Lafayette County, Florida
Lafayette County: county in Florida, United States of America
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Lafayette County is a county located in the U.S. state of Florida. As of the 2010 census, the population was 8,870 and a population density of 6 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 8,482 inhabitants. Its county seat is Mayo. The county was created 172 years ago in 1853.
County Snapshot
Lafayette County at a glance
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MayoPopulation 1,289
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Quick Facts about Lafayette County
| Population | 8,482 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Florida (United States) |
| Different from | Lafayette County, Lafayette County, Lafayette County, Lafayette County, Lafayette Parish |
| Area | 1419 km2 |
| Water as percent of area | 0.8% |
| Land as percent of area | 99.2% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 29.9855,-83.1811 |
| Named for | Gilbert du Motier, Marquis de Lafayette |
| Capital | Mayo |
| Establishment | December 23, 1853 |
| Time Zone | America/New_York |
| Local time | 16:29:46 (15th April 2026) |
| Density | 6 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -4.57% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 89℉ Sunny 7-days weather |
Geography
Lafayette County is located at 29°59'8"N 83°10'52"W (29.9855200, -83.1810700). It has 5 neighbors: Dixie County, Gilchrist County, Madison County, Suwannee County and Taylor County.
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The largest city of Lafayette County is Mayo with a population of 1,289. . See all Lafayette County cities & populated places.
Lafayette County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Lafayette County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Mayo | 1,289 | Municipality in Lafayette, Florida, USA |
Official website of Lafayette County
Official Website- Mayo
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Lafayette County decreased by 4.57% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 8,870 | - | census |
| 2011 | 8,798 | -0.82% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 8,791 | -0.08% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 8,819 | 0.32% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 8,862 | 0.49% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 8,724 | -1.58% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 8,747 | 0.26% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 8,602 | -1.69% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 8,691 | 1.02% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 8,422 | -3.19% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 8,482 | 0.71% | estimation process |
People born in Lafayette County (1)
Homer Putnal was born in Lafayette County
Other places with the same name (4)
- Lafayette County, Mississippi county in Missouri, United States with a population of 54,408 people.
- Lafayette County, Missouri county in Missouri, United States with a population of 33,006 people.
- Lafayette County, Wisconsin county in Wisconsin, United States with a population of 16,646 people.
- Lafayette County, Arkansas county in Arkansas, United States with a population of 6,596 people.
Florida Other Counties (more counties)
| County Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Miami-Dade County | 2,707,303 | County in Florida, United States |
| Broward County | 1,958,105 | County in Florida, United States |
| Palm Beach County | 1,507,600 | County in Florida, United States of America |
| Hillsborough County | 1,497,957 | County in New Hampshire, United States |
| Orange County | 1,404,396 | County in Florida, United States |
| Pinellas County | 976,802 | County in Florida, United States of America |
| Duval County | 966,728 | County in Florida, United States of America |
| Jacksonville | 920,570 | The thirteenth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Jacksonville metropolitan area. |
| Lee County | 790,767 | County in Florida, United States |
| Polk County | 744,552 | County in Minnesota, United States |
| Brevard County | 608,459 | County in Florida, United States |
| Pasco County | 570,412 | County in Florida, United States of America |
| Volusia County | 561,497 | County in Florida, United States of America |
| Seminole County | 474,171 | County in Florida, United States of America |
| Miami | 471,525 | The most populous city in Florida, Miami is a major center for tourism, finance, and culture. |
| Sarasota County | 443,465 | County in Florida, United States of America |