The Town FilesLafayette County, Florida
8,161 people. The median home is worth $157,200 (typical Florida town: $331,600) and the median household earns $62,757.
Towns in Lafayette County
| Town | People | Median home | Income | Median age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mayo | 1,055 | $166,300 | $54,375 | 42.1 |
People and housing
| Lafayette County | Typical Florida town | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $157,200 | $331,600 |
| Median rent | $896 | $1,569 |
| Median household income | $62,757 | $71,140 |
| Median age | 42.3 | 42.8 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 9.9% | 28.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 17.5% | 11.3% |
Jobs and pay
1,408 jobs in 2024, average pay $47,254 a year.
Storms since 1996
NOAA recorded 181 storm events in Lafayette County from 1996 to 2026.
Federal disaster declarations
Lafayette County has been included in 36 FEMA declarations since 1953.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| October 9, 2026 | Tropical Storm | EM-3655: Hurricane Isaias |
| October 11, 2024 | Hurricane | DR-4834: Hurricane Milton |
| October 7, 2024 | Hurricane | EM-3622: Hurricane Milton |
| September 28, 2024 | Hurricane | DR-4828: Hurricane Helene |
| September 24, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3615: Tropical Storm Helene |
| August 10, 2024 | Tropical Storm | DR-4806: Hurricane Debby |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024; BLS QCEW and LAUS; NOAA Storm Events; FEMA OpenFEMA (not endorsed by FEMA).