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Malone, Florida
Town of Malone
LORAN-C transmitter Malone Station
LORAN-C transmitter Malone Station
Location in Jackson County and the state of Florida
Location in Jackson County and the state of Florida
Country  United States
State  Florida
County  Jackson
Incorporated 1911
Government
 • Type Mayor-Council
Area
 • Total 3.05 sq mi (7.90 km2)
 • Land 3.05 sq mi (7.90 km2)
 • Water 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
141 ft (43 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total 1,959
 • Density 642.72/sq mi (248.12/km2)
Time zone UTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
32445
Area code(s) 850
FIPS code 12-42650
GNIS feature ID 0286334

Malone is a town in Jackson County, Florida, United States. The population was 1,959 at the 2020 census.

Geography

Malone is located in northern Jackson County at 30°57′26″N 85°09′40″W / 30.957162°N 85.161230°W / 30.957162; -85.161230.

Florida State Road 2 runs through the center of town as 8th Avenue, leading east 9 miles (14 km) to the Georgia border at the Chattahoochee River, and west 15 miles (24 km) to Campbellton. State Road 71 passes through Malone as 10th Street, crossing FL-SR 2 in the center of town. FL-SR 71 leads north 4 miles (6 km) to the Alabama border and south 15 miles (24 km) to Marianna, the Jackson County seat.

According to the United States Census Bureau, Malone has a total area of 3.1 square miles (8.1 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 Town of Malone has a humid subtropical climate zone (Cfa).

Demographics

Historical population
Census Pop.
1930 418
1940 442 5.7%
1950 521 17.9%
1960 661 26.9%
1970 667 0.9%
1980 897 34.5%
1990 765 −14.7%
2000 2,007 162.4%
2010 2,088 4.0%
2020 1,959 −6.2%
U.S. Decennial Census

2010 and 2020 census

Malone racial composition
(Hispanics excluded from racial categories)
(NH = Non-Hispanic)
Race Pop 2010 Pop 2020 % 2010 % 2020
White (NH) 831 736 39.80% 37.57%
Black or African American (NH) 932 910 44.64% 46.45%
Native American or Alaska Native (NH) 5 7 0.24% 0.36%
Asian (NH) 21 0 1.01% 0.00%
Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian (NH) 0 0 0.00% 0.00%
Some other race (NH) 3 7 0.24% 0.36%
Two or more races/Multiracial (NH) 31 39 1.48% 1.99%
Hispanic or Latino (any race) 265 260 12.69% 13.27%
Total 2,088 1,959

As of the 2020 United States census, there were 1,959 people, 279 households, and 150 families residing in the town.

As of the 2010 United States census, there were 2,088 people, 429 households, and 316 families residing in the town.

Education

Malone public schools are served by the Jackson County School Board.

Malone School houses grades K–12 with approximately 600 students. Malone School earned an "A" on the last FCAT scores.

Malone High School boys basketball program has won 14 state championships. The girls basketball program has won 1 state championship.

Points of interest

  • LORAN-C transmitter Malone

Notable people

  • Frank Smith, former MLB baseball player who was a resident of Malone at the time of his death

See also

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