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Overview of Bay County, Florida

Original title: Bay County, Florida - Wikipedia
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This document serves as a factual reference for the administrative and demographic profile of Bay County, which is home to over 175,000 residents and serves as the seat of Panama City.

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Summary

Bay County is a local government jurisdiction located on the Emerald Coast of Northwest Florida. This document provides a summary of its geography, population statistics, and historical origins.

Key Facts

  • Bay County was founded on April 24, 1913.
  • The county was created from portions of Washington, Calhoun, and Walton counties.
  • The 2020 Census recorded a population of 175,216.
  • The 2025 population estimate is 204,479.
  • The county seat is Panama City.
  • The total area is 1,033 square miles, consisting of 758 square miles of land and 275 square miles of water.
  • The county is located in the Central Time Zone.
  • The county is part of Florida's 2nd congressional district.
  • The landmark Supreme Court case Gideon v. Wainwright (1963) originated in Panama City.

Why It Matters

This document serves as a factual reference for the administrative and demographic profile of Bay County, which is home to over 175,000 residents and serves as the seat of Panama City.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Bay County founded?
Bay County was founded on April 24, 1913.
What is the county seat of Bay County?
The is Panama City.
What is the current population of Bay County?
As of the 2020 Census, the population was 175,216.

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Legal History

The document highlights that the landmark Supreme Court case Gideon v. Wainwright originated in the county seat, Panama City.

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Connected Entities

locationBay County“The primary subject of the document.”Map →
organizationU.S. Census Bureau“Source of population and geographic data.”Map →
otherGideon v. Wainwright“A 1963 Supreme Court case that originated in Panama City.”Map →
locationPanama City“The county seat of Bay County.”Map →

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