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Mayo

Florida · 1,055 residents · 0.899 sq mi
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Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $71,900. With a median age of 47.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. The poverty rate of 20.7% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Older
median age 47.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,055
+7%since 2000
from 988 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,174 / sq mi
+7%since 2000
from 1,099 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
47.1
+42%since 2000
from 33.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
8791K1K2K2K1990201020202024Mayo
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$20,138
+51%since 2000
from $13,298 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
35.6%
+22.3 ptssince 2009
from 13.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
20.7%
−14.0 ptssince 2000
from 34.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing22.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction22.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Information7.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade5%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance2.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade1.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services0.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$71,900
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$620
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $375 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
63.8%
−4.6 ptssince 2000
from 68.3% in 2000
36.2% rent
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic54.4%(537)
Black27.2%(269)
Hispanic / Latino16.8%(166)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score73.6%(727)
2020
White, non-Hispanic55.3%(583)
Black25.2%(266)
Hispanic / Latino16.1%(170)
Asian0.7%(7)
Other1.2%(12)
Diversity Score74%(781)
Diversity Score
74
+1%since 2000
from 74 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.9%
+9.0 ptssince 2000
from 5.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
69.1%
+17.0 ptssince 2000
from 52.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.1%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 1.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.1 min
Unchangedsince 2000
from 16.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
95.3%
+36.2 ptssince 2009
from 59.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.0%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
18.8%
+9.5 ptssince 2011
from 9.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
59.1%
−6.1 ptssince 2011
from 65.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
17.6%
−40.9 ptssince 2009
from 58.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
59.4%
+11.5 ptssince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
Female
40.6%
−11.5 ptssince 2009
from 52.1% in 2009
Foreign born
7.9%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 8.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
20.3%
−34.4 ptssince 2013
from 54.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Mayo, Florida?

Mayo, Florida has about 1,055 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

Is Mayo, Florida expensive?

In Mayo, Florida, the median home is worth about $71,900, and the typical rent is about $620 a month.

How educated are people in Mayo, Florida?

About 14.9% of adults age 25 and over in Mayo, Florida hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Mayo, Florida?

About 20.7% of people in Mayo, Florida live below the federal poverty line.

Has Mayo, Florida grown since 1990?

Yes, Mayo, Florida has grown since 1990. The population has added about 99 residents, a change of about 10 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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