Dixie County Map, Florida
Explore the definitive interactive map and reference guide to Dixie County, Florida. With a population of 16,826 living across 704 square miles of land, Dixie County is one of 14 counties in the North Central Florida region. The county seat is Cross City, and the county carries the FIPS identifier 12029 in U.S. Census and USGS datasets.
A remote Gulf-coast county at the mouth of the Suwannee River, Dixie is one of the least populated in Florida. Forestry and Gulf fishing communities dominate.
Dixie County at a glance
A concise reference summary of Dixie County's key statistics — useful for research, real estate, relocation, travel planning, GIS workflows, journalism, and civics education.
- Official name
- Dixie County
- County seat
- Cross City
- FIPS code
- 12029
- Region
- North Central Florida
- Established
- 1921
- Named for
- The Southern nickname 'Dixie.'
- Land area
- 704 sq mi
- Water area
- 158 sq mi
- Total area
- 862 sq mi
- Population (2020)
- 16,826
- Population density
- 24 / sq mi
- Time zone
- Eastern Time
Where is Dixie County, Florida?
Dixie County is located in the North Central Florida region of Florida, one of 67 counties that make up the state. Its county seat, Cross City, is the administrative hub — home to the courthouse, county commission chambers, tax collector, property appraiser, supervisor of elections, and clerk of the circuit court.
The county spans a total of 862 square miles — 704 of land and 158 of water — and operates on Eastern Time. Federal agencies including the U.S. Census Bureau, USGS, and FEMA reference the county by its FIPS code, 12029, in datasets, boundary files, and hazard mapping.
Dixie County shares borders with 4 neighboring counties: Taylor County, Lafayette County, Gilchrist County, Levy County. Use the interactive map above to explore where those boundaries meet or jump directly to any neighboring county page for a side-by-side comparison.
Dixie County geography & landscape
Flat pine flatwoods, tidal marsh, and the Suwannee River's mouth. Much of the coast is part of the Big Bend Seagrasses Aquatic Preserve.
The county's overall footprint — 704 square miles of land plus 158 square miles of water — places it in the mid-range of Florida's 67 counties by area. Elevation across most of Florida is modest, and land-use, drainage basins, and habitat corridors defined by state and federal agencies (Florida Department of Environmental Protection, U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service, and the Water Management Districts) shape how growth and conservation coexist here.
Economy & industry in Dixie County
Timber, commercial and sport fishing, and a small tourism sector centered on the Suwannee River and Horseshoe Beach.
Employment, tax base, and land use in Dixie County reflect its location in North Central Florida and its position as a smaller, more rural county. Economic development authorities, chambers of commerce, and the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity publish updated employer and workforce data for the county on their portals.
History of Dixie County
Split from Lafayette County in 1921. Longleaf pine turpentine and cypress logging were the original economic base.
Established in 1921, Dixie County is one of Florida's modern counties. Its boundaries, seat, and government have evolved through territorial, statehood, Reconstruction, and modern eras — a lineage documented by the Florida Historical Society, the State Archives of Florida, and the Dixie County Historical Commission or equivalent local body.
Tourism & things to do in Dixie County
Suwannee River, Horseshoe Beach, Shired Island, and scalloping season (July–September).
Whether you're planning a weekend trip, a longer stay, or a day drive from a neighboring county, Dixie County offers a mix of natural, cultural, and community attractions tied to its North Central Florida identity. For the latest hours, admission fees, and seasonal events, check the county's official tourism development council and the Florida State Parks portal (floridastateparks.org).
Cities, towns & communities in Dixie County
Dixie County contains the following incorporated cities, towns, and notable census-designated places. Each municipality provides local services, zoning, and police protection within the broader county jurisdiction. Use the ZIP code lookupto jump between Florida counties instantly.
Getting to Dixie County
Access routes and regional transportation infrastructure serving Dixie County.
- US-19
- US-98
- SR-51
- Cross City Airport
Dixie County GIS, parcel & boundary data
Dixie County's authoritative boundary lines, parcel data, zoning layers, flood zones, and land-use inventories are maintained by county government and state agencies. Use the official links in the sidebar for parcel lookups, appraiser searches, and record requests. For statewide GIS, the Florida Geographic Data Library (FGDL) and the Florida Department of Environmental Protection publish downloadable layers keyed to FIPS 12029.
You can download this county's outline as SVG, PNG, or a printable PDF factsheet using the export tools in the sidebar — perfect for reports, presentations, classroom handouts, or planning documents.
Frequently asked about Dixie County
Population figures reflect the U.S. Census Bureau 2020 decennial count with ACS 5-year updates where noted. Land and water areas come from the U.S. Census Bureau TIGER/Line boundary files. Highway designations use Florida Department of Transportation route inventories. County establishment dates and namesakes are drawn from the Florida Association of Counties and State Archives of Florida. See our methodology page.
Nearby Florida counties
Counties that share a border with Dixie County. Click any to view its map, seat, cities, and full guide.