Bascom, Florida

Geography

The Town of Bascom is located in northeastern Jackson County. It is 4 mi southeast of Malone, 5 mi northeast of Greenwood, and 14 mi northeast of Marianna, the Jackson County seat.

According to the United States Census Bureau, Bascom has a total area of 0.62 km2, all land.

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 Bascom has a humid subtropical climate zone (Cfa).

Demographics

2010 and 2020 census

As of the 2020 United States census, there were 87 people, 47 households, and 36 families residing in the town.

As of the 2010 United States census, there were 121 people, 70 households, and 52 families residing in the town.

2000 census

As of the census of 2000, there were 106 people, 41 households, and 33 families residing in the town. The population density was 448.3 PD/sqmi. There were 49 housing units at an average density of 207.2 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the town was 100.00% White.

In 2000, there were 41 households, out of which 26.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 65.9% were married couples living together, 12.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 19.5% were non-families. 19.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.59 and the average family size was 2.97.

In 2000, in the town, the population was spread out, with 26.4% under the age of 18, 4.7% from 18 to 24, 25.5% from 25 to 44, 28.3% from 45 to 64, and 15.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females, there were 112.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 95.0 males.

In 2000, the median income for a household in the town was $27,000, and the median income for a family was $30,208. Males had a median income of $26,250 versus $15,000 for females. The per capita income for the town was $11,305. There were 6.5% of families and 6.3% of the population living below the poverty line, including 8.1% of under eighteens and 11.8% of those over 64.

Notable people

• Henry Bidleman Bascom, Congressional chaplain and a Methodist bishop
• Faye Dunaway (born 1941), actress

References

References

1. "BASCOM: HISTORY".
2. "History: Jackson County".
3. "FLORIDA CITIES BY INCORPORATION YEAR WITH INCORPORATION & DISSOLUTION INFO".
4. "MUNICIPAL DIRECTORY: Town of Bascom".
5. "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau.
6. link. [[United States Census Bureau]]
7. {{GNIS. 2405210
8. "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov.
9. "P2 HISPANIC OR LATINO, AND NOT HISPANIC OR LATINO BY RACE - 2010: DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171) - Bascom town, Florida".
10. "P2 HISPANIC OR LATINO, AND NOT HISPANIC OR LATINO BY RACE - 2020: DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171) - Bascom town, Florida".
11. "S1101 HOUSEHOLDS AND FAMILIES - 2020: Bascom town, Florida".
12. "S1101 HOUSEHOLDS AND FAMILIES - 2010: Bascom town, Florida".
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