Mayo, Florida

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Mayo, Florida
Town
Town of Mayo
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Lafayette County Courthouse
Lafayette County Florida Incorporated and Unincorporated areas Mayo Highlighted.svg
Location in Lafayette County and the state of Florida
Coordinates: 30°3′7″N83°10′32″W / 30.05194°N 83.17556°W / 30.05194; -83.17556
Country Flag of the United States.svg  United States
State Flag of Florida.svg  Florida
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
[3]
 • Total0.90 sq mi (2.33 km2)
 • Land0.90 sq mi (2.33 km2)
 • Water0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
89 ft (27 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total1,055
 • Density1,173.53/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 ID0286548 [5]

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.

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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. [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]

Geography

The approximate coordinates for the Town of Mayo is located at 30°03′07″N83°10′32″W / 30.051947°N 83.175676°W / 30.051947; -83.175676 . [10]

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 2.1 km2 (0.81 sq mi), 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 Mayo has a humid subtropical climate zone (Cfa).

Climate data for Mayo, Florida, 1991–2020 normals, extremes 1949–present
MonthJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecYear
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)8.37.87.46.16.613.713.815.59.95.95.47.6108.0
Source: NOAA [11] [12]

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
1910 578—
1920 531−8.1%
1930 5554.5%
1940 91564.9%
1950 679−25.8%
1960 6871.2%
1970 79315.4%
1980 89112.4%
1990 9172.9%
2000 9887.7%
2010 1,23725.2%
2020 1,055−14.7%
U.S. Decennial Census [13]

2010 and 2020 census

Mayo racial composition
(Hispanics excluded from racial categories)
(NH = Non-Hispanic)
RacePop 2010 [14] Pop 2020 [15] % 2010% 2020
White (NH)68758355.54%55.26%
Black or African American (NH)30326624.49%25.21%
Native American or Alaska Native (NH)030.00%0.28%
Asian (NH)770.57%0.66%
Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian (NH)010.00%0.09%
Some other race (NH)220.16%0.19%
Two or more races/Multiracial (NH)27232.18%2.18%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)21117017.06%16.11%
Total1,2371,055

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]

2000 census

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

Historic buildings and structures in Mayo include: [18]

Notable people

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  2. ↑ "MUNICIPAL DIRECTORY: Town of Mayo" (PDF). Florida League of Cities.com.
  3. ↑ "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved October 31, 2021.
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  7. 1 2 Lansing Taylor Jr., George (July 28, 2012). "Mayo, County Seat of Lafayette County Marker, Mayo, FL". University of North Florida.
  8. 1 2 The Pensacola Journal, January 18, 1922, p. 1.
  9. ↑ Martinez, Gina (August 28, 2018). "Town Temporarily Changes Its Name to 'Miracle Whip' for a Totally Legitimate Reason". Time.
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  13. ↑ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
  14. ↑ "P2 HISPANIC OR LATINO, AND NOT HISPANIC OR LATINO BY RACE - 2010: DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171) - Mayo town, Florida". United States Census Bureau .
  15. ↑ "P2 HISPANIC OR LATINO, AND NOT HISPANIC OR LATINO BY RACE - 2020: DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171) - Mayo town, Florida". United States Census Bureau .
  16. ↑ "S1101 HOUSEHOLDS AND FAMILIES - 2020: Mayo town, Florida". United States Census Bureau .
  17. ↑ "S1101 HOUSEHOLDS AND FAMILIES - 2010: Mayo town, Florida". United States Census Bureau .
  18. ↑ A Guide to Florida's Historic Architecture, 1989, Gainesville: University of Florida Press, p. 47, ISBN   0-8130-0941-3
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