Suwannee County, Florida

Suwannee County
The Suwannee County Courthouse in Live Oak
Official seal of Suwannee County
Map of Florida highlighting Suwannee County
Location within the U.S. state of Florida
Map of the United States highlighting Florida
Florida's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 30°11′N 82°59′W / 30.19°N 82.99°W / 30.19; -82.99
Country United States
State Florida
FoundedDecember 21, 1858
Named forSuwannee River
SeatLive Oak
Largest cityLive Oak
Area
 • Total692 sq mi (1,790 km2)
 • Land689 sq mi (1,780 km2)
 • Water3.7 sq mi (10 km2)  0.5%
Population
 (2020)
 • Total43,474[1]
Time zoneUTC−5 (Eastern)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−4 (EDT)
Congressional district3rd
Websitesuwanneecountyfl.gov

Suwannee County is a county located in the north central portion of the state of Florida. As of the 2020 census, the population was 43,474,[1] up from 41,551 in 2010.[2] Its county seat is Live Oak.[3] Suwannee County was a dry county until August 2011, when the sale of alcoholic beverages became legal in the county.[4]

  1. ^ a b "QuickFacts:Suwannee County, Florida". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved May 8, 2022.
  2. ^ "State & County QuickFacts". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved February 15, 2014.
  3. ^ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Retrieved June 7, 2011.
  4. ^ "Suwannee Votes Wet", Suwannee Democrat

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