Lafayette County, Florida

Lafayette County: County in Florida, United States of America

About

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 171 years ago in 1853.

Lafayette County locator map
Location of Lafayette County on Florida map.

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%
Named for : Gilbert du Motier, Marquis de Lafayette
Capital : Mayo
Establishment : December 12, 1853
Time Zone : America/New_York
Local time : 01:06:11 (23rd February 2025)
Density : 6 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth : -4.57% (2010-2020)
Lafayette County border NW County Rd 53 SB place name sign
Lafayette County border NW County Rd 53 SB
Lafayette County border NW County Rd 53 SB place name sign
Lafayette County border NW County Rd 53 SB place name sign

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

Lafayette County has 5 neighbours.

  • 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

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People born in Lafayette County (1)

Homer Putnal was born in Lafayette County

Other places with the same name (5)

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