Mascotte, Florida
Mascotte, Florida | |
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| City of Mascotte | |
 City hall | |
 Location inLake Countyand the state ofFlorida | |
| Coordinates:28°36′40″N81°54′39″W/ 28.61111°N 81.91083°W | |
| Country |  United States |
| State |  Florida |
| County |  Lake |
| Incorporated | 1925 |
| Government | |
| • Type | Council-Manager |
| •Mayor | Steven Sheffield |
| •Mayor Pro Tem | Randy Brasher |
| •Commissioners | Robin Hughes, Meghan DeSoto, and Jessica Bruno |
| •City Manager | Annamarie Reno |
| •City Clerk | Stephanie Abrams |
| Area | |
| • Total | 18.05 sq mi (46.74 km2) |
| • Land | 12.38 sq mi (32.08 km2) |
| • Water | 5.66 sq mi (14.67 km2) |
| Elevation | 92 ft (28 m) |
| Population (2020) | |
| • Total | 6,609 |
| • Density | 533.67/sq mi (206.05/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5(Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4(EDT) |
| ZIP code | 34753 |
| Area code | 352 |
| FIPS code | 12-43425[3] |
| GNISfeature ID | 2405037[2] |
| Website | www |
Mascotteis a city inLake County, Florida,United States. As of the2020 census,the population was 6,609, up from 5,101 in 2010. It is part of theOrlando–Kissimmee–Sanford Metropolitan Statistical Area.
History
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The city is named for theMascotte,a ship that was used to haultobaccofromCubaduring theSpanish–American Warowned byTampacivic boosterHenry B. Plant.The ship appears on the seals of both Tampa and Mascotte. There are numerous photos of theMascottein service between Tampa, Key West and Havana, 1886 through 1924, until sold north.[4]
Geography
[edit]The exact coordinates for the Mascotte's location is28°36′40″N81°54′39″W/ 28.61111°N 81.91083°W.
According to theUnited States Census Bureau,the city has a total area of 2.8 square miles (7.3 km2), of which 2.4 square miles (6.2 km2) is land and 0.4 square miles (1.0 km2) (13.83%) is water.
Demographics
[edit]| Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1930 | 260 | — | |
| 1940 | 239 | −8.1% | |
| 1950 | 440 | 84.1% | |
| 1960 | 702 | 59.5% | |
| 1970 | 966 | 37.6% | |
| 1980 | 1,112 | 15.1% | |
| 1990 | 1,761 | 58.4% | |
| 2000 | 2,687 | 52.6% | |
| 2010 | 5,101 | 89.8% | |
| 2020 | 6,609 | 29.6% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census[5] | |||
2010 and 2020 census
[edit]| Race | Pop 2010[6] | Pop 2020[7] | % 2010 | % 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White(NH) | 1,900 | 2,147 | 37.25% | 32.49% |
| Black or African American(NH) | 545 | 864 | 10.68% | 13.07% |
| Native AmericanorAlaska Native(NH) | 19 | 34 | 0.37% | 0.51% |
| Asian(NH) | 71 | 153 | 1.39% | 2.32% |
| Pacific IslanderorNative Hawaiian(NH) | 4 | 6 | 0.08% | 0.09% |
| Some other race(NH) | 47 | 86 | 0.92% | 1.30% |
| Two or more races/Multiracial(NH) | 104 | 230 | 2.04% | 3.48% |
| Hispanic or Latino(any race) | 2,411 | 3,089 | 47.27% | 46.74% |
| Total | 5,101 | 6,609 | 100.00% | 100.00% |
As of the2020 United States census,there were 6,609 people, 1,672 households, and 1,410 families residing in the city.[8]
As of the2010 United States census,there were 5,101 people, 1,358 households, and 1,103 families residing in the city.[9]
2000 census
[edit]As of the census[3]of 2000, there were 2,687 people, 803 households, and 634 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,106.2 inhabitants per square mile (427.1/km2). There were 858 housing units at an average density of 353.2 per square mile (136.4/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 67.03%White,4.21%African American,0.67%Native American,0.48%Asian,23.67% fromother races,and 3.94% from two or more races.HispanicorLatinoof any race were 43.92% of the population.
In 2000, there were 803 households, out of which 47.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.5% were married couples living together, 10.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 21.0% were non-families. 12.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 3.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.33 and the average family size was 3.56.
In 2000, in the city, the age distribution of the population shows 33.2% under the age of 18, 12.1% from 18 to 24, 33.1% from 25 to 44, 16.0% from 45 to 64, and 5.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 28 years. For every 100 females, there were 120.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 131.4 males.
In 2000, the median income for a household in the city was $38,558, and the median income for a family was $40,483. Males had a median income of $24,139 versus $18,750 for females. Theper capita incomefor the city was $12,346. About 10.8% of families and 15.7% of the population were below thepoverty line,including 18.6% of those under age 18 and 10.4% of those age 65 or over.
References
[edit]- ^"2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files".United States Census Bureau.RetrievedOctober 31,2021.
- ^abU.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Mascotte, Florida
- ^ab"U.S. Census website".United States Census Bureau.RetrievedJanuary 31,2008.
- ^Steamships of the Two Henrys, by Edward A. Mueller
- ^"Census of Population and Housing".Census.gov.RetrievedJune 4,2015.
- ^"P2 HISPANIC OR LATINO, AND NOT HISPANIC OR LATINO BY RACE - 2010: DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171) - Mascotte city, Florida".United States Census Bureau.
- ^"P2 HISPANIC OR LATINO, AND NOT HISPANIC OR LATINO BY RACE - 2020: DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171) - Mascotte city, Florida".United States Census Bureau.
- ^"S1101 HOUSEHOLDS AND FAMILIES - 2020: Mascotte city, Florida".United States Census Bureau.
- ^"S1101 HOUSEHOLDS AND FAMILIES - 2010: Mascotte city, Florida".United States Census Bureau.
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