Mascotte is a city in Lake County, Florida, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population was 6,609, up from 5,101 in 2010. It is part of the Orlando–Kissimmee–Sanford Metropolitan Statistical Area.

Mascotte, Florida
City of Mascotte
City hall
City hall
Location in Lake County and the state of Florida
Location in Lake County and the state of Florida
Coordinates: 28°36′40″N 81°54′39″W / 28.61111°N 81.91083°W / 28.61111; -81.91083
Country United States
State Florida
County Lake
Incorporated1925
Government
 • TypeCouncil-Manager
 • MayorSteven Sheffield
 • Mayor Pro TemRandy Brasher
 • CommissionersRobin Hughes,
Meghan DeSoto, and
Jessica Bruno
 • City ManagerAnnamarie Reno
 • City ClerkStephanie Abrams
Area
 • Total
18.05 sq mi (46.74 km2)
 • Land12.38 sq mi (32.08 km2)
 • Water5.66 sq mi (14.67 km2)
Elevation92 ft (28 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total
6,609
 • Density533.67/sq mi (206.05/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
34753
Area code352
FIPS code12-43425[3]
GNIS feature ID2405037[2]
Websitewww.cityofmascotte.com

History

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Welcome sign along FL 50 as it enters Mascotte

The city is named for the Mascotte, a ship that was used to haul tobacco from Cuba during the Spanish–American War owned by Tampa civic booster Henry B. Plant. The ship appears on the seals of both Tampa and Mascotte. There are numerous photos of the Mascotte in service between Tampa, Key West and Havana, 1886 through 1924, until sold north.[4]

Geography

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The exact coordinates for the Mascotte's location is 28°36′40″N 81°54′39″W / 28.61111°N 81.91083°W / 28.61111; -81.91083.

According to the United 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

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Historical population
CensusPop.Note
1930260
1940239−8.1%
195044084.1%
196070259.5%
197096637.6%
19801,11215.1%
19901,76158.4%
20002,68752.6%
20105,10189.8%
20206,60929.6%
U.S. Decennial Census[5]

2010 and 2020 census

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Mascotte racial composition
(Hispanics excluded from racial categories)
(NH = Non-Hispanic)
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 American or Alaska Native (NH) 19 34 0.37% 0.51%
Asian (NH) 71 153 1.39% 2.32%
Pacific Islander or Native 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 the 2020 United States census, there were 6,609 people, 1,672 households, and 1,410 families residing in the city.[8]

As of the 2010 United States census, there were 5,101 people, 1,358 households, and 1,103 families residing in the city.[9]

2000 census

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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% from other races, and 3.94% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of 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. The per capita income for the city was $12,346. About 10.8% of families and 15.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 18.6% of those under age 18 and 10.4% of those age 65 or over.

References

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  1. ^ "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved October 31, 2021.
  2. ^ a b U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Mascotte, Florida
  3. ^ a b "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  4. ^ Steamships of the Two Henrys, by Edward A. Mueller
  5. ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
  6. ^ "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.
  7. ^ "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.
  8. ^ "S1101 HOUSEHOLDS AND FAMILIES - 2020: Mascotte city, Florida". United States Census Bureau.
  9. ^ "S1101 HOUSEHOLDS AND FAMILIES - 2010: Mascotte city, Florida". United States Census Bureau.
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