Lafayette County Map, Florida
Explore the definitive interactive map and reference guide to Lafayette County, Florida. With a population of 8,226 living across 543 square miles of land, Lafayette County is one of 14 counties in the North Central Florida region. The county seat is Mayo, and the county carries the FIPS identifier 12067 in U.S. Census and USGS datasets.
One of Florida's smallest counties by population, Lafayette is a quiet, rural county on the Suwannee River. Timber, farming, and correctional employment dominate.
Lafayette County at a glance
A concise reference summary of Lafayette County's key statistics — useful for research, real estate, relocation, travel planning, GIS workflows, journalism, and civics education.
- Official name
- Lafayette County
- County seat
- Mayo
- FIPS code
- 12067
- Region
- North Central Florida
- Established
- 1856
- Named for
- Marquis de Lafayette.
- Land area
- 543 sq mi
- Water area
- 6 sq mi
- Total area
- 549 sq mi
- Population (2020)
- 8,226
- Population density
- 15 / sq mi
- Time zone
- Eastern Time
Where is Lafayette County, Florida?
Lafayette County is located in the North Central Florida region of Florida, one of 67 counties that make up the state. Its county seat, Mayo, is the administrative hub — home to the courthouse, county commission chambers, tax collector, property appraiser, supervisor of elections, and clerk of the circuit court.
The county spans a total of 549 square miles — 543 of land and 6 of water — and operates on Eastern Time. Federal agencies including the U.S. Census Bureau, USGS, and FEMA reference the county by its FIPS code, 12067, in datasets, boundary files, and hazard mapping.
Lafayette County shares borders with 5 neighboring counties: Madison County, Taylor County, Dixie County, Gilchrist County, Suwannee County. Use the interactive map above to explore where those boundaries meet or jump directly to any neighboring county page for a side-by-side comparison.
Lafayette County geography & landscape
Flat pine flatwoods and karst river swamps along the Suwannee River.
The county's overall footprint — 543 square miles of land plus 6 square miles of water — places it among the more compact of Florida's 67 counties by area. Elevation across most of Florida is modest, and land-use, drainage basins, and habitat corridors defined by state and federal agencies (Florida Department of Environmental Protection, U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service, and the Water Management Districts) shape how growth and conservation coexist here.
Economy & industry in Lafayette County
Timber, agriculture (dairy, eggs, hay), the Mayo Correctional Institution, and river-based tourism.
Employment, tax base, and land use in Lafayette County reflect its location in North Central Florida and its position as a smaller, more rural county. Economic development authorities, chambers of commerce, and the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity publish updated employer and workforce data for the county on their portals.
History of Lafayette County
Established 1856 from Madison County. Mayo remains a small crossroads town with a preserved courthouse square.
Established in 1856, Lafayette County is one of Florida's 19th-century counties. Its boundaries, seat, and government have evolved through territorial, statehood, Reconstruction, and modern eras — a lineage documented by the Florida Historical Society, the State Archives of Florida, and the Lafayette County Historical Commission or equivalent local body.
Tourism & things to do in Lafayette County
Suwannee River canoeing, Peacock Springs State Park (adjacent), Lafayette Blue Springs State Park, and Troy Spring.
Whether you're planning a weekend trip, a longer stay, or a day drive from a neighboring county, Lafayette County offers a mix of natural, cultural, and community attractions tied to its North Central Florida identity. For the latest hours, admission fees, and seasonal events, check the county's official tourism development council and the Florida State Parks portal (floridastateparks.org).
Cities, towns & communities in Lafayette County
Lafayette County contains the following incorporated cities, towns, and notable census-designated places. Each municipality provides local services, zoning, and police protection within the broader county jurisdiction. Use the ZIP code lookupto jump between Florida counties instantly.
Getting to Lafayette County
Access routes and regional transportation infrastructure serving Lafayette County.
- US-27
- SR-51
- SR-53
- Mayo airfield
Lafayette County GIS, parcel & boundary data
Lafayette County's authoritative boundary lines, parcel data, zoning layers, flood zones, and land-use inventories are maintained by county government and state agencies. Use the official links in the sidebar for parcel lookups, appraiser searches, and record requests. For statewide GIS, the Florida Geographic Data Library (FGDL) and the Florida Department of Environmental Protection publish downloadable layers keyed to FIPS 12067.
You can download this county's outline as SVG, PNG, or a printable PDF factsheet using the export tools in the sidebar — perfect for reports, presentations, classroom handouts, or planning documents.
Frequently asked about Lafayette County
Population figures reflect the U.S. Census Bureau 2020 decennial count with ACS 5-year updates where noted. Land and water areas come from the U.S. Census Bureau TIGER/Line boundary files. Highway designations use Florida Department of Transportation route inventories. County establishment dates and namesakes are drawn from the Florida Association of Counties and State Archives of Florida. See our methodology page.
Nearby Florida counties
Counties that share a border with Lafayette County. Click any to view its map, seat, cities, and full guide.