Cinco Bayou is a town in Okaloosa County, Florida, United States. The Town of Cinco Bayou is part of the CrestviewFort Walton Beach–Destin, Florida Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 457 at the 2020 census, up from 383 at the 2010 census.

Cinco Bayou, Florida
Town of Cinco Bayou
Cinco Bayou Town Hall, September 2014.
Cinco Bayou Town Hall, September 2014.
Motto: 
"Town of Many Parks"
Location in Okaloosa County and the state of Florida
Location in Okaloosa County and the state of Florida
Coordinates: 30°25′18″N 86°36′33″W / 30.42167°N 86.60917°W / 30.42167; -86.60917
Country United States
State Florida
County Okaloosa
Founded1940[1]
IncorporatedJuly 3, 1950[1][2]
Government
 • TypeCouncil-Manager
 • MayorJean Hood
 • Mayor Pro TemDanny Dillard
 • CouncilorsKathy Kunzman,
Chris Washack,
Laura Driver, and
Mary Ann Hawkins
 • Town Manager
and Town Clerk
Keith Williams
 • Town AttorneyC. Jeffrey McInnis
Area
 • Total
0.17 sq mi (0.45 km2)
 • Land0.17 sq mi (0.45 km2)
 • Water0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
13 ft (4 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total
457
 • Density2,626.44/sq mi (1,013.10/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
32548[4]
Area code850
FIPS code12-12325[5]
GNIS feature ID0283090[6]
Websitewww.cincobayou.com

History

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Cinco Bayou was incorporated on July 3, 1950, at a meeting held at the Cinco Bayou garage, attended by about 60 people. Gordon Gibson was elected the first mayor. At this time there were about 250 residents in the area between the Fort Walton city limits and the Cinco Bayou, an east-west oriented finger of water on the west end of the Choctawhatchee Bay.[2]

Geography

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The approximate coordinates for the Town of Cinco Bayou is located at 30°25′18″N 86°36′33″W / 30.42167°N 86.60917°W / 30.42167; -86.60917 (30.421748, –86.609120).[7]

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 0.2 square miles (0.52 km2), all land. The town is completely surrounded by the city of Fort Walton Beach.

Climate

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The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild winters. According to the Köppen climate classification, the Town of Cinco Bayou has a humid subtropical climate zone (Cfa).

Demographics

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Historical population
CensusPop.Note
1960643
1970362−43.7%
1980202−44.2%
199032259.4%
200037717.1%
20103831.6%
202045719.3%
U.S. Decennial Census[8]

2010 and 2020 census

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Cinco Bayou racial composition
(Hispanics excluded from racial categories)
(NH = Non-Hispanic)
Race Pop 2010[9] Pop 2020[10] % 2010 % 2020
White (NH) 292 299 76.24% 65.43%
Black or African American (NH) 37 33 9.66% 7.22%
Native American or Alaska Native (NH) 0 0 0.00% 0.00%
Asian (NH) 21 13 5.48% 2.84%
Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian (NH) 0 0 0.00% 0.00%
Some other race (NH) 2 2 0.52% 0.44%
Two or more races/Multiracial (NH) 8 35 2.09% 7.66%
Hispanic or Latino (any race) 23 75 6.01% 16.41%
Total 383 457 100.00% 100.00%

As of the 2020 United States census, there were 457 people, 288 households, and 171 families residing in the town.[11]

As of the 2010 United States census, there were 383 people, 194 households, and 56 families residing in the town.[12]

2000 census

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As of the census[5] of 2000, there were 377 people, 212 households, and 82 families residing in the town. The population density was 2,116.0 inhabitants per square mile (817.0/km2). There were 248 housing units at an average density of 1,392.0 per square mile (537.5/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 81.17% White, 12.73% African American, 0.80% Native American, 3.98% Asian, 0.27% from other races, and 1.06% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.71% of the population.

In 2000, there were 212 households, out of which 15.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 27.8% were married couples living together, 7.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 61.3% were non-families. 46.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 1.77 and the average family size was 2.43.

In 2000, in the town, the population was spread out, with 12.5% under the age of 18, 7.2% from 18 to 24, 43.0% from 25 to 44, 25.5% from 45 to 64, and 11.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were 96.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 93.0 males.

In 2000, the median income for a household in the town was $28,036, and the median income for a family was $28,750. Males had a median income of $33,750 versus $21,250 for females. The per capita income for the town was $22,425. About 9.9% of families and 15.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 25.4% of those under age 18 and 4.4% of those age 65 or over.

References

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  1. ^ a b "FLORIDA CITIES BY INCORPORATION YEAR WITH INCORPORATION & DISSOLUTION INFO" (PDF). www.flcities.com.
  2. ^ a b Fort Walton, Florida, "Cinco Bayou Incorporates; Gibson Mayor - Officials Named, Charter Adopted At Meeting", Playground News, Thursday July 13, 1950, Volume 5, Number 24, page 1.
  3. ^ "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved October 31, 2021.
  4. ^ "Cinco Bayou FL ZIP Code". zipdatamaps.com. 2023. Retrieved February 17, 2023.
  5. ^ a b "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  6. ^ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. October 25, 2007. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  7. ^ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. February 12, 2011. Retrieved April 23, 2011.
  8. ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
  9. ^ "P2 HISPANIC OR LATINO, AND NOT HISPANIC OR LATINO BY RACE - 2010: DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171) - Cinco Bayou town, Florida". United States Census Bureau.
  10. ^ "P2 HISPANIC OR LATINO, AND NOT HISPANIC OR LATINO BY RACE - 2020: DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171) - Cinco Bayou town, Florida". United States Census Bureau.
  11. ^ "S1101 HOUSEHOLDS AND FAMILIES - 2020: Cinco Bayou town, Florida". United States Census Bureau.
  12. ^ "S1101 HOUSEHOLDS AND FAMILIES - 2010: Cinco Bayou town, Florida". United States Census Bureau.
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