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Apalachicola, Florida Population, Hospitals, Airports, and Schools

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The current estimated population of Apalachicola is 2,300, with 48% male and 52% female. The population has remained stable, bolstered by tourism and its status as a historic fishing town along Florida’s Gulf Coast.

City Facts

  • Year founded: 1831
  • County: Franklin County
  • Land area: 2.6 square miles
  • Population density: 885 people per square mile
  • Area code: 850
  • Zip code: 32320

Geography and Location

Apalachicola is located on the Gulf Coast of northwestern Florida, at the mouth of the Apalachicola River. The town is known for its rich maritime history and is a hub for the oyster and fishing industries. Surrounded by wetlands, estuaries, and marshes, Apalachicola sits within the Apalachicola National Estuarine Research Reserve, one of the most biologically diverse estuaries in the United States. The town has a humid subtropical climate, with hot, humid summers and mild winters, making it a year-round destination for tourists and outdoor enthusiasts. Apalachicola’s economy has traditionally been based on fishing, particularly oysters, but in recent years, tourism has played a growing role, with visitors coming to enjoy the town’s historic architecture, seafood restaurants, and scenic waterfront. U.S. Route 98 runs through Apalachicola, providing access to neighboring coastal towns and the larger cities of Tallahassee and Panama City. Apalachicola’s natural beauty, combined with its small-town charm and historic significance, make it a popular destination along Florida’s “Forgotten Coast.”

Demographics

Median resident age: 43.0 years
Median household income: $23,073
Median house value: $83,800

Population by Race

Races in Apalachicola:

  • White Non-Hispanic (62.5%)
  • Black (34.9%)
  • Hispanic (1.7%)
  • American Indian (0.7%)
  • Two or more races (0.6%)

Ancestries: Irish (7.8%), English (7.2%), United States (6.2%), German (6.1%), Italian (4.9%), French (2.0%).

Elevation: 17 feet

Land area: 1.9 square miles

Map of Apalachicola, FL

Population by Education

For population 25 years and over in Apalachicola

  • High school or higher: 69.2%
  • Bachelor’s degree or higher: 15.3%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 4.1%
  • Unemployed: 3.6%
  • Mean travel time to work: 15.9 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Apalachicola city

  • Never married: 26.8%
  • Now married: 45.7%
  • Separated: 2.1%
  • Widowed: 12.3%
  • Divorced: 13.0%

1.5% Foreign born

Population change in the 1990s: -295 (-11.2%).

Hospitals

Hospital/medical center in Apalachicola:

  • GEORGE E WEEMS MEMORIAL HOSPITAL (135 AVENUE G)

Other hospitals/medical centers near Apalachicola:

Airports

Airports certified for carrier operations nearest to Apalachicola:

  • PANAMA CITY-BAY CO INTL (about 57 miles; PANAMA CITY, FL; Abbreviation: PFN)
  • TALLAHASSEE REGIONAL (about 64 miles; TALLAHASSEE, FL; Abbreviation: TLH)
  • DOTHAN RGNL (about 114 miles; DOTHAN, AL; Abbreviation: DHN)

Other public-use airports nearest to Apalachicola:

  • APALACHICOLA MUNI (about 2 miles; APALACHICOLA, FL; Abbreviation: AAF)
  • ST GEORGE ISLAND (about 9 miles; APALACHICOLA, FL; Abbreviation: F47)
  • COSTIN (about 21 miles; PORT ST JOE, FL; Abbreviation: A51)

Colleges and Universities

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Apalachicola:

  • GULF COAST COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 55 miles; PANAMA CITY, FL; Full-time enrollment: 3,140)
  • TALLAHASSEE COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 68 miles; TALLAHASSEE, FL; Full-time enrollment: 7,016)
  • FLORIDA AGRICULTURAL AND MECHANICAL UNIVERSITY (about 69 miles; TALLAHASSEE, FL; Full-time enrollment: 10,991)
  • FLORIDA STATE UNIVERSITY (about 69 miles; TALLAHASSEE, FL; Full-time enrollment: 29,949)
  • GEORGE C WALLACE STATE COMMUNITY COLLEGE-DOTHAN (about 109 miles; DOTHAN, AL; Full-time enrollment: 2,703)
  • OKALOOSA-WALTON COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 115 miles; NICEVILLE, FL; Full-time enrollment: 3,374)
  • ALBANY STATE UNIVERSITY (about 141 miles; ALBANY, GA; Full-time enrollment: 2,996)

Schools

Public high school in Apalachicola:

  • APALACHICOLA HIGH SCHOOL (Students: 271; Location: #1 SHARK BOULEVARD; Grades: 07 – 12)

Public primary/middle schools in Apalachicola:

  • CHAPMAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Students: 156; Location: 12TH STREET AND AVENUE E; Grades: PK – 06)
  • APALACHICOLA BAY CHARTER SCHOOL (Students: 134; Location: 350 FRED MEYER STREET; Grades: KG – 05)

Private primary/middle schools in Apalachicola:

  • FIRST BAPTIST CHRISTIAN SCH (Students: 69; Location: 46-9TH STREET PO BOX 159; Grades: PK – 9)
  • LOVE CENTER ACADEMY (Students: 20; Location: POST OFFICE BOX 237; Grades: PK – 6)
  • DOVE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY (Students: 17; Location: 267 BROWNSVILLE ROAD; Grades: 5 – 11)

Libraries

Library in Apalachicola:

  • APALACHICOLA MUNICIPAL LIBRARY (Operating income: $14,505; Location: 72- 6TH STREET; 11,291 books; 124 audio materials; 176 video materials; 2 serial subscriptions)

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