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Jennings is a town in Hamilton County, Florida, United States. The population was 749 at the 2020 census, down from 878 at the 2010 census.




Geography


The exact coordinates for Town of Jennings is located in northwestern Hamilton County at 30°36′15″N 83°05′53″W (30.6041015, -83.0979184).
U.S. Route 41 passes through the town as Plum Street, leading southeast 12 miles (19 km) to Jasper, the county seat, and northwest 8 miles (13 km) to Lake Park, Georgia. Interstate 75 runs along the southwest border of the town, with access from Exit 467 (Hamilton Avenue). I-75 leads southeast 32 miles (51 km) to Interstate 10 near Lake City, Florida, and northwest 20 miles (32 km) to Valdosta, Georgia.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town of Jennings has a total area of 2.9 square miles (7.5 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 Jennings has a humid subtropical climate zone (Cfa).




Demographics






= 2010 and 2020 census

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As of the 2020 United States census, there were 749 people, 289 households, and 183 families residing in the town.
As of the 2010 United States census, there were 878 people, 275 households, and 213 families residing in the town.




= 2000 census

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As of the census of 2000, there were 833 people, 282 households, and 205 families residing in the town. The population density was 461.3 inhabitants per square mile (178.1/km2). There were 321 housing units at an average density of 177.8 per square mile (68.6/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 43.70% White, 43.10% African American, 0.60% Native American, 0.60% Asian, 10.08% from other races, and 1.92% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 22.69% of the population.
In 2000, there were 282 households out of which 33.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 44.7% were married couples living together, 20.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 27.3% were non-families. 23.0% of all households were made up of individuals and 11.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.89 and the average family size was 3.34.
In 2000, in the town, the population was spread out with 30.6% under the age of 18, 9.0% from 18 to 24, 25.7% from 25 to 44, 22.4% from 45 to 64, and 12.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 32 years. For every 100 females, there were 98.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 99.3 males.

In 2000, the median income for a household in the town was $25,714, and the median income for a family was $25,938. Males had a median income of $25,577 versus $15,982 for females. The per capita income for the town was $12,195. About 23.8% of families and 30.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 42.9% of those under age 18 and 20.0% of those age 65 or over.




Education


The Hamilton County School District operates the public schools serving Jennings, Hamilton County Elementary School and Hamilton County High School in an unincorporated area of the county. Until August 2017, North Hamilton Elementary School in Jennings served the community.
North Hamilton Elementary was consolidated into a new elementary school, Hamilton County Elementary School, located in an unincorporated area south of Jasper. Its opening was scheduled for August 2017.
The Suwannee River Regional Library System operates the Jennings Public Library.




Notable people


Andrew Prine, actor
Thomas Albert Jennings, businessman and politician




References






External links



Town of Jennings Official Website (on Facebook)
Origin of the name

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