Levy County, Florida

Levy County
Levy County Courthouse
Levy County Courthouse
Map of Florida highlighting Levy County
Location within the U.S. state of Florida
Map of the United States highlighting Florida
Florida's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 29°17′N 82°47′W / 29.28°N 82.79°W / 29.28; -82.79
Country United States
State Florida
FoundedMarch 10, 1845
Named forDavid Levy Yulee
SeatBronson
Largest cityWilliston
Area
 • Total
1,413 sq mi (3,660 km2)
 • Land1,118 sq mi (2,900 km2)
 • Water295 sq mi (760 km2)  20.9%
Population
 (2020)
 • Total
42,915
 • Density38/sq mi (15/km2)
Time zoneUTC−5 (Eastern)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−4 (EDT)
Congressional district3rd
Websitewww.levycounty.org
Levy County Courthouse, in Bronson

Levy County (/ˈlvi/ LEE-vee) is a county located on the Gulf coast in the northwestern part of the U.S. state of Florida. As of the 2020 census, the population was 42,915.[1] Its county seat is Bronson.[2] It has been included in the Gainesville, Florida Metropolitan Statistical Area since 2018.

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