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Malone, Florida
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| Town of Malone | |
LORAN-C transmitter Malone Station
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Location in Jackson County and the state of Florida
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Florida |
| County | Jackson |
| Incorporated | 1911 |
| Government | |
| • Type | Mayor-Council |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.05 sq mi (7.90 km2) |
| • Land | 3.05 sq mi (7.90 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 141 ft (43 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,959 |
| • Density | 642.72/sq mi (248.12/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
32445
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| Area code(s) | 850 |
| FIPS code | 12-42650 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0286334 |
Malone is a town in Jackson County, Florida, United States. The population was 1,959 at the 2020 census.
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Geography
Malone is located in northern Jackson County at 30°57′26″N 85°09′40″W / 30.957162°N 85.161230°W.
Florida State Road 2 runs through the center of town as 8th Avenue, leading east 9 miles (14 km) to the Georgia border at the Chattahoochee River, and west 15 miles (24 km) to Campbellton. State Road 71 passes through Malone as 10th Street, crossing FL-SR 2 in the center of town. FL-SR 71 leads north 4 miles (6 km) to the Alabama border and south 15 miles (24 km) to Marianna, the Jackson County seat.
According to the United States Census Bureau, Malone has a total area of 3.1 square miles (8.1 km2), all land.
Climate
The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild winters. According to the Köppen climate classification, the Town of Malone has a humid subtropical climate zone (Cfa).
Demographics
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1930 | 418 | — | |
| 1940 | 442 | 5.7% | |
| 1950 | 521 | 17.9% | |
| 1960 | 661 | 26.9% | |
| 1970 | 667 | 0.9% | |
| 1980 | 897 | 34.5% | |
| 1990 | 765 | −14.7% | |
| 2000 | 2,007 | 162.4% | |
| 2010 | 2,088 | 4.0% | |
| 2020 | 1,959 | −6.2% | |
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2010 and 2020 census
| Race | Pop 2010 | Pop 2020 | % 2010 | % 2020 |
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| White (NH) | 831 | 736 | 39.80% | 37.57% |
| Black or African American (NH) | 932 | 910 | 44.64% | 46.45% |
| Native American or Alaska Native (NH) | 5 | 7 | 0.24% | 0.36% |
| Asian (NH) | 21 | 0 | 1.01% | 0.00% |
| Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian (NH) | 0 | 0 | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| Some other race (NH) | 3 | 7 | 0.24% | 0.36% |
| Two or more races/Multiracial (NH) | 31 | 39 | 1.48% | 1.99% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 265 | 260 | 12.69% | 13.27% |
| Total | 2,088 | 1,959 |
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 1,959 people, 279 households, and 150 families residing in the town.
As of the 2010 United States census, there were 2,088 people, 429 households, and 316 families residing in the town.
Education
Malone public schools are served by the Jackson County School Board.
Malone School houses grades K–12 with approximately 600 students. Malone School earned an "A" on the last FCAT scores.
Malone High School boys basketball program has won 14 state championships. The girls basketball program has won 1 state championship.
Points of interest
- LORAN-C transmitter Malone
Notable people
- Frank Smith, former MLB baseball player who was a resident of Malone at the time of his death
See also
In Spanish: Malone (Florida) para niños
