Westville is a town in Holmes County,

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. Westville is part of the

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. As of the 2020 census, the town had a population of 261, down from 289 at the 2010 census. From 2010 to 2020, Westville's population growth percentage was -9.7%.

Geography

The approximate coordinates for the Town of Westville is located in southern Holmes County at (30.767681, –85.852302), on the west side of the

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. To the east across the river is the town of Caryville in Washington County.

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passes through Westville, leading east through Caryville to Bonifay, the Holmes County seat, and west to

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passes through the southern part of the town limits, but the closest access is from Exit 104 in Caryville. According to the

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, Westville has a total area of , of which are land and , or 3.53%, are water.

Climate

The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild winters. According to the

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, the Town of Westville has a

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zone (''Cfa'').

Demographics

2010 and 2020 census

As of the 2020 United States census, there were 261 people, 137 households, and 97 families residing in the town. For the period 2011-2015, the estimated median annual income for a household in the town was $34,375, and the median income for a family was $38,750. As of the 2010 United States census, there were 289 people, 103 households, and 91 families residing in the town. Of the 110 households in 2010, 37.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.5% were headed by

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living together, 11.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 26.4% were non-families. 20.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.8% were someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.63, and the average family size was 3.04. There were 137 housing units, of which 80.3% were occupied. In 2010, 26.0% of the town's population were under the age of 18, 8.6% were from age 18 to 24, 25.9% were from 25 to 44, 23.5% were from 45 to 64, and 15.9% were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38.1 years. For every 100 females, there were 92.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 103.8 males.

2000 census

As of the

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of 2000, there were 221 people, 94 households, and 64 families residing in the town. The

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was 30.4 people per square mile (11.7/km²). There were 107 housing units at an average density of 14.7/sq mi (5.7/km²). The racial makeup of the town was 98.64%

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, 0.45% Asian, and 0.90% from two or more races.

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or Latino of any race were 2.26% of the population. In 2000, there were 94 households out of which 30.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.0% were

living together, 13.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.9% were non-families. 29.8% of all households were made up of individuals and 14.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.35 and the average family size was 2.91. In 2000, in the town, the population was spread out with 24.0% under the age of 18, 10.4% from 18 to 24, 27.1% from 25 to 44, 23.5% from 45 to 64, and 14.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females there were 82.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 78.7 males. In 2000, the median income for a household in the town was $27,000, and the median income for a family was $34,375. Males had a median income of $25,625 versus $20,500 for females. The

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for the town was $11,415. About 9.2% of families and 13.9% of the population were below the

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, including 9.5% of those under the age of eighteen and 22.2% of those sixty five or over.

Notable people

Laura Ingalls Wilder Laura Elizabeth Ingalls Wilder (February 7, 1867 – February 10, 1957) was an American writer, teacher, and journalist. She is best known as the author of the children's book series ''Little House on the Prairie'', published between 1932 and 1 ...

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/ref> * Peter Ingalls, Laura's cousin; Peter married and stayed in the region *

Almanzo Wilder Almanzo James Wilder (February 13, 1859 – October 23, 1949) was an American farmer as well as the husband of Laura Ingalls Wilder and the father of Rose Wilder Lane, both noted authors. Biography Early life Wilder was born on his family ...

, husband of Laura Ingalls Wilder *

Rose Wilder Lane Rose Wilder Lane (December 5, 1886 – October 30, 1968) was an American writer and daughter of American writer Laura Ingalls Wilder. Along with two other female writers, Ayn Rand and Isabel Paterson, Lane is one of the more influential advoca ...

, daughter of Laura

References

External links

Municipal Directory: Town of Westville
{{authority control Towns in Holmes County, Florida Towns in Florida Former county seats in Florida