Mayo, Florida facts for kids
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Mayo, Florida
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| Town of Mayo | |
Lafayette County Courthouse
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Location in Lafayette County and the state of Florida
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Florida |
| County | Lafayette |
| Settled | 1874 |
| Incorporated | 1903 |
| Government | |
| • Type | Mayor-Council |
| 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
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| • 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
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| Area code(s) | 386 |
| FIPS code | 12-43575 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0286548 |
Mayo, Florida is a town and the only municipality in Lafayette County, Florida, United States. It is the county seat of Lafayette County. The population was 1,055 at the 2020 census.
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History
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. Whitfield decided to name the town after James M. Mayo, who was a colonel in the Confederate States Army.
An African American man named Charles Strong was lynched on January 17, 1922.
In August 2018, Mayo temporarily changed the town's name to "Miracle Whip" as an advertisement publicity stunt for the Kraft Heinz brand.
Geography
Mayo is located at 30°03′07″N 83°10′32″W / 30.051947°N 83.175676°W.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 2.1 km2 (0.81 sq mi), all land.
Demographics
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 578 | — | |
| 1920 | 531 | −8.1% | |
| 1930 | 555 | 4.5% | |
| 1940 | 915 | 64.9% | |
| 1950 | 679 | −25.8% | |
| 1960 | 687 | 1.2% | |
| 1970 | 793 | 15.4% | |
| 1980 | 891 | 12.4% | |
| 1990 | 917 | 2.9% | |
| 2000 | 988 | 7.7% | |
| 2010 | 1,237 | 25.2% | |
| 2020 | 1,055 | −14.7% | |
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2010 and 2020 census
| Race | Pop 2010 | Pop 2020 | % 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.
As of the 2010 United States census, there were 1,237 people, 376 households, and 254 families residing in the town.
Historic buildings and structures
Historic buildings and structures in Mayo include:
- The 1883 Old Lafayette County Courthouse, now a bed and breakfast;
- The 1888 Old Mayo Free Press Building, just south of the Old Courthouse;
- The 1908 Lafayette County Courthouse;
- The 1880s House of the Seven Gables and
- The 1915 M. Pico Building on the corner of Monroe and Main streets.
Notable people
- Kerwin Bell, former college and professional NFL quarterback and collegiate coach
- Bill Birchfield, lawyer, Florida state representative and self-described, "Duke of Mayo"
- Reggie McGrew, former college and professional NFL defensive line for University of Florida and the San Francisco 49ers
- Ricky Nattiel, former college and professional football player, wide receiver, for the University of Florida and the Denver Broncos
- Herbert Perry, former college football player for the University of Florida and former MLB baseball player
- Dan White, (March 25, 1908 – July 7, 1980), award-winning American actor in vaudeville, theater, radio, film and television
See also
In Spanish: Mayo (Florida) para niños
