Liberty County, Florida

Liberty County
Liberty County Courthouse
Liberty County Courthouse
Map of Florida highlighting Liberty 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°14′N 84°53′W / 30.23°N 84.89°W / 30.23; -84.89
Country United States
State Florida
FoundedDecember 15, 1855
Named forLiberty
SeatBristol
Largest townBristol
Area
 • Total843 sq mi (2,180 km2)
 • Land836 sq mi (2,170 km2)
 • Water7.6 sq mi (20 km2)  0.9%
Population
 (2020)
 • Total7,974[1]
 • Density10/sq mi (4/km2)
Time zoneUTC−5 (Eastern)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−4 (EDT)
Congressional district2nd
Websitelibertyclerk.com

Liberty County is a county located in the state of Florida. As of the 2020 census, the population was 7,974,[2] making it the least populous county in Florida.[3] Its county seat is Bristol. Liberty County is the only dry county in Florida. Lafayette County prohibits bars, but not retail sale of beer.

The Apalachicola National Forest occupies half the county.

  1. ^ "QuickFacts: Liberty County, Florida". United States Census Bureau.
  2. ^ "State & County QuickFacts". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on June 7, 2011. Retrieved June 14, 2014.
  3. ^ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Archived from the original on May 31, 2011. Retrieved June 7, 2011.

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