Lawtey, Florida facts for kids
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Lawtey, Florida
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| City of Lawtey | |
Lawtey, Florida along US 301, August 2020
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Location in Bradford County and the state of Florida
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Florida |
| County | Bradford |
| Incorporated | 1905 |
| Government | |
| • Type | Mayor-Council |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.51 sq mi (3.92 km2) |
| • Land | 1.51 sq mi (3.92 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 162 ft (49.38 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 636 |
| • Density | 420.36/sq mi (162.32/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (EST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
32058
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| Area code(s) | 904 |
| FIPS code | 12-39700 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0285404 |
Lawtey is a city in Bradford County, Florida, United States. The population was 636 at the 2020 US Census, down from 730 at the 2010 US Census.
The City of Lawtey has received national attention and earned the dubious distinction of being one of only two official speed traps designated by the American Automobile Association (AAA), (the other being Waldo a few miles to the south). However, the label was removed by AAA in August 2018 after reforms by police chief Shane Bennett.
Geography
The approximate coordinates for the City of Lawtey is located in northern Bradford County at 30°02′45″N 82°04′20″W / 30.045804°N 82.072127°W.
It is 7 miles (11 km) north of the county seat, Starke, by U.S. Route 301. To the north it is 18 miles (29 km) to Interstate 10 at the town of Baldwin.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.4 square miles (3.7 km2), all land.
Climate
The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild winters. According to the Köppen climate classification, the City of Lawtey has a humid subtropical climate zone (Cfa).
Demographics
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 492 | — | |
| 1920 | 372 | −24.4% | |
| 1930 | 554 | 48.9% | |
| 1940 | 427 | −22.9% | |
| 1950 | 576 | 34.9% | |
| 1960 | 623 | 8.2% | |
| 1970 | 636 | 2.1% | |
| 1980 | 692 | 8.8% | |
| 1990 | 676 | −2.3% | |
| 2000 | 656 | −3.0% | |
| 2010 | 730 | 11.3% | |
| 2020 | 636 | −12.9% | |
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2010 and 2020 census
| Race | Pop 2010 | Pop 2020 | % 2010 | % 2020 |
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| White (NH) | 432 | 375 | 59.18% | 58.96% |
| Black or African American (NH) | 262 | 198 | 35.89% | 31.13% |
| Native American or Alaska Native (NH) | 3 | 0 | 0.41% | 0.00% |
| Asian (NH) | 3 | 3 | 0.41% | 0.47% |
| Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian (NH) | 5 | 0 | 0.68% | 0.00% |
| Some other race (NH) | 1 | 3 | 0.14% | 0.47% |
| Two or more races/Multiracial (NH) | 9 | 42 | 1.23% | 6.60% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 15 | 15 | 2.05% | 2.36% |
| Total | 730 | 636 |
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 636 people, 296 households, and 219 families residing in the city.
As of the 2010 United States census, there were 730 people, 365 households, and 249 families residing in the city.
Notable people
- Volney Job Shipman, Union Army officer, businessman, and Republican gubernatorial candidate (1888 Florida gubernatorial election)
See also
In Spanish: Lawtey para niños
