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Coleman, Florida
City of Coleman
Coleman City Hall
Coleman City Hall
Location in Sumter County and the state of Florida
Location in Sumter County and the state of Florida
Country  United States
State  Florida
County  Sumter
Settled
(Fort McClure)
June 8, 1840
Settled
(Warm Springs)
1853
Incorporated
(Town of Coleman)
1882
Incorporated
(City of Coleman)
June 20, 1908
Government
 • Type Mayor-Council
Area
 • Total 2.24 sq mi (5.80 km2)
 • Land 2.24 sq mi (5.80 km2)
 • Water 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
66 ft (20 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total 642
 • Density 286.86/sq mi (110.74/km2)
Time zone UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
33521
Area code(s) 352
FIPS code 12-13400
GNIS feature ID 0280642

Coleman is a city in Sumter County, Florida, United States. The population was 642 at the 2020 census.

History

Second Seminole War

On June 8, 1840, Colonel W. J. Worth, Colonel Bennet Riley, and the Second and Eighth Infantry divisions transferred to Fort McClure to search the Lake Panasoffkee area for Seminole warriors. Three days later, the troops discovered an empty village.

Modern town

By 1853, the "Fort McClure" community was renamed "Warm Springs".

In 1882, it was officially incorporated as a municipality and renamed the "Town of Coleman" after Dr. B.F. Coleman.

The main industries were citrus, cotton, and cattle. According to Broward Mill, the past president of the Sumter County Historical Society, Coleman became known for its cabbage production in the early part of the 20th century.

On June 20, 1908, the "City of Coleman" was officially reincorporated as a municipality.

In 1926, the West Palm Beach branch of the Seaboard Air Line began operations in Coleman.

In 1992, Southwest Florida Water Management District (SWFWMD) officials approved the purchase of 8.762 acres (3.546 ha) on the northeastern shores of Lake Panasoffkee near Coleman for the purchase of environmental preservation. SWFWMD officials sought to preserve over 300 species and neighboring Lake Panasoffkee. Although some residents applauded the move, others, such as Sumter County Commissioner Jim Allen, felt that the agency would prevent public use of the land.

Geography

The approximate coordinates for the City of Coleman is located at 28°48′01″N 82°04′08″W / 28.800331°N 82.068766°W / 28.800331; -82.068766.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.5 square miles (3.9 km2), all land.

The city is in the South Central Florida Ridge section as defined by the United States Department of Agriculture.[1] Most of Coleman's soils are sandy and moderately well drained or somewhat poorly drained. Topsoils are acidic, but subsoils may be alkaline with frequent presence of limestone boulders. A somewhat poorly drained, mildly alkaline sandy clay loam lies southeast of the built-up area.[2]

Climate

The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild winters. According to the Köppen climate classification, the City of Coleman has a humid subtropical climate zone (Cfa).

Demographics

Historical population
Census Pop.
1910 387
1920 640 65.4%
1930 786 22.8%
1940 764 −2.8%
1950 849 11.1%
1960 921 8.5%
1970 614 −33.3%
1980 1,022 66.4%
1990 857 −16.1%
2000 647 −24.5%
2010 703 8.7%
2020 642 −8.7%
U.S. Decennial Census

2010 and 2020 census

Coleman racial composition
(Hispanics excluded from racial categories)
(NH = Non-Hispanic)
Race Pop 2010 Pop 2020 % 2010 % 2020
White (NH) 396 341 56.33% 53.12%
Black or African American (NH) 263 213 37.41% 33.18%
Native American or Alaska Native (NH) 6 3 0.85% 0.47%
Asian (NH) 4 10 0.57% 1.56%
Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian (NH) 0 0 0.00% 0.00%
Some other race (NH) 0 2 0.00% 0.31%
Two or more races/Multiracial (NH) 1 31 0.14% 4.83%
Hispanic or Latino (any race) 33 42 4.69% 6.54%
Total 703 642

As of the 2020 United States census, there were 642 people, 299 households, and 175 families residing in the city.

As of the 2010 United States census, there were 703 people, 261 households, and 144 families residing in the city.

See also

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