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Fort White, FL
Town in Columbia County, Florida.
Population
531
Land area
2.6sq mi
People per sq mi
208
ZIP codes
0
Fort White and its ZIP codes
Fort White at a glance
- Fort White is 50% less dense than Florida as a whole.
- The median household income is $53,750, 28% below the Florida median of $74,568.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $220,800 (38% below Florida) and median rent is $943 a month.
Local data for Fort White, FL
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Fort White, FL, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$53,750
Poverty rate
23.1%
Median home value
$220,800
Median rent
$943/mo
Homeownership
74.2%
Bachelor's or higher
17.0%
Median age
40.5
Average commute
24.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (52), Puerto Ricans (44), Italian Americans (38).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Columbia County. PPP loans are for Fort White.
Unemployment rate
5.1%
Sep 2026, +0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$53,224
24,847 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$48,052
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$544M
FY 2026, $7,810 per person
How people get to work
Fort White, FL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone59.1%
- Carpooled26.8%
- Public transit2.8%
- Walked3.9%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.4%
- Worked from home5.1%
Average one-way commute: 24.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Fort White, FL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: lightning
Storm events since 1996
387
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
654
2.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
92° / 40°F
51.7 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Fort White, FL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.7%
U.S. 33.3% +5.4 pts
Diabetes
14.7%
U.S. 12.1% +2.6 pts
Smoking
16.3%
U.S. 12.8% +3.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
13.5%
U.S. 11.1% +2.4 pts
Cities near Fort White
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Spring RidgeCensus-designated place | 7.4 mi | 3.2 |
| High SpringsCity | 11 mi | 23 |
| BranfordTown | 13 mi | 1.1 |
| BellTown | 15 mi | 1.6 |
| AlachuaCity | 18 mi | 36.2 |
| Worthington SpringsTown | 18 mi | 1 |
| WatertownCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 2.5 |
| Lake CityCity | 19 mi | 14.3 |
| La CrosseTown | 20 mi | 4.6 |
| NewberryCity | 20 mi | 60.6 |
| Five PointsCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 2.2 |
| TrentonCity | 23 mi | 3.4 |
| BrookerTown | 23 mi | 0.5 |
| Lake ButlerCity | 23 mi | 2.4 |
| Fanning SpringsCity | 27 mi | 4.9 |
| White SpringsTown | 28 mi | 1.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Fort White, FL in?
- Fort White is in Columbia County, Florida.
- What is the population of Fort White, FL?
- About 531 people live in Fort White, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Fort White?
- Nearby places include Spring Ridge (7.4 mi), High Springs (11 mi), Branford (13 mi), Bell (15 mi), Alachua (18 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023