Sneads

Sneads is a town in Jackson County, Florida, United States. The population was 1,849 at the 2010 census.Sneads is governed by a five-member Town Council and a City Manager. It also has an all Volunteer Fire Rescue Department, and its own Police Force of six sworn officers and five dispatchers.The current Chief of Police is Burt McAlpin, the City Manager is Connie Butts, the Fire Chief is Buddy Jeter. Sneads is home to Sneads High School. Although not in the city limits, The Florida Department of Corrections operates Appalachee Correctional Institution which is the largest employer in the Sneads area. Sneads was founded in 1894. In 2016 Sneads Police was awarded a grant for new Police equipment.Sneads High School Girls Volleyball are state champions.GeographySneads is located at .According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 4.6sqmi, of which 4.4sqmi is land and 0.2sqmi is water.DemographicsAs of the census of 2000, there were 1,919 people, 796 households, and 554 families residing in the town. The population density was 434.0 inhabitants per square mile (167.6/km²). There were 887 housing units at an average density of 200.6 per square mile (77.5/km²). The racial makeup of the town was 79.05% White, 16.78% African American, 0.89% Native American, 0.10% Asian, 1.93% from other races, and 1.25% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.34% of the population.