Westville, Florida facts for kids
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Westville, Florida
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Location in Holmes County and the state of Florida
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 Westville, Florida
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Florida |
| County | Holmes |
| Incorporated | 1970 |
| Government | |
| • Type | Mayor-Council |
| Area | |
| • Total | 7.48 sq mi (19.37 km2) |
| • Land | 7.22 sq mi (18.69 km2) |
| • Water | 0.26 sq mi (0.68 km2) |
| Elevation | 69 ft (21 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 261 |
| • Density | 36.17/sq mi (13.96/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
32464
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| Area code(s) | 850 |
| FIPS code | 12-76975 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0293152 |
Westville is a town in Holmes County, Florida, United States. Westville is part of the Florida Panhandle in North Florida. As of the 2020 census, the town had a population of 261, down from 289 at the 2010 census. From 2010 to 2020, Westville's population growth percentage was -9.7%.
Geography
Westville is located in southern Holmes County at 30°46′4″N 85°51′8″W / 30.76778°N 85.85222°W (30.767681, –85.852302), on the west side of the Choctawhatchee River. To the east across the river is the town of Caryville in Washington County.
U.S. Route 90 passes through Westville, leading east through Caryville 11 miles (18 km) to Bonifay, the Holmes County seat, and west 18 miles (29 km) to DeFuniak Springs. Interstate 10 passes through the southern part of the town limits, but the closest access is from Exit 104 in Caryville.
According to the United States Census Bureau, Westville has a total area of 7.5 square miles (19.4 km2), of which 7.2 square miles (18.7 km2) are land and 0.3 square miles (0.7 km2), or 3.53%, are water.
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 Westville has a humid subtropical climate zone (Cfa).
Demographics
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1980 | 343 | — | |
| 1990 | 257 | −25.1% | |
| 2000 | 221 | −14.0% | |
| 2010 | 289 | 30.8% | |
| 2020 | 261 | −9.7% | |
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2010 and 2020 census
| Race | Pop 2010 | Pop 2020 | % 2010 | % 2020 |
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| White (NH) | 274 | 247 | 94.81% | 94.64% |
| Black or African American (NH) | 1 | 0 | 0.35% | 0.00% |
| Native American or Alaska Native (NH) | 0 | 0 | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| Asian (NH) | 0 | 1 | 0.00% | 0.38% |
| Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian (NH) | 0 | 0 | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| Some other race (NH) | 0 | 0 | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| Two or more races/Multiracial (NH) | 9 | 9 | 3.11% | 3.45% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 5 | 4 | 1.73% | 1.53% |
| Total | 289 | 261 | 100.00% | 100.00% |
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 261 people, 137 households, and 97 families residing in the town.
For the period 2011-2015, the estimated median annual income for a household in the town was $34,375, and the median income for a family was $38,750.
As of the 2010 United States census, there were 289 people, 103 households, and 91 families residing in the town.
Of the 110 households in 2010, 37.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.5% were headed by married couples living together, 11.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 26.4% were non-families. 20.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.8% were someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.63, and the average family size was 3.04. There were 137 housing units, of which 80.3% were occupied.
In 2010, 26.0% of the town's population were under the age of 18, 8.6% were from age 18 to 24, 25.9% were from 25 to 44, 23.5% were from 45 to 64, and 15.9% were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38.1 years. For every 100 females, there were 92.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 103.8 males.
Notable people
- Laura Ingalls Wilder, American author
- Peter Ingalls, Laura's cousin; Peter married and stayed in the region
- Almanzo Wilder, husband of Laura Ingalls Wilder
- Rose Wilder Lane, daughter of Laura
See also
In Spanish: Westville (Florida) para niños
