The city is located on two lakes and is part of the Palatka, Florida Micropolitan Statistical Area.

[1][2] A. Philip Randolph, the founder of the Brotherhood of Sleeping Car Porters, was born in Crescent City in 1889.

Randolph Street in Crescent City is named after this influential figure.

The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild winters.

As of the 2020 United States census, there were 1,654 people, 745 households, and 372 families residing in the city.

[16] As of the 2010 United States census, there were 1,577 people, 751 households, and 463 families residing in the city.

31.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 16.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.

Laurie, and the commission members are Cynthia Burton, Lisa Kane DeVitto, and Linda Moore.