Panama City, Florida
| Panama City, Florida |
| — City — |
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Older Picture of Harrison Avenue in Downtown Panama City |
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Location in Bay County and the U.S. state of Florida |
Coordinates:  30°10′28″N 85°39′52″W / 30.17444°N 85.66444°
W / 30.17444; -85.66444
Coordinates: 30°10′28″N 85°39′52″W / 30.17444°N 85.66444°W
/ 30.17444; -85.66444 |
| Country |
 United States |
| State |
 Florida |
| County |
Bay |
| Incorporated |
1909 |
| Government |
| - Mayor |
Scott Clemons |
| Area |
| - City |
26.7 sq mi (69.1 km2) |
| - Land |
20.5 sq mi (53.1 km2) |
| - Water |
6.2 sq mi (16.0 km2) |
| Elevation |
26 ft (8 m) |
| Population (2000) |
| - City |
37,188 |
| - Density |
1,774.8/sq mi (685.2/km2) |
| - Metro |
163,505 |
| Time zone |
Central (CST) (UTC-6) |
| - Summer (DST) |
CDT (UTC-5) |
| Zip Codes |
32401, 32402, 32403, 32404, 32405, 32406, 32407, 32408, 32409, 32411, 32412, 32413, 32417, 32461 |
| Area code(s) |
850 |
| FIPS code |
12-54700 |
| GNIS feature ID |
0288448 |
| Website |
www.cityofpanamacity.com |
Panama City is a city in and the county seat of Bay County, Florida, United States. Located along U.S. Route 98 it is the largest city between between Tallahassee, Florida and Pensacola, Florida. It is the larger (population-wise) of two principal cities of the Panama City-Lynn Haven, Florida Metropolitan Statistical Area. As of the 2000 census, the city population was 36,417. When Panama City was incorporated in 1909, its original city limits were 15th Street (Hwy 98) on the north, Balboa Avenue on the west and Bay Avenue on the east.
Geography
Panama City is located at 30°10′28″N 85°39′52″W / 30.17444°N 85.66444°W / 30.17444; -85.66444 (30.174451, -85.664480), within the Florida Panhandle and along the Emerald Coast.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city limits encompass an area of 26.7 square miles (69.1 km˛)—20.5 square miles (53.1 km˛) of it is land and 6.2 square miles (16.0 km˛ or 23.12%) of it is water.
Climate
Panama City has a humid subtropical climate, with short, mild winters and long, hot and humid summers. In January, temperatures fall to 37°F (3°C), and in summer, rise to 91°F (33°C), although in the winter of 2010, temperatures plummeted to 15°F (-9°C).
Hurricanes often impact the city, the last being in 1998 when Hurricane Earl brought winds exceeding 80 miles per hour (130 km/h).
Climate data for Panama City, Fla.
| Month |
Jan |
Feb |
Mar |
Apr |
May |
Jun |
Jul |
Aug |
Sep |
Oct |
Nov |
Dec |
| Average high °F (°C) |
63
(17.2) |
66
(18.9) |
73
(22.8) |
81
(27.2) |
86
(30) |
91
(32.8) |
91
(32.8) |
91
(32.8) |
88
(31.1) |
82
(27.8) |
73
(22.8) |
66
(18.9) |
| Average low °F (°C) |
37
(2.8) |
41
(5) |
46
(7.8) |
52
(11.1) |
61
(16.1) |
68
(20) |
72
(22.2) |
72
(22.2) |
68
(20) |
55
(12.8) |
46
(7.8) |
39
(3.9) |
| Source: 2010-3-28 |
Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 36,417 people, 14,819 households, and 9,039 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,774.8 people per square mile (685.2/km˛). There were 16,548 housing units at an average density of 806.5 per square mile (311.4/km˛). The racial makeup of the city was 73.64% White, 21.45% African American, 1.55% Asian, 0.63% Native American, 0.08% Pacific Islander, 0.75% from other races, and 1.89% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.91% of the population.
There were 14,819 households out of which 27.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 41.8% were married couples living together, 15.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 39.0% were non-families. 32.2% of all households were made up of individuals and 12.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.30 and the average family size was 2.92.
In the city the population was spread out with 23.0% under the age of 18, 9.6% from 18 to 24, 29.8% from 25 to 44, 21.6% from 45 to 64, and 15.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females there were 94.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 91.7 males.
Economy
Personal income
The median income for a household in the city was $31,572, and the median income for a family was $40,890. Males had a median income of $30,401 versus $21,431 for females. The per capita income for the city was $17,830. About 12.1% of families and 17.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 24.5% of those under age 18 and 14.9% of those age 65 or over.
Industry
Major employers in the Bay County area include Gulf Power, Smurfit-Stone Container, and Sallie Mae.
Real estate
In 2006, Panama City was named the best place to invest in real estate in the US by CNN's Business 2.0 magazine.
Military
Tyndall Air Force Base is located east of the city. The Coastal Systems Station-Naval Surface Warfare Center is located in the city.
The HHT 1-153 CAV is stationed there, It is part of Florida Army National Guard's 53rd Infantry Brigade.
Transportation
Rail
The Bay Line Railroad LLC has an 82 miles (132 km) rail line running north to Dothan, Alabama to a connection with CSX Transportation and Norfolk Southern.
Air transportation
Panama City-Bay County International Airport (PFN) is located there. There are plans to replace it with the new Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport (ECP) in May 2010 along with air service by Southwest Airlines. It would be the first international airport designed and constructed since the September 11 attacks.
Notable natives and residents
Media
- The News Herald, newspaper
- WMBB, ABC affiliate on channel 13
- WJHG, NBC affiliate on channel 7 (The CW & My Network TV digital)
- WPGX, Fox affiliate on channel 28
- WFSG PBS affiliate on channel 56 (satellite of WFSU-TV, Tallahassee)
- WYYX, 97X, Panama City's Rock Station
- WBPC, Beach 95.1, Oldies, University of Alabama Football
- WILN, Island 106, CHR
- WPAP-FM, country
- WFLF-FM, Fox News Radio
- WEBZ Urban
- WPBH Rock 93.5 Classic rock
- WFSY adult contemporary
- WYOO, talk radio
- WFSW, public radio
- WKGC, public radio
- WASJ Bob FM 105.1 Everything
- WDIZ The Breeze 590AM, Adult Standards - Easy Listening
- WRBA Arrow 95.9 Classic rock
- Panama City Beach TV Local access cable
Media references
- Panama City, Florida is mentioned in an episode of CSI Miami
- Elvis Presley sings about Panama City, in a verse of the song Guitar Man.
- Scenes of Panama City and nearby Panama City Beach feature prominently in the 1993 film Ruby in Paradise.
- "Laughed Until We Cried" by Jason Alden mentions going to Panama City to use fake IDs.
- In an episode of Reno 911, it is revealed that Deputy Travis Junior has a brother, Henry Junior Junior, that is from Panama City, Florida
- In an episode of Space Ghost Coast to Coast, Space Ghost mentions a tattoo he got in Panama City.
- In an episode of Aqua Teen Hunger Force, the Aqua Teens vacation in Panama City.
- In an episode of Star Trek: Enterprise, Commander Charles Tucker III reveals that he attended fictional Bay Shore Elementary in Panama City, Florida. Another episode, "The Expanse", Panama City, Florida including Trips's sister Elizabeth was destroyed by the Xindi weapon.
- In an episode of My Name is Earl, Jaime Pressly's character wishes she was brought up somewhere classy like Panama City, Florida.
- In an episode of The Daily Show, Stephen Colbert comes to a tattoo parlor in Panama City.
- In the John Grisham novel The Firm, Mitch McDeere's mother has retired to Panama City.
- Panama City was the setting for the 1980 Henry Fonda movie Gideon's Trumpet, which was in turn based upon the real life court case of Gideon v. Wainwright.
- In the Sammy Kershaw song "Cadillac Style," (1992) the second verse includes the lyrics, "Well I don't have a condo in Panama City."
- Before being arrested for federal tax evasion, Joe Francis, the founder of "Girls Gone Wild", was arrested multiple times in connection with "Girls Gone Wild" shooting in Panama City.
- O.J. Simpson visited Panama City, after being released from jail, in 1995. The show A Current Affair, followed and interviewed one resident who rented a plane. He had the plane fly a banner saying, "GO AWAY O.J.!"
- Singer Corey Smith references Panama City in his song "If I Could Do it Again"
- Panama City was mentioned in numerous scenes in an episode of NCIS
- In the Alabama (band) song "When It All Goes South when "Panama City oh it sure looks pretty"
- The WWE tag team The Heart Throbs were billed from Panama City on numerous episodes of Monday Night Raw.
- Panama City was the first Florida town, President George W. Bush visited, after the 2000 Florida re-count.
- Panama City, and its Moniker 'the Redneck Riviera' are mentioned and shown in the 2004 movie 'A Love Song for Bobby Long' as the home of Scarlett Johansson's character 'Purslane Hominy Will'
Education
Panama City's public schools are operated by Bay District Schools.
Gulf Coast Community College is a two year junior college.
A satellite campus of Florida State University Panama City Campus is located in the city.
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