Lloyd, Florida facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Lloyd, Florida
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Old Lloyd Railroad Depot, now the area's post office
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 Lloyd, Florida
Location in Florida
Lloyd, Florida
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Florida |
| County | Jefferson |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.51 sq mi (3.93 km2) |
| • Land | 1.51 sq mi (3.92 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 82 ft (25 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 187 |
| • Density | 123.43/sq mi (47.65/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
32337
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| Area code(s) | 850 |
| FIPS code | 12-40950 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0285896 |
Lloyd is a small community in Jefferson County, Florida, United States. It is known as a census-designated place (CDP), which means it's an area identified by the U.S. Census Bureau for statistical purposes.
In 2020, about 187 people lived in Lloyd. This was a small decrease from 215 people in 2010. Lloyd is also part of the larger Tallahassee area.
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Where is Lloyd Located?
Lloyd is in the western part of Jefferson County, Florida. It shares its western border with Leon County.
The major highway Interstate 10 runs along the northern edge of Lloyd. You can easily reach Lloyd from Exit 217 on I-10. This highway connects Lloyd to other cities. For example, it's about 90 miles (145 km) east to Lake City. It's also about 17 miles (27 km) west to Tallahassee, which is Florida's capital city.
The total area of Lloyd is about 1.51 square miles (3.92 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with only a very small amount of water.
Who Lives in Lloyd?
Lloyd was first counted as a census-designated place in the 2010 U.S. Census.
In 2020, the population of Lloyd was 187 people. This was a decrease from 215 people in 2010.
The community is made up of people from different backgrounds. In 2020:
- About 41% of the people were White (not Hispanic or Latino).
- About 54% were Black or African American (not Hispanic or Latino).
- A small number of people were of other races or mixed races.
- About 4% of the people were Hispanic or Latino (who can be of any race).
Historic Places in Lloyd
Lloyd has a few interesting historic spots:
- The Lloyd Railroad Depot is an old train station. Today, it serves as the local post office.
- St. Clement's Chapel was built in Lloyd in 1890. It was originally an Episcopal church. The building was moved to Tallahassee in 1958.
Education in Lloyd
Students in Lloyd attend public schools operated by Jefferson County Schools. One of the schools in the area is Jefferson County Middle / High School.
Notable People from Lloyd
- Mary Edwards Bryan was a writer and novelist. She was born in Lloyd around 1838.
See also
In Spanish: Lloyd (Florida) para niños
