
Total | 1,123 | 1,526 |
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 1,526 people, 565 households, and 396 families residing in the town.[8]
As of the 2010 United States census, there were 1,123 people, 382 households, and 223 families residing in the town.[9]
2000 census
At the
Of the 411 households in 2000, 33.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 37.0% were married couples living together, 20.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 37.5% were non-families. 32.6% of households were one person and 16.3% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.34 and the average family size was 2.95.
In 2000, the age distribution was 28.4% under the age of 18, 12.4% from 18 to 24, 25.5% from 25 to 44, 20.9% from 45 to 64, and 12.9% 65 or older. The median age was 33 years. For every 100 females there were 78.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 74.9 males.
In 2000, the median household income was $25,234 and the median family income was $32,167. Males had a median income of $27,422 versus $23,036 for females. The per capita income for the town was $14,710. About 14.8% of families and 21.9% of the population were below the
Arts and culture
Nassau County Public Library operates the Callahan Branch Library.[10]
Education
The Nassau County School District serves the public schools within the Town of Callahan.
Public Schools:
- Callahan Elementary Schooland Callahan Intermediate School serve grades K–5
- Callahan Middle Schoolserves 6–8
- West Nassau High School serves grades 9–12
Private School:
- SonShine Christian Academy, a co-ed Pre-Kindergartenthrough 12th grade
Infrastructure
Transportation
Roads
Callahan lies at the intersection of
- US 1 / US 23 (New Kings Road)
- US 301 (First Avenue)
- SR A1A (First Avenue)
- SR 115 (Lem Turner Road)
- SR 200 (First Avenue)
- CR 108(Saint George Road /North Brandies Avenue)
- CR 115(Kings Road)
Railroads
Two railroad lines exist within Callahan; The
Air transport
The Hilliard Airpark is a small, unpaved airstrip available for personal aircraft. This is a municipal facility, and has hangars available for those who want them. The Airpark can also be used as a landing site for helicopters to transport patients in urgent situations. The complex is located on Eastwood Road, across the street from Eastwood Oaks Apartments.
Fire department
Nassau County Fire Rescue operates Station 50 in Callahan.[11]
Notable people
- Anaheim Angels, Los Angeles Dodgers and Washington Nationals
- Frank Murphy, former NFL American football player for the Chicago Bears, Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Houston Texans
References
- ^ "FLORIDA CITIES BY INCORPORATION YEAR" (PDF). Florida League of Cities.
- ^ "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved October 31, 2021.
- ^ a b "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
- ^ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
- ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
- ^ "P2 HISPANIC OR LATINO, AND NOT HISPANIC OR LATINO BY RACE - 2010: DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171) - Callahan town, Florida". United States Census Bureau.
- ^ "P2 HISPANIC OR LATINO, AND NOT HISPANIC OR LATINO BY RACE - 2020: DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171) - Callahan town, Florida". United States Census Bureau.
- ^ "S1101 HOUSEHOLDS AND FAMILIES - 2020: Callahan town, Florida". United States Census Bureau.
- ^ "S1101 HOUSEHOLDS AND FAMILIES - 2010: Callahan town, Florida". United States Census Bureau.
- ^ "Callahan Branch Library." Nassau County Public Library. Retrieved on February 10, 2017. "Callahan Library Branch 450077 State Rd. 200 Suite 15 Callahan, FL 32011"
- ^ "Station 50." Nassau County. Retrieved on February 14, 2017. "Station 50 Callahan 542310 US Hwy 1 Callahan, Florida 32011"