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Mayo, Florida is a town and the only municipality in Lafayette County, Florida, United States. It is the county seat of Lafayette County.[6] The population was 1,055 at the 2020 census.
Mayo, Florida | |
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Town of Mayo | |
![]() Lafayette County Courthouse | |
![]() Location in Lafayette County and the state of Florida | |
Coordinates: 30°3′7″N 83°10′32″W | |
Country | ![]() |
State | ![]() |
County | Lafayette |
Settled | 1874[1] |
Incorporated | 1903[1][2] |
Government | |
• Type | Mayor-Council |
• Mayor[1] | Ann Murphy |
• Vice Mayor | Virginia McCray |
• Councilors | Wayne Hamlin, Mamie Thomas, and Jessica Lawson |
• Town Clerk | Janet Putnel |
• Town Attorney | Angela Ball |
Area | |
• Total | 0.90 sq mi (2.33 km2) |
• Land | 0.90 sq mi (2.33 km2) |
• Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
Elevation | 89 ft (27 m) |
Population (2020) | |
• Total | 1,055 |
• Density | 1,173.53/sq mi (453.08/km2) |
Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
ZIP code | 32066 |
Area code | 386 |
FIPS code | 12-43575[4] |
GNIS feature ID | 0286548[5] |
Although the current Town of Mayo was settled and established in 1874 by John B. Whitfield, the town was not officially incorporated as a municipality until 1903.[1][7] Whitfield decided to name the town after James M. Mayo, who was a colonel in the Confederate States Army.[1][7]
An African American man named Charles Strong was lynched on January 17, 1922.[8]
In August 2018, Mayo temporarily changed the town's name to "Miracle Whip" as an advertisement publicity stunt for the Kraft Heinz brand.[9]
The approximate coordinates for the Town of Mayo is located at 30°03′07″N 83°10′32″W.[10]
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 2.1 km2 (0.81 sq mi), all land.
The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild winters. According to the Köppen climate classification, the Town of Mayo has a humid subtropical climate zone (Cfa).
Climate data for Mayo, Florida, 1991–2020 normals, extremes 1949–present | |||||||||||||
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Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
Record high °F (°C) | 88 (31) |
93 (34) |
92 (33) |
96 (36) |
101 (38) |
104 (40) |
103 (39) |
103 (39) |
99 (37) |
96 (36) |
92 (33) |
88 (31) |
104 (40) |
Mean maximum °F (°C) | 80.3 (26.8) |
82.7 (28.2) |
85.8 (29.9) |
89.4 (31.9) |
94.5 (34.7) |
97.1 (36.2) |
97.6 (36.4) |
96.8 (36.0) |
94.9 (34.9) |
90.6 (32.6) |
85.9 (29.9) |
81.8 (27.7) |
98.7 (37.1) |
Mean daily maximum °F (°C) | 67.7 (19.8) |
72.0 (22.2) |
77.7 (25.4) |
81.6 (27.6) |
87.8 (31.0) |
90.9 (32.7) |
91.8 (33.2) |
91.6 (33.1) |
88.8 (31.6) |
83.1 (28.4) |
76.9 (24.9) |
71.0 (21.7) |
81.7 (27.6) |
Daily mean °F (°C) | 54.5 (12.5) |
58.2 (14.6) |
63.5 (17.5) |
67.5 (19.7) |
74.7 (23.7) |
79.9 (26.6) |
81.6 (27.6) |
81.5 (27.5) |
78.2 (25.7) |
70.3 (21.3) |
63.0 (17.2) |
57.4 (14.1) |
69.2 (20.7) |
Mean daily minimum °F (°C) | 41.3 (5.2) |
44.4 (6.9) |
49.4 (9.7) |
53.3 (11.8) |
61.6 (16.4) |
68.9 (20.5) |
71.4 (21.9) |
71.4 (21.9) |
67.7 (19.8) |
57.6 (14.2) |
49.1 (9.5) |
43.8 (6.6) |
56.7 (13.7) |
Mean minimum °F (°C) | 22.2 (−5.4) |
25.3 (−3.7) |
29.9 (−1.2) |
39.2 (4.0) |
48.4 (9.1) |
60.6 (15.9) |
66.0 (18.9) |
66.2 (19.0) |
58.4 (14.7) |
40.5 (4.7) |
29.8 (−1.2) |
25.7 (−3.5) |
20.4 (−6.4) |
Record low °F (°C) | 7 (−14) |
12 (−11) |
19 (−7) |
31 (−1) |
41 (5) |
47 (8) |
58 (14) |
58 (14) |
40 (4) |
27 (−3) |
19 (−7) |
10 (−12) |
7 (−14) |
Average precipitation inches (mm) | 4.66 (118) |
3.40 (86) |
4.24 (108) |
3.09 (78) |
3.11 (79) |
7.58 (193) |
7.56 (192) |
8.11 (206) |
5.39 (137) |
3.07 (78) |
2.04 (52) |
3.33 (85) |
55.58 (1,412) |
Average precipitation days (≥ 0.01 in) | 8.3 | 7.8 | 7.4 | 6.1 | 6.6 | 13.7 | 13.8 | 15.5 | 9.9 | 5.9 | 5.4 | 7.6 | 108.0 |
Source: NOAA[11][12] |
Race | Pop 2010[14] | Pop 2020[15] | % 2010 | % 2020 |
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White (NH) | 687 | 583 | 55.54% | 55.26% |
Black or African American (NH) | 303 | 266 | 24.49% | 25.21% |
Native American or Alaska Native (NH) | 0 | 3 | 0.00% | 0.28% |
Asian (NH) | 7 | 7 | 0.57% | 0.66% |
Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian (NH) | 0 | 1 | 0.00% | 0.09% |
Some other race (NH) | 2 | 2 | 0.16% | 0.19% |
Two or more races/Multiracial (NH) | 27 | 23 | 2.18% | 2.18% |
Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 211 | 170 | 17.06% | 16.11% |
Total | 1,237 | 1,055 | ||
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 1,055 people, 419 households, and 211 families residing in the town.[16]
As of the 2010 United States census, there were 1,237 people, 376 households, and 254 families residing in the town.[17]
As of the census[4] of 2000, there were 988 people, 338 households, and 228 families residing in the town. The population density was 1,209.1 inhabitants per square mile (466.8/km2). There were 365 housing units at an average density of 446.7 per square mile (172.5/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 61.23% White, 27.43% African American, 0.40% Native American, 0.10% Pacific Islander, 9.62% from other races, and 1.21% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 16.80% of the population.
In 2000, there were 338 households, out of which 33.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 42.3% were married couples living together, 19.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 32.5% were non-families. 28.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.70 and the average family size was 3.23.
In 2000, in the town, the population was spread out, with 28.2% under the age of 18, 11.1% from 18 to 24, 24.8% from 25 to 44, 21.7% from 45 to 64, and 14.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 33 years. For every 100 females, there were 96.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 92.1 males.
In 2000, the median income for a household in the town was $25,398, and the median income for a family was $28,438. Males had a median income of $21,802 versus $17,697 for females. The per capita income for the town was $13,298. About 30.6% of families and 34.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 42.5% of those under age 18 and 54.7% of those age 65 or over.
Historic buildings and structures in Mayo include:[18]
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