High Springs, Florida

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High Springs City Hall

Settlers started arriving in the High Springs area in the 1840's. In the early 1880's the Savannah, Florida and Western Railroad was built through the area. A siding was established to service the phosphate mines in the area and the town of Orion was born. The post office arrived in 1888 and promptly changed the name of the town to High Springs.

Fast Facts about High Springs, Florida

High Springs, Alachua County, Florida 32643, 32655
Incorporated: 1892
Elevation: 66'
Latitude: 29.8245°N
Longitude: 82.5953°W
Resident Racial Breakdown:
White Non-Hispanic: 73.1%
Hispanic: 8.1%
African-American: 15.0%
Native American: 0.8%
Asian: 1.2%
Two or More Races: 1.8%
Education:
High School or Higher: 82.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 15.7%
Graduate or Professional Degree: 5.3%

2009 Estimates:
Population: 4,718
Males: 2,175
Females: 2,543
Median Resident Age: 39.4 Years
Estimated Median Household Income: $47,100
Estimated Median Home Value: $162,580
Population Density: 256 People per Square Mile
2011 Cost of Living Index for High Springs: 83.6
Major Industries:
Construction, Manufacturing, Retail Services, Government, Educational Services, Insurance & Financial Services, Health Care, Social Services, Lodging & Food Services, Professional Services
Unemployed: 7.4%

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