Malone, Florida facts for kids
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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 small town located in Jackson County, Florida, in the United States. In 2020, about 1,959 people lived there. The town was officially started in 1911.
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Geography of Malone
Malone is found in the northern part of Jackson County. Its exact location is 30°57′26″N 85°09′40″W / 30.957162°N 85.161230°W.
A main road, Florida State Road 2, goes through the middle of town. It is also known as 8th Avenue. This road goes east about 9 miles to the Georgia border. It also goes west about 15 miles to Campbellton.
Another important road, State Road 71, crosses through Malone as 10th Street. It meets State Road 2 in the town center. State Road 71 goes north about 4 miles to the Alabama border. It also travels south about 15 miles to Marianna, which is the main city in Jackson County.
The United States Census Bureau says that Malone covers an area of about 3.05 square miles (7.9 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no water.
Climate in Malone
The weather in Malone has hot and humid summers. The winters are usually mild, meaning they are not too cold. This type of weather is called a humid subtropical climate. It means there is a lot of moisture in the air, especially in the warmer months.
Population and People
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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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The population of Malone has changed over the years. In 2010, there were 2,088 people living in the town. By the 2020 United States census, the population was 1,959 people.
In 2020, there were 279 households in Malone. A household is a group of people living together in one home. There were also 150 families living in the town.
Education in Malone
The public schools in Malone are managed by the Jackson County School Board.
Malone School teaches students from kindergarten all the way to 12th grade. About 600 students attend Malone School. The school has received high marks on the FCAT scores.
Malone High School is famous for its basketball teams. The boys' basketball team has won 14 state championships. The girls' basketball team has also won 1 state championship.
Places to Visit
- LORAN-C transmitter Malone: This is a special station that used to help ships and planes figure out their location.
Famous People from Malone
- Frank Smith: He was a baseball player who played in MLB. He lived in Malone when he passed away.
See also
In Spanish: Malone (Florida) para niños
