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Mayo, FL
Town in Lafayette County, Florida.
Population
1,147
Land area
0.9sq mi
People per sq mi
1,276
ZIP codes
0
Mayo and its ZIP codes
Mayo at a glance
- Mayo is about 3.1 times as dense as Florida as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $54,375 a year, 27% less than the Florida figure of $74,568.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $166,300 (54% below Florida).
Local data for Mayo, FL
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Mayo, FL, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$54,375
Poverty rate
21.4%
Median home value
$166,300
Homeownership
39.0%
Bachelor's or higher
12.4%
Median age
42.1
Average commute
30.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (149), Jamaican Americans (30), Irish Americans (27).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Lafayette County. PPP loans are for Mayo.
Unemployment rate
6.1%
Aug 2026, +0.5 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$47,294
1,433 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$38,129
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$48.8M
FY 2026, $5,933 per person
How people get to work
Mayo, FL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone78.4%
- Carpooled12.8%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other6.5%
- Worked from home2.3%
Average one-way commute: 30.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Mayo, FL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
181
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
146
4.0% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
92° / 41°F
55.6 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Mayo, FL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
35.7%
U.S. 33.3% +2.4 pts
Diabetes
18.8%
U.S. 12.1% +6.7 pts
Smoking
17.2%
U.S. 12.8% +4.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
18.0%
U.S. 11.1% +6.9 pts
Cities near Mayo
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| DayCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 0.9 |
| BranfordTown | 16 mi | 1.1 |
| Live OakCity | 20 mi | 7.6 |
| PerryCity | 25 mi | 9.4 |
| LeeTown | 25 mi | 2.4 |
| BellTown | 28 mi | 1.6 |
| SteinhatcheeCensus-designated place | 28 mi | 6.6 |
| Cross CityTown | 29 mi | 1.8 |
| Fort WhiteTown | 29 mi | 2.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Mayo, FL in?
- Mayo is in Lafayette County, Florida.
- What is the population of Mayo, FL?
- About 1,147 people live in Mayo, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Mayo?
- Nearby places include Day (12 mi), Branford (16 mi), Live Oak (20 mi), Perry (25 mi), Lee (25 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023