# Mayo, Florida

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.

## 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

The approximate coordinates for the Town of Mayo is located at 30°03′07″N 83°10′32″W﻿ / ﻿30.051947°N 83.175676°W﻿ / 30.051947; -83.175676.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 2.1 km$^2$ (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 :
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| 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) | 8.3 | 7.8 | 7.4 | 6.1 | 6.6 | 13.7 | 13.8 | 15.5 | 9.9 | 5.9 | 5.4 | 7.6 | 108.0 |
| Source: NOAA ||||||||||||||

## Demographics
### 2010 and 2020 census

Mayo racial composition (Hispanics excluded from racial categories) (NH = Non-Hispanic) :
| Race | Pop 2010 | Pop 2020 | % 2010 | % 2020 |
| 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.

### 2000 census

As of the census 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/km$^2$). There were 365 housing units at an average density of 446.7 per square mile (172.5/km$^2$). 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:
* 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
* Charles Strong, was lynched on January 17, 1922, in Mayo
* Dan White, (March 25, 1908 – July 7, 1980), award-winning American actor in vaudeville, theater, radio, film and television