Lafayette County, Florida

Lafayette County, Florida

Infobox U.S. County
county = Lafayette County
state = Florida


founded = 23 December 1853
seat = Mayo | area_total_sq_mi =548
area_water_sq_mi =5
area percentage = 0.93%
census yr = 2000
pop = 7022
density_km2 =5
web = www.mylafayettecounty.com
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Lafayette County is a county located in the state of Florida. As of 2000, the population is 7,022. It is the second least populated county in the state, having one more resident, according to the 2000 census, than Liberty County, Florida. The U.S. Census Bureau 2005 estimate for the county is 7,773 [ [http://www.census.gov/popest/counties/tables/CO-EST2005-01-12.xls http://www.census.gov/popest/counties/tables/CO-EST2005-01-12.xls] ] . Its county seat is Mayo, Florida. Lafayette County is a prohibition or entirely dry county. GR|6. Lafayette is pronounced locally as "la fay et" or "la fet", not "laf ee et".

History

Lafayette County was created in 1856. Named in honor of Marquis de Lafayette, a French military hero who fought with and aided the American Army during the American Revolutionary War.

Lafayette County has had many famous athletes play for a college team including Herbert Perry (UF-football and pro baseball), Chan Perry UF- Baseball and pro baseball-KC Kerwin Bell (UF-Quarterback), Reggie Mcgrew (UF)(NFL), Marcus Edwards (USF), Joey Pearson (UCF), Matt Pearson (UF), Aaron Gresham (FSU),and Daniel Powe (USF). It is also home of the author and filmwriter Darryl Wimberley.

Historic sites

Historic sites in Lafayette County include:
* The Hal W. Adams Bridge built in 1947 across the Suwannee River 3 miles north of Mayo. It was Florida's first suspension bridge.
* The Old Lafayette County Courthouse, built in 1893-1894, now an inn.
* The Lafayette County Courthouse built in 1908.

Geography

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 548 square miles (1,419 km²), of which, 543 square miles (1,406 km²) of it is land and 5 square miles (13 km²) of it (0.93%) is water.

Adjacent Counties

*Suwannee County, Florida - east
*Gilchrist County, Florida - southeast
*Dixie County, Florida - south
*Taylor County, Florida - west
*Madison County, Florida - northwest

Demographics

As of the censusGR|2 of 2000, there were 7,022 people, 2,142 households, and 1,591 families residing in the county. The population density was 13 people per square mile (5/km²). There were 2,660 housing units at an average density of 5 per square mile (2/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 79.27% White, 14.37% Black or African American, 0.71% Native American, 0.13% Asian, 0.01% Pacific Islander, 4.30% from other races, and 1.21% from two or more races. 9.14% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 2,142 households out of which 34.00% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.20% were married couples living together, 9.20% had a female householder with no husband present, and 25.70% were non-families. 22.00% of all households were made up of individuals and 10.10% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.66 and the average family size was 3.06.

In the county the population was spread out with 21.70% under the age of 18, 10.70% from 18 to 24, 34.00% from 25 to 44, 21.30% from 45 to 64, and 12.40% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females there were 148.80 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 157.80 males.

The median income for a household in the county was $30,651, and the median income for a family was $35,020. Males had a median income of $25,030 versus $22,007 for females. The per capita income for the county was $13,087. About 12.90% of families and 17.50% of the population were below the poverty line, including 23.70% of those under age 18 and 17.30% of those age 65 or over.

Municipalities

Incorporated

*Mayo

Unincorporated

*Alton
*Day
*Cook's Hammock, Florida

Parks

Parks in the county include Lafayette Blue Springs State Park and Troy Springs State Park, both accessible to the Suwannee River.

See also

*Dry counties

References

External links

Government links/Constitutional offices

* [http://www.floridataxcollectors.com/CountyPage.cfm?CountyID=34 Lafayette County Board of County Commissioners]
* [http://flsheriffs.org/sheriffs/lafayette.htm Lafayette County Supervisor of Elections]
* [http://www.lafayettepa.com/ Lafayette County Property Appraiser]
* [http://flsheriffs.org/sheriffs/lafayette.htm Lafayette County Sheriff's Office]
* [http://www.floridataxcollectors.com/CountyPage.cfm?CountyID=34 Lafayette County Tax Collector]

pecial districts

* [http://hornet.lafayette.k12.fl.us/ Lafayette County Schools]
* [http://www.srwmd.state.fl.us Suwannee River Water Management District]

Judicial branch

* [http://www.lafayetteclerk.com/ Lafayette County Clerk of Courts]
* [http://www.columbiacountyfla.com/CO_Public_Defender.asp Public Defender, 3rd Judicial Circuit of Florida] serving Columbia, Dixie, Hamilton, Lafayette, Madison, Suwannee, and Taylor Counties
* [http://www.columbiacountyfla.com/CO_State_Attorney.asp Office of the State Attorney, 3rd Judicial Circuit of Florida]
* [http://www.columbiacountyfla.com/Judicial/index3rd.html Circuit and County Court for the 3rd Judicial Circuit of Florida]


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