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DEMOGRAPHICS
| County Seat: | Chipley |
| Nearest Metro Area: | Panama City |
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POPULATION |
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County Population: |
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| 1980: | 14,509 |
| 1981: | 16,919 |
| 1982: | 20,043 |
| 1999: | 22,155 |
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Population Projections: |
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| 2005: | 26,500 |
| 2010: | 30,100 |
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Components of Population Change: |
(1990-1997) |
| Natural Change: | 183 |
| Net Migration: | 3,014 |
| Total: | 3,197 |
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Population Age Breakdown: |
(1997) |
| 0-14 | 3,978 |
| 5-44 | 8,195 |
| 45-64 | 4,464 |
| 65+ | 3,479 |
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County Land Area (sq.mi) |
580 |
| Population Density: | 38 per sq. mi. |
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Population of immediate surrounding counties: |
247,674 |
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Largest Municipalities |
(1998) |
| Caryville | 333 |
| Chipley | 4,111 |
| Ebro | 269 |
| Vernon | 909 |
| Wausau | 343 |
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EMPLOYMENT |
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| Labor Force | (1997) |
| Co. Civilian Labor Force: | 9,274 |
| Unemployment Rate: | 4.8% |
| Labor Force of Surrounding Counties | 105,121 |
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County Non-Farm Employment by Industry |
(1997) |
| Agricultural Services | 253 |
| Mining | 21 |
| Trade | 1,169 |
| Transportation, Public Utilities | 374 |
| Manufacturing | 955 |
| Construction | 387 |
| Finance, Insurance, Real Estate | 182 |
| Services | 1,368 |
| Government | 1,720 |
| Total | 6,429 |
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SELECTED ECONOMIC INDICATORS |
1998 |
| Per Capita Personal Income | $15,009 |
| Taxable Sales: | $85,000,000 |
| Building Permits (total values) | $10,932,000 |
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GOVERNMENT |
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| County Commission | Yes |
| County Administrator | Yes |
| Zoning Regulations | Yes |
| Planning Commission | Yes |
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STATE TAXES |
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| Corporate Income Tax | 5.5% |
| Personal Income Tax | None |
| Retail Sales Tax | 6.0% |
| Gas Tax: | $0.123/gallon |
| Intangible Tax: | 2.0 mils per $ of value |
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COUNTY TAXES |
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| Ad Valorem Millage Rate | (1998) |
| Government | 10.0000 |
| Special Districts | 0.0500 |
| Schools | 7.6210 |
| Total | 17.6710 |
| Are local option ad valorem tax exemptions available: | Yes |
| Utility Service Tax/Rate: | Yes/10.00% |
| Local Option Sales Tax: | 1.00% |
| Local Option Gas Tax: | $0.0600/gallon |
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Television: |
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| Cable Available: | Yes |
| #Non-Cable Stations Received: | 7 |
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Telephone: |
BellSouth |
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Mail/Parcel: |
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| Nearest Parcel Handling Facility: | Chipley |
| Parcel Service: | Yes |
| Air/Overnight Service: | Yes |
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EDUCATION |
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| K-12 Education | Public |
| Schools | 10 |
| Teachers | 290 |
| Enrollment | 3,175 |
| State High School Competency Test - Percent Passing: | (1995-1996) |
| Math | 83% |
| Communications | 91% |
| 1995/96 Graduation Rate | 89.5% |
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POST SECONDARY EDUCATION |
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Colleges/Universities Serving the County: |
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| Florida State University at Panama City | |
| Troy State University, AL | |
| University of West Florida | |
| Wallace College, AL | |
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Jr./Community College within 50 mile radius: |
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| Chipola Junior College | |
| Gulf Coast Community College | |
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Technical Schools within 50 mile radius |
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| Washington-Holmes Tech Center | |
| Chipola Junior College | |
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Curriculum Offer at Tech School |
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| Data Processing | Yes |
| Welding & Cutting | Yes |
| Electrical Wiring | Yes |
| Aviation/Avionics | No |
| Drafting | Yes |
| Sheet Metal | Yes |
| Machine Shop | No |
| Electronic Technology | Yes |
| Laser Electro Optics | No |
| Biomedical Technology | Yes |
| Robotics/Computer-aided Mfg. | No |
| Truck Driving | Yes |
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FACILITIES |
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| Motels | 6 |
| Total Rooms Available | 191 |
| Civic Auditoriums | 1 |
| Total Seating Capacity | 525 |
| Regional Malls | 2 (Panama City, FL/Dothan, AL) |
| Shopping Centers | 2 |
| Libraries | 4 |
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CHURCHES |
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| Catholic | 2 |
| Jewish | 0 |
| Protestant | 70 |
| Other | 0 |
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RECREATION |
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| Tennis Courts | Yes |
| Gulf Beaches | No |
| Lake Beaches | Yes |
| Golf Courses | Yes |
| City/State Parks | Yes |
| Boating | Yes |
| Lake Fishing | Yes |
| Public Swimming Pools | No |
| Movie Theaters | Yes |
| Country Clubs | Yes |
| Symphony | No |
| Museums | Yes |
| Zoo | No |
| Pari-mutual Wagering | Yes |