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Sopchoppy, Florida

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In 2000, in the city, the population was spread out, with 26.8% under the age of 18, 8.2% from 18 to 24, 29.1% from 25 to 44, 22.5% from 45 to 64, and 13.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 86.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and
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living together, 15.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 37.6% were non-families. 32.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.39 and the average family size was 3.09.
1010:, there were 426 people, 178 households, and 111 families residing in the city. The population density was 280.4 inhabitants per square mile (108.3/km). There were 216 housing units at an average density of 142.2 per square mile (54.9/km). The racial makeup of the city was 78.40% 1098:—a method for driving worms to the surface of the earth. Worm charmers hammer wooden stakes into the ground, then rub them with metal slabs. The resulting vibrations cause worms to surface, whereupon they are typically gathered and used or sold for fishing bait. 71: 586:
the city on property it already owned in the area, across the river from Greenough. To encourage people to settle the area, the railroad engaged in an advertising campaign, exaggerating the quality of the soil and climate.
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The median income for a household in the city was $ 29,583, and the median income for a family was $ 33,750. Males had a median income of $ 30,833 versus $ 17,188 for females. The
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In 2000, there were 178 households, out of which 32.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 43.8% were
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Although Sopchoppy has existed as a settlement since at least 1894, the city was officially incorporated as a
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The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild winters. According to the
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for the city was $ 14,165. About 14.4% of families and 17.1% of the population were below the
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newspaper of Tallahassee. This is nearly 50 years earlier than the 1894 claim noted below.
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The city's name is a corruption of "Lockchoppe", derived from the
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The exact coordinates for the City of Sopchoppy is located at
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is set in Sopchoppy and worm grunting is a plot element.
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caviar from the Sopchoppy River, frog legs, and catfish.
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was built in 1891. Now a museum, it was built for the
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Sopchoppy, FL
City
Old Sopchoppy High School Gymnasium
Old Sopchoppy High School Gymnasium
Location in Wakulla County and the state of Florida
Wakulla County
Florida
30°3′36″N 84°29′28″W / 30.06000°N 84.49111°W / 30.06000; -84.49111
Country
United States
State
Florida
County
Wakulla
Settled
Incorporated
Mayor-Council
Mayor
Vice Mayor
Council Members
City Clerk
City Attorney
Time zone
UTC-5
Eastern (EST)
DST
UTC-4
ZIP code
Area code(s)
448/850

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