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Lafayette Overview

5,555
TOTAL POPULATION
2,616
MALE POPULATION
2,939
FEMALE POPULATION
89.01
MALES / 100 FEMALES
112.35
FEMALES / 100 MALES
30.6
MEDIAN AGE
3.6
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.7
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$17,719
PER CAPITA INCOME
$43,976
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$40,240
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
33.2%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
66.8¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
0.36
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
2,383
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
58.8%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
1.4%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Lafayette Zip Codes

Lafayette Area Codes

Race in Lafayette

The most populous races in Lafayette are White / Caucasian (4,793 | 86.3%), Hispanic or Latino (877 | 15.8%), and Two or more Races (433 | 7.8%).
Race in Lafayette
Race# Population% Population
Asian00.0%
Black / African American651.2%
Hawaiian / Pacific00.0%
Hispanic or Latino87715.8%
Native / Alaskan100.2%
White / Caucasian4,79386.3%
Two or more Races4337.8%
Some other Race2544.6%
Total5,555100.0%

Ancestry in Lafayette

The most populous ancestries reported in Lafayette are American (1,610 | 29.0%), English (682 | 12.3%), Irish (524 | 9.4%), Mexican (508 | 9.1%), and German (171 | 3.1%), together accounting for 62.9% of all Lafayette residents.
Ancestry in Lafayette
Ancestry# Population% Population
American1,61029.0%
Central American1332.4%
Cherokee100.2%
Colombian861.5%
Cuban781.4%
Dutch571.0%
English68212.3%
European410.7%
French240.4%
German1713.1%
Guatemalan941.7%
Honduran10.0%
Irish5249.4%
Italian90.2%
Mexican5089.1%
Nigerian90.2%
Pennsylvania German140.3%
Puerto Rican721.3%
Russian450.8%
Salvadoran380.7%
Scotch-Irish480.9%
Scottish120.2%
South American861.5%
Subsaharan African90.2%
Welsh240.4%
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Immigrants in Lafayette

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Lafayette came from Central America (77 | 1.4%), Latin America (77 | 1.4%), El Salvador (38 | 0.7%), Guatemala (22 | 0.4%), and Mexico (17 | 0.3%), together accounting for 4.2% of all Lafayette residents.
Immigrants in Lafayette
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Central America771.4%
El Salvador380.7%
Guatemala220.4%
Latin America771.4%
Mexico170.3%
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Sex and Age in Lafayette

Sex and Age in Lafayette

The most populous age groups in Lafayette are 20 to 24 Years (329 | 12.6%) for men and Under 5 Years (399 | 13.6%) for women.
Sex and Age in Lafayette
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years239 (9.1%)399 (13.6%)
5 to 9 Years118 (4.5%)396 (13.5%)
10 to 14 Years315 (12.0%)28 (0.9%)
15 to 19 Years12 (0.5%)139 (4.7%)
20 to 24 Years329 (12.6%)240 (8.2%)
25 to 29 Years310 (11.8%)201 (6.8%)
30 to 34 Years176 (6.7%)304 (10.3%)
35 to 39 Years148 (5.7%)69 (2.4%)
40 to 44 Years213 (8.1%)140 (4.8%)
45 to 49 Years119 (4.5%)102 (3.5%)
50 to 54 Years170 (6.5%)159 (5.4%)
55 to 59 Years83 (3.2%)95 (3.2%)
60 to 64 Years86 (3.3%)162 (5.5%)
65 to 69 Years63 (2.4%)172 (5.9%)
70 to 74 Years102 (3.9%)125 (4.3%)
75 to 79 Years100 (3.8%)88 (3.0%)
80 to 84 Years19 (0.7%)77 (2.6%)
85 Years and over14 (0.5%)43 (1.5%)
Total2,616 (100.0%)2,939 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Lafayette

Median Family Size in Lafayette

The median family size in Lafayette is 3.59 persons per family, with single male/father families (208 | 17.3%) accounting for the largest median family size of 4.4 persons per family. On the other hand, single female/mother families (308 | 25.6%) represent the smallest median family size with 3.10 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Lafayette
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple687 (57.1%)3.57
Single Male/Father208 (17.3%)4.40
Single Female/Mother308 (25.6%)3.10
Total Families1,203 (100.0%)3.59

Median Household Size in Lafayette

The median household size in Lafayette is 2.69 persons per household, with single male/father households (208 | 10.5%) accounting for the largest median household size of 4.75 persons per household. non-family households (774 | 39.2%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.13 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Lafayette
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple687 (34.7%)3.57
Single Male/Father208 (10.5%)4.75
Single Female/Mother308 (15.6%)3.27
Non-family774 (39.2%)1.13
Total Households1,977 (100.0%)2.69

Household Size by Marriage Status in Lafayette

Out of a total of 1,977 households in Lafayette, 1,203 (60.9%) are family households, while 774 (39.2%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 3-person households, comprising 360, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 716.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Lafayette
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-716 (36.2%)
2-Person Households340 (17.2%)58 (2.9%)
3-Person Households360 (18.2%)0 (0.0%)
4-Person Households355 (18.0%)0 (0.0%)
5-Person Households78 (4.0%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households70 (3.5%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,203 (60.9%)774 (39.2%)

Female Fertility in Lafayette

Fertility by Age in Lafayette

Average fertility rate in Lafayette is 110.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 170.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 90.7% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Lafayette
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years127 (90.7%)170.0
35 to 50 years13 (9.3%)33.0
Total140 (100.0%)110.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Lafayette

70.0% of women with births (140) in Lafayette are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 20 to 34 years age bracket with 33.1% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 35 to 50 years age bracket with 0.0% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Lafayette
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years85 (66.9%)42 (33.1%)
35 to 50 years13 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total98 (70.0%)42 (30.0%)

Fertility by Education in Lafayette

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Lafayette
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School15 (10.7%)52.0
High School Diploma22 (15.7%)46.0
College or Associate's Degree76 (54.3%)249.0
Bachelor's Degree27 (19.3%)147.0
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Total140 (100.0%)110.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Lafayette

30.0% of women with births in Lafayette are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of high school diploma are most likely to be married with 100.0% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of less than high school are least likely to be married with 100.0% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Lafayette
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School0 (0.0%)15 (100.0%)
High School Diploma22 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
College or Associate's Degree76 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)27 (100.0%)
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total98 (70.0%)42 (30.0%)

Income in Lafayette

Income Overview in Lafayette

Per Capita Income in Lafayette is $17,719, while median incomes of families and households are $43,976 and $40,240 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income5,555$17,719
Median Family Income1,203$43,976
Mean Family Income1,203$53,691
Median Household Income1,977$40,240
Mean Household Income1,977$46,435
Income Deficit1,203$0
Wage / Income Gap (%)5,55533.24%
Wage / Income Gap ($)5,55566.76¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index5,5550.36

Earnings by Sex in Lafayette

Average Earnings in Lafayette are $23,707, $29,067 for men and $19,406 for women, a difference of 33.2%.
Earnings by Sex in Lafayette
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male1,393 (54.9%)$29,067
Female1,145 (45.1%)$19,406
Total2,538 (100.0%)$23,707

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Lafayette

The most common earnings brackets in Lafayette are $12,500 to $14,999 for men (219 | 15.7%) and $22,500 to $24,999 for women (178 | 15.5%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Lafayette
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less79 (5.7%)117 (10.2%)
$2,500 to $4,9996 (0.4%)74 (6.5%)
$5,000 to $7,49917 (1.2%)72 (6.3%)
$7,500 to $9,99918 (1.3%)21 (1.8%)
$10,000 to $12,49927 (1.9%)98 (8.6%)
$12,500 to $14,999219 (15.7%)58 (5.1%)
$15,000 to $17,49921 (1.5%)25 (2.2%)
$17,500 to $19,999104 (7.5%)141 (12.3%)
$20,000 to $22,49959 (4.2%)0 (0.0%)
$22,500 to $24,99956 (4.0%)178 (15.5%)
$25,000 to $29,999114 (8.2%)151 (13.2%)
$30,000 to $34,999101 (7.2%)41 (3.6%)
$35,000 to $39,99942 (3.0%)108 (9.4%)
$40,000 to $44,999110 (7.9%)7 (0.6%)
$45,000 to $49,99947 (3.4%)13 (1.1%)
$50,000 to $54,99976 (5.5%)0 (0.0%)
$55,000 to $64,99964 (4.6%)41 (3.6%)
$65,000 to $74,999106 (7.6%)0 (0.0%)
$75,000 to $99,99932 (2.3%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000+95 (6.8%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,393 (100.0%)1,145 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Lafayette

Average earnings in Lafayette are $33,221 for men and $22,922 for women, a difference of 31.0%. Men with an educational attainment of high school diploma enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $44,213, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $20,403. Women with an educational attainment of bachelor's degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $36,171, while those with college or associate's degree education have the smallest earnings of $17,771.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Lafayette
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$20,403$23,553
High School Diploma$44,213$0
College or Associate's Degree$39,620$17,771
Bachelor's Degree--
Graduate Degree--
Total$33,221$22,922

Family Income in Lafayette

Family Income Brackets in Lafayette

According to the Lafayette family income data, there are 304 families falling into the $50,000 to $74,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 25.3% of all families. Conversely, the $150,000 to $199,999 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 8 families (0.7%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in Lafayette
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,000131.1%
$10,000 to $14,999635.2%
$15,000 to $24,99912610.5%
$25,000 to $34,99918815.6%
$35,000 to $49,99930024.9%
$50,000 to $74,99930425.3%
$75,000 to $99,999756.2%
$100,000 to $149,9991179.7%
$150,000 to $199,99980.7%
$200,000+100.8%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Lafayette

4-person families (292 | 24.3%) account for the highest median family income in Lafayette with $68,906 per family, while 4-person families (292 | 24.3%) have the highest median income of $17,226 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Lafayette
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families412 (34.3%)$29,340
3-Person Families358 (29.8%)$47,206
4-Person Families292 (24.3%)$68,906
5-Person Families71 (5.9%)$0
6-Person Families70 (5.8%)$0
7+ Person Families0 (0.0%)$0
Total1,203 (100.0%)$43,976

Family Income by Number of Earners in Lafayette

Family Income by Number of Earners in Lafayette
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners196 (16.3%)$0
1 Earner379 (31.5%)$37,150
2 Earners532 (44.2%)$48,906
3+ Earners96 (8.0%)$68,263
Total1,203 (100.0%)$43,976

Household Income in Lafayette

Household Income Brackets in Lafayette

With 526 households falling in the category, the $50,000 to $74,999 income range is the most frequent in Lafayette, accounting for 26.6% of all households. In contrast, only 8 households (0.4%) fall into the $150,000 to $199,999 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Lafayette
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,000673.4%
$10,000 to $14,9991567.9%
$15,000 to $24,99928514.4%
$25,000 to $34,99933216.8%
$35,000 to $49,99937819.1%
$50,000 to $74,99952626.6%
$75,000 to $99,999974.9%
$100,000 to $149,9991175.9%
$150,000 to $199,99980.4%
$200,000+100.5%

Household Income by Householder Age in Lafayette

The median household income in Lafayette is $40,240, with the highest median household income of $62,614 found in the 25 to 44 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 635 households (32.1%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 65+ years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $28,294, with 605 households (30.6%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Lafayette
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years163 (8.2%)$49,010
25 to 44 Years635 (32.1%)$62,614
45 to 64 Years574 (29.0%)$37,443
65+ Years605 (30.6%)$28,294
Total1,977 (100.0%)$40,240

Poverty in Lafayette

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Lafayette

With 27.9% poverty level for males and 26.1% for females among the residents of Lafayette, 75 year old and over males and 55 to 64 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 57 males (47.1%) and 161 females (63.9%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Lafayette
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years104 (43.5%)104 (26.1%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)32 (39.5%)
6 to 11 Years8 (8.2%)56 (17.0%)
12 to 14 Years106 (33.7%)0 (0.0%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 24 Years99 (30.6%)39 (11.4%)
25 to 34 Years164 (38.3%)172 (35.2%)
35 to 44 Years0 (0.0%)40 (19.9%)
45 to 54 Years97 (35.7%)80 (31.4%)
55 to 64 Years21 (14.3%)161 (63.9%)
65 to 74 Years24 (14.5%)42 (14.1%)
75 Years and over57 (47.1%)28 (14.4%)
Total680 (27.9%)754 (26.1%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Lafayette

According to the poverty statistics in Lafayette, males aged 5 years and females aged 12 to 14 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 100.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Lafayette
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years135 (56.5%)295 (73.9%)
5 Years20 (100.0%)49 (60.5%)
6 to 11 Years90 (91.8%)274 (83.0%)
12 to 14 Years209 (66.3%)13 (100.0%)
15 Years7 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years0 (0.0%)30 (100.0%)
18 to 24 Years224 (69.4%)304 (88.6%)
25 to 34 Years264 (61.7%)316 (64.7%)
35 to 44 Years307 (100.0%)161 (80.1%)
45 to 54 Years175 (64.3%)175 (68.6%)
55 to 64 Years126 (85.7%)91 (36.1%)
65 to 74 Years141 (85.5%)255 (85.9%)
75 Years and over64 (52.9%)167 (85.6%)
Total1,762 (72.2%)2,130 (73.9%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Lafayette

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Lafayette show that 11.8% or 81 of the total 687 families live below the poverty line. Families with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate of 43.8%, comprising of 21 families. On the other hand, families with 1 or 2 children have the lowest poverty rate of 8.8%, which includes 30 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Lafayette
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children270 (90.0%)30 (10.0%)
1 or 2 Children309 (91.1%)30 (8.8%)
3 or 4 Children27 (56.2%)21 (43.8%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total606 (88.2%)81 (11.8%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Lafayette

According to the poverty data in Lafayette, 33.2% or 69 single-father households and 25.3% or 78 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 62 households (100.0%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 49 households (100.0%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Lafayette
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children0 (0.0%)14 (17.1%)
1 or 2 Children62 (100.0%)15 (8.5%)
3 or 4 Children7 (7.0%)49 (100.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total69 (33.2%)78 (25.3%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Lafayette

The poverty data for Lafayette shows that 81 of the married-couple family households (11.8%) and 147 of the single-parent households (28.5%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 21 households (43.8%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 56 household (37.6%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Lafayette
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children30 (10.0%)14 (10.9%)
1 or 2 Children30 (8.8%)77 (32.2%)
3 or 4 Children21 (43.8%)56 (37.6%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total81 (11.8%)147 (28.5%)

Employment Characteristics in Lafayette

Employment by Class of Employer in Lafayette

Among the 2,230 employed individuals in Lafayette, private company employees (1,752 | 78.6%), self-employed (not incorporated) (157 | 7.0%), and local government employees (139 | 6.2%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Lafayette
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees1,75278.6%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)843.8%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)1577.0%
Not-for-profit Organizations884.0%
Local Government Employees1396.2%
State Government Employees100.4%
Federal Government Employees00.0%
Unpaid Family Workers00.0%
Total2,230100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Lafayette

According to the labor force statistics for Lafayette, out of the total population over 16 years of age (4,053), 58.8% or 2,383 individuals are in the labor force, with 1.4% or 33 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 25 to 29 years, with 81.4% or 416 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 16 to 19 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 15.6% or 17 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Lafayette
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years109 (75.7%)17 (15.6%)
20 to 24 Years450 (79.1%)7 (1.6%)
25 to 29 Years416 (81.4%)0 (0.0%)
30 to 34 Years294 (61.3%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years381 (66.8%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 54 Years307 (55.8%)0 (0.0%)
55 to 59 Years126 (70.8%)0 (0.0%)
60 to 64 Years154 (62.1%)10 (6.5%)
65 to 74 Years69 (14.9%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over77 (22.6%)0 (0.0%)
Total2,383 (58.8%)33 (1.4%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Lafayette

According to labor force statistics for Lafayette, 66.1% of individuals (1,677) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (2,537) are in the labor force, with 0.6% or 10 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 88.1% or 200 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with bachelor's degree or higher education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 5.0% or 10 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Lafayette
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School325 (46.8%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma637 (62.5%)0 (0.0%)
College / Associate Degree516 (86.4%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher200 (88.1%)11 (5.0%)
Total1,677 (66.1%)15 (0.6%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Lafayette

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Lafayette are Management (305 | 13.0%), Community & Social Service (102 | 4.3%), Education Instruction & Library (102 | 4.3%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (23 | 1.0%), and Health Technologists (23 | 1.0%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Lafayette

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Lafayette, the most male-oriented occupations are Health Diagnosing & Treating (43.5%), Health Technologists (43.5%), and Management (18.0%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Business & Financial (100.0%), Community & Social Service (83.3%), and Education Instruction & Library (83.3%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Lafayette
OccupationMaleFemale
Management55 (18.0%)250 (82.0%)
Business & Financial0 (0.0%)8 (100.0%)
Computers, Engineering & Science0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Computers & Mathematics0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Architecture & Engineering0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Life, Physical & Social Science0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Community & Social Service 17 (16.7%)85 (83.3%)
Education, Arts & Media0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Legal Services & Support0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Education Instruction & Library17 (16.7%)85 (83.3%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating10 (43.5%)13 (56.5%)
Health Technologists10 (43.5%)13 (56.5%)
Total (Category)82 (18.7%)356 (81.3%)
Total (Overall)1,282 (54.6%)1,067 (45.4%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Lafayette are Cleaning & Maintenance (195 | 8.3%), Healthcare Support (139 | 5.9%), Security & Protection (70 | 3.0%), Personal Care & Service (62 | 2.6%), and Law Enforcement (61 | 2.6%).
Services Occupations in Lafayette

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Lafayette, the most male-oriented occupations are Security & Protection (100.0%), Firefighting & Prevention (100.0%), and Law Enforcement (100.0%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (100.0%), Food Preparation & Serving (100.0%), and Personal Care & Service (100.0%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Lafayette
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support0 (0.0%)139 (100.0%)
Security & Protection70 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Firefighting & Prevention9 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Law Enforcement61 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Food Preparation & Serving0 (0.0%)38 (100.0%)
Cleaning & Maintenance169 (86.7%)26 (13.3%)
Personal Care & Service0 (0.0%)62 (100.0%)
Total (Category)239 (47.4%)265 (52.6%)
Total (Overall)1,282 (54.6%)1,067 (45.4%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Lafayette are Office & Administration (279 | 11.9%), and Sales & Related (202 | 8.6%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Lafayette

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Lafayette
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related123 (60.9%)79 (39.1%)
Office & Administration56 (20.1%)223 (79.9%)
Total (Category)179 (37.2%)302 (62.8%)
Total (Overall)1,282 (54.6%)1,067 (45.4%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Lafayette are Construction & Extraction (165 | 7.0%), and Installation, Maintenance & Repair (124 | 5.3%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Lafayette

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Lafayette
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction & Extraction165 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair124 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)289 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Overall)1,282 (54.6%)1,067 (45.4%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Lafayette are Production (339 | 14.4%), Material Moving (220 | 9.4%), and Transportation (78 | 3.3%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Lafayette

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Lafayette
OccupationMaleFemale
Production252 (74.3%)87 (25.7%)
Transportation58 (74.4%)20 (25.6%)
Material Moving183 (83.2%)37 (16.8%)
Total (Category)493 (77.4%)144 (22.6%)
Total (Overall)1,282 (54.6%)1,067 (45.4%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Lafayette

Employment Industries in Lafayette

The major employment industries in Lafayette include Accommodation & Food Services (313 | 13.3%), Manufacturing (278 | 11.8%), Retail Trade (271 | 11.5%), Construction (243 | 10.3%), and Health Care & Social Assistance (242 | 10.3%).
Employment Industries in Lafayette

Employment Industries by Sex in Lafayette

The Lafayette industries that see more men than women are Wholesale Trade (100.0%), Professional & Scientific (100.0%), and Construction (88.1%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Utilities (100.0%), Health Care & Social Assistance (100.0%), and Accommodation & Food Services (93.9%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Lafayette
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction214 (88.1%)29 (11.9%)
Manufacturing173 (62.2%)105 (37.8%)
Wholesale Trade147 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Retail Trade186 (68.6%)85 (31.4%)
Transportation & Warehousing47 (58.8%)33 (41.2%)
Utilities0 (0.0%)8 (100.0%)
Information0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Finance & Insurance10 (8.7%)105 (91.3%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing176 (83.4%)35 (16.6%)
Professional & Scientific13 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support186 (87.3%)27 (12.7%)
Educational Services17 (28.8%)42 (71.2%)
Health Care & Social Assistance0 (0.0%)242 (100.0%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Accommodation & Food Services19 (6.1%)294 (93.9%)
Public Administration61 (80.3%)15 (19.7%)
Total1,282 (54.6%)1,067 (45.4%)

Education in Lafayette

School Enrollment in Lafayette

The most common levels of schooling among the 1,320 students in Lafayette are elementary school (354 | 26.8%), middle school (332 | 25.2%), and college / undergraduate (293 | 22.2%).
School Enrollment in Lafayette
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool1178.9%
Kindergarten14110.7%
Elementary School35426.8%
Middle School33225.2%
High School614.6%
College / Undergraduate29322.2%
Graduate / Professional221.7%
Total1,320100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Lafayette

Out of a total of 1,320 students who are enrolled in schools in Lafayette, 90 (6.8%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 1,230 (93.2%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 36 (37.1% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 5 to 9 year old has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 504 (100.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Lafayette
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds61 (62.9%)36 (37.1%)
5 to 9 Year Old504 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
10 to 14 Year Olds289 (84.3%)54 (15.7%)
15 to 17 Year Olds37 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 19 Year Olds24 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Year Olds266 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Year Olds49 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,230 (93.2%)90 (6.8%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Lafayette

Education (96 | 27.0%), physical & health sciences (95 | 26.7%), science & technology (90 | 25.3%), business (62 | 17.4%), and social sciences (13 | 3.6%) are the most common fields of study among 356 individuals in Lafayette who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Lafayette
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics00.0%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural00.0%
Physical & Health Sciences9526.7%
Psychology00.0%
Social Sciences133.6%
Engineering00.0%
Multidisciplinary Studies00.0%
Science & Technology9025.3%
Business6217.4%
Education9627.0%
Literature & Languages00.0%
Liberal Arts & History00.0%
Visual & Performing Arts00.0%
Communications00.0%
Arts & Humanities00.0%
Total356100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Lafayette

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Lafayette

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Lafayette are males with 2 vehicles (614, accounting for 50.1%) and females with 2 vehicles (310, making up 61.2%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Lafayette
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle9 (0.7%)13 (1.3%)
1 Vehicle287 (23.4%)437 (43.5%)
2 Vehicles614 (50.1%)310 (30.9%)
3 Vehicles114 (9.3%)58 (5.8%)
4 Vehicles202 (16.5%)186 (18.5%)
5 or more Vehicles0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,226 (100.0%)1,004 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Lafayette

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Lafayette are 10 to 14 minutes (500 commuters, 22.8%), 60 to 89 minutes (376 commuters, 17.2%), and less than 5 minutes (341 commuters, 15.6%).
Commute Time in Lafayette
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes34115.6%
5 to 9 Minutes1617.3%
10 to 14 Minutes50022.8%
15 to 19 Minutes1366.2%
20 to 24 Minutes1225.6%
25 to 29 Minutes231.1%
30 to 34 Minutes1074.9%
35 to 39 Minutes773.5%
40 to 44 Minutes1135.2%
45 to 59 Minutes23410.7%
60 to 89 Minutes37617.2%
90 or more Minutes00.0%

Commute Time by Sex in Lafayette

The most common commute times in Lafayette are 60 to 89 minutes (340 commuters, 28.0%) for males and 10 to 14 minutes (325 commuters, 33.3%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Lafayette
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes149 (12.3%)192 (19.7%)
5 to 9 Minutes46 (3.8%)115 (11.8%)
10 to 14 Minutes175 (14.4%)325 (33.3%)
15 to 19 Minutes89 (7.3%)47 (4.8%)
20 to 24 Minutes16 (1.3%)106 (10.8%)
25 to 29 Minutes0 (0.0%)23 (2.4%)
30 to 34 Minutes74 (6.1%)33 (3.4%)
35 to 39 Minutes44 (3.6%)33 (3.4%)
40 to 44 Minutes75 (6.2%)38 (3.9%)
45 to 59 Minutes205 (16.9%)29 (3.0%)
60 to 89 Minutes340 (28.0%)36 (3.7%)
90 or more Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Lafayette

The most frequent times of departure to work in Lafayette are 12:00 AM to 4:59 AM (199, 16.4%) for males and 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (301, 30.8%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Lafayette
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM199 (16.4%)172 (17.6%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM131 (10.8%)13 (1.3%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM97 (8.0%)27 (2.8%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM108 (8.9%)0 (0.0%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM123 (10.1%)47 (4.8%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM86 (7.1%)301 (30.8%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM37 (3.0%)106 (10.8%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM76 (6.3%)0 (0.0%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM0 (0.0%)24 (2.5%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM0 (0.0%)11 (1.1%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM105 (8.7%)155 (15.9%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM112 (9.2%)121 (12.4%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM139 (11.5%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,213 (100.0%)977 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Lafayette

Occupancy by Ownership in Lafayette

Of the total 1,977 dwellings in Lafayette, owner-occupied units account for 995 (50.3%), while renter-occupied units make up 982 (49.7%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Lafayette
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units99550.3%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units98249.7%
Total Occupied Housing Units1,977100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Lafayette

Occupancy by Household Size in Lafayette
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household71636.2%
2-Person Household39820.1%
3-Person Household36018.2%
4+ Person Household50325.4%
Total Housing Units1,977100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Lafayette

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Lafayette
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household341 (47.6%)375 (52.4%)
2-Person Household184 (46.2%)214 (53.8%)
3-Person Household121 (33.6%)239 (66.4%)
4+ Person Household349 (69.4%)154 (30.6%)
Total Housing Units995 (50.3%)982 (49.7%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Lafayette

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Lafayette
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School157 (38.8%)248 (61.2%)
High School Diploma447 (58.9%)312 (41.1%)
College/Associate Degree302 (43.4%)393 (56.6%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher89 (75.4%)29 (24.6%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Lafayette

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Lafayette
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years52926.8%
35 to 44 Years26913.6%
45 to 54 Years31215.8%
55 to 64 Years26213.3%
65 to 74 Years33717.1%
75 to 84 Years23812.0%
85 Years and Over301.5%
Total1,977100.0%

Housing Finances in Lafayette

Median Income by Occupancy in Lafayette

Median Income by Occupancy in Lafayette
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied995 (50.3%)$43,221
Renter-Occupied982 (49.7%)$35,754
Average1,977 (100.0%)$40,240

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Lafayette

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Lafayette
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,00026 (2.6%)14 (1.4%)
$5,000 to $9,9990 (0.0%)28 (2.9%)
$10,000 to $14,99971 (7.1%)85 (8.7%)
$15,000 to $19,99940 (4.0%)75 (7.6%)
$20,000 to $24,99990 (9.0%)80 (8.2%)
$25,000 to $34,999143 (14.4%)190 (19.4%)
$35,000 to $49,999146 (14.7%)231 (23.5%)
$50,000 to $74,999271 (27.2%)255 (26.0%)
$75,000 to $99,99973 (7.3%)24 (2.4%)
$100,000 to $149,999117 (11.8%)0 (0.0%)
$150,000 or more18 (1.8%)0 (0.0%)
Total995 (100.0%)982 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Lafayette

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Lafayette
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $300111 (11.2%)77 (7.8%)
$300 to $499389 (39.1%)23 (2.3%)
$500 to $799224 (22.5%)260 (26.5%)
$800 to $99973 (7.3%)389 (39.6%)
$1,000 to $1,499177 (17.8%)125 (12.7%)
$1,500 to $1,99911 (1.1%)82 (8.4%)
$2,000 to $2,4990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$2,500 to $2,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$3,000 or more10 (1.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total995 (100.0%)982 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Lafayette

Housing Structures in Lafayette

Housing Structures in Lafayette
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached1,37869.7%
Single Unit, Attached00.0%
2 Unit Apartments1236.2%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments1758.8%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments1507.6%
10 or more Apartments784.0%
Mobile Home / Other733.7%
Total1,977100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Lafayette

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Lafayette
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached974 (70.7%)404 (29.3%)
Single Unit, Attached0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
2 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)123 (100.0%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)175 (100.0%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)150 (100.0%)
10 or more Apartments0 (0.0%)78 (100.0%)
Mobile Home / Other21 (28.8%)52 (71.2%)
Total995 (50.3%)982 (49.7%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Lafayette

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Lafayette
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
2 or 3 Rooms21 (2.1%)210 (21.4%)
4 or 5 Rooms285 (28.6%)560 (57.0%)
6 or 7 Rooms381 (38.3%)212 (21.6%)
8 or more Rooms308 (30.9%)0 (0.0%)
Total995 (100.0%)982 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Lafayette

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Lafayette
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas521 (52.4%)210 (21.4%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas63 (6.3%)13 (1.3%)
Electricity397 (39.9%)759 (77.3%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene14 (1.4%)0 (0.0%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
No Fuel Used0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total995 (100.0%)982 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Lafayette

Household Vehicle Usage in Lafayette
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle15 (1.5%)24 (2.4%)
1 Vehicle419 (42.1%)541 (55.1%)
2 Vehicles406 (40.8%)299 (30.4%)
3 or more Vehicles155 (15.6%)118 (12.0%)
Total995 (100.0%)982 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Lafayette

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Lafayette

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units614381
Median Property Value$146,700$191,300
Median Household Income$40,682$18
Monthly Housing Costs$377$10
Real Estate Taxes$732$0

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Lafayette

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Lafayette
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,00014 (2.3%)62 (16.3%)
$50,000 to $99,999121 (19.7%)69 (18.1%)
$100,000 to $299,999441 (71.8%)219 (57.5%)
$300,000 to $499,99938 (6.2%)21 (5.5%)
$500,000 to $749,9990 (0.0%)10 (2.6%)
$750,000 to $999,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$1,000,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total614 (100.0%)381 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Lafayette

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Lafayette
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,00026 (4.2%)17 (4.5%)
$10,000 to $24,99966 (10.7%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $34,999143 (23.3%)135 (35.4%)
$35,000 to $49,999130 (21.2%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $74,999181 (29.5%)16 (4.2%)
$75,000 to $99,99945 (7.3%)90 (23.6%)
$100,000 to $149,99923 (3.7%)28 (7.3%)
$150,000 or more0 (0.0%)94 (24.7%)
Total614 (100.0%)381 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Lafayette

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Lafayette
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x114 (18.6%)68,170 (17,892.4%)
2.0x to 2.9x126 (20.5%)157 (41.2%)
3.0x to 3.9x185 (30.1%)115 (30.2%)
4.0x or more176 (28.7%)11 (2.9%)
Total614 (100.0%)381 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Lafayette

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Lafayette
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $800374 (60.9%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,499189 (30.8%)187 (49.1%)
$800 to $1,49930 (4.9%)169 (44.4%)
Total614 (100.0%)381 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Lafayette

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Lafayette

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Lafayette
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years739 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 18 Years817 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
19 to 25 Years507 (73.5%)183 (26.5%)
26 to 34 Years535 (61.6%)333 (38.4%)
35 to 44 Years478 (94.1%)30 (5.9%)
45 to 54 Years327 (62.1%)200 (38.0%)
55 to 64 Years350 (87.7%)49 (12.3%)
65 to 74 Years462 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and older316 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total4,531 (85.1%)795 (14.9%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Lafayette

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Lafayette
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born739 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, Citizen817 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen507 (73.5%)183 (26.5%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Lafayette

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Lafayette
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,000708 (70.0%)304 (30.0%)
$25,000 to $49,9991,515 (80.4%)370 (19.6%)
$50,000 to $74,9991,621 (93.9%)105 (6.1%)
$75,000 to $99,999204 (92.7%)16 (7.3%)
$100,000 and over476 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Lafayette

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Lafayette
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 6408 (55.2%)363 (49.1%)
6 to 18 Years305 (37.3%)512 (62.7%)
19 to 25 Years140 (20.3%)367 (53.2%)
25 to 34 Years134 (15.4%)401 (46.2%)
35 to 44 Years101 (19.9%)378 (74.4%)
45 to 54 Years93 (17.6%)234 (44.4%)
55 to 64 Years100 (25.1%)299 (74.9%)
65 to 74 Years462 (100.0%)247 (53.5%)
75 Years and over316 (100.0%)226 (71.5%)
Total2,059 (38.7%)3,027 (56.8%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Lafayette

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Lafayette
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)25 (5.5%)
18 to 34 Years129 (17.2%)25 (3.0%)
35 to 64 Years155 (21.3%)302 (42.7%)
65 to 74 Years67 (40.6%)116 (39.1%)
75 Years and over78 (64.5%)121 (62.1%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Lafayette

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Lafayette: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years115 (15.8%)105 (14.8%)
65 to 74 Years52 (31.5%)71 (23.9%)
75 Years and over57 (47.1%)27 (13.9%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Lafayette: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years49 (6.8%)73 (10.3%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)9 (3.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)28 (14.4%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Lafayette: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)25 (5.5%)
18 to 34 Years112 (14.9%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years33 (4.5%)198 (28.0%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)20 (6.7%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)16 (8.2%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Lafayette: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years17 (2.3%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years24 (3.3%)169 (23.9%)
65 to 74 Years24 (14.5%)74 (24.9%)
75 Years and over21 (17.4%)121 (62.1%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Lafayette: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)25 (5.5%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years24 (3.3%)71 (10.0%)
65 to 74 Years15 (9.1%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over14 (11.6%)29 (14.9%)

Technology Access in Lafayette

Computing Device Access in Lafayette

Computing Device Access in Lafayette
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop1,21661.5%
Smartphone1,57679.7%
Tablet98749.9%
No Computing Device28814.6%
Total1,977100.0%

Internet Access in Lafayette

Internet Access in Lafayette
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet00.0%
Broadband Home97149.1%
Cellular Data Only48624.6%
Satellite Internet914.6%
No Internet46523.5%
Total1,977100.0%

Lafayette Summary

Lafayette is a city located in Macon County, Tennessee, United States. The population was 4,474 at the 2010 census. It is the county seat of Macon County. The city is located in the central part of the state, approximately 70 miles (110 km) east of Nashville.

History

The area that is now Lafayette was first settled in the early 19th century. The city was named after the Marquis de Lafayette, a French military hero who fought in the American Revolutionary War. The city was incorporated in 1845.
During the Civil War, Lafayette was the site of a major battle between Union and Confederate forces. The Battle of Lafayette was fought on June 18, 1862. The Union forces were victorious and the city was occupied by Union troops for the remainder of the war.

Geography

Lafayette is located at 35°37'25" North, 85°51'17" West (35.623607, -85.854720). According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 4.2 square miles (10.8 km2), all land.

Economy

Lafayette is a small city with a diverse economy. The city is home to several manufacturing companies, including a furniture factory, a plastics factory, and a paper mill. The city also has a number of retail stores, restaurants, and other businesses.

Demographics

As of the census of 2010, there were 4,474 people, 1,845 households, and 1,097 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,072.2 people per square mile (414.3/km2). There were 2,039 housing units at an average density of 487.7 per square mile (188.3/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 79.2% White, 17.3% African American, 0.3% Native American, 0.4% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 1.2% from other races, and 1.5% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.7% of the population.
There were 1,845 households, out of which 28.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 37.2% were married couples living together, 17.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 40.2% were non-families. 34.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.30 and the average family size was 2.94.
In the city, the population was spread out, with 24.2% under the age of 18, 8.7% from 18 to 24, 27.2% from 25 to 44, 22.3% from 45 to 64, and 17.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 87.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 81.3 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $25,938, and the median income for a family was $32,917. Males had a median income of $27,917 versus $20,000 for females. The per capita income for the city was $14,945. About 17.2% of families and 20.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 28.2% of those under age 18 and 16.2% of those age 65 or over.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Lafayette?
Total Population of Lafayette is 5,555.
What is the Total Male Population of Lafayette?
Total Male Population of Lafayette is 2,616.
What is the Total Female Population of Lafayette?
Total Female Population of Lafayette is 2,939.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Lafayette?
There are 89.01 Males per 100 Females in Lafayette.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Lafayette?
There are 112.35 Females per 100 Males in Lafayette.
What is the Median Population Age in Lafayette?
Median Population Age in Lafayette is 30.6 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Lafayette
Average Family Size in Lafayette is 3.6 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Lafayette
Average Household Size in Lafayette is 2.7 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Lafayette?
Per Capita income in Lafayette is $17,719.
What is the Median Family Income in Lafayette?
Median Family Income in Lafayette is $43,976.
What is the Median Household income in Lafayette?
Median Household Income in Lafayette is $40,240.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Lafayette?
Income or Wage Gap in Lafayette is 33.2%.
Women in Lafayette earn 66.8 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Lafayette?
Inequality or Gini Index in Lafayette is 0.36.
How Large is the Labor Force in Lafayette?
There are 2,383 People in the Labor Forcein in Lafayette.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Lafayette?
58.8% of People are in the Labor Force in Lafayette.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Lafayette?
Unemployment Rate in Lafayette is 1.4%.