La Fayette, AL

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La Fayette Overview

2,700
TOTAL POPULATION
1,454
MALE POPULATION
1,246
FEMALE POPULATION
116.69
MALES / 100 FEMALES
85.69
FEMALES / 100 MALES
48.4
MEDIAN AGE
2.8
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.3
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$22,150
PER CAPITA INCOME
$43,958
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$32,031
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
40.1%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
59.9¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
$11,871
FAMILY INCOME DEFICIT
0.45
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
925
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
39.6%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
3.7%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Race in La Fayette

The most populous races in La Fayette are Black / African American (1,783 | 66.0%), White / Caucasian (887 | 32.9%), and Two or more Races (21 | 0.8%).
Race in La Fayette
Race# Population% Population
Asian00.0%
Black / African American1,78366.0%
Hawaiian / Pacific00.0%
Hispanic or Latino120.4%
Native / Alaskan90.3%
White / Caucasian88732.9%
Two or more Races210.8%
Some other Race00.0%
Total2,700100.0%

Ancestry in La Fayette

The most populous ancestries reported in La Fayette are American (462 | 17.1%), English (122 | 4.5%), Irish (67 | 2.5%), Scottish (49 | 1.8%), and European (31 | 1.1%), together accounting for 27.1% of all La Fayette residents.
Ancestry in La Fayette
Ancestry# Population% Population
African150.6%
American46217.1%
Choctaw90.3%
English1224.5%
European311.1%
French Canadian120.4%
German190.7%
Irish672.5%
Scotch-Irish150.6%
Scottish491.8%
Spaniard120.4%
Subsaharan African150.6%
Swedish60.2%
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Immigrants in La Fayette

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in La Fayette came from Barbados (8 | 0.3%), Caribbean (8 | 0.3%), and Latin America (8 | 0.3%), together accounting for 0.9% of all La Fayette residents.
Immigrants in La Fayette
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Barbados80.3%
Caribbean80.3%
Latin America80.3%
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Sex and Age in La Fayette

Sex and Age in La Fayette

The most populous age groups in La Fayette are 10 to 14 Years (145 | 10.0%) for men and 35 to 39 Years (165 | 13.2%) for women.
Sex and Age in La Fayette
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years109 (7.5%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Years35 (2.4%)17 (1.4%)
10 to 14 Years145 (10.0%)49 (3.9%)
15 to 19 Years42 (2.9%)30 (2.4%)
20 to 24 Years96 (6.6%)29 (2.3%)
25 to 29 Years79 (5.4%)153 (12.3%)
30 to 34 Years119 (8.2%)31 (2.5%)
35 to 39 Years20 (1.4%)165 (13.2%)
40 to 44 Years37 (2.5%)73 (5.9%)
45 to 49 Years127 (8.7%)61 (4.9%)
50 to 54 Years95 (6.5%)132 (10.6%)
55 to 59 Years131 (9.0%)109 (8.7%)
60 to 64 Years95 (6.5%)105 (8.4%)
65 to 69 Years86 (5.9%)114 (9.1%)
70 to 74 Years129 (8.9%)68 (5.5%)
75 to 79 Years73 (5.0%)0 (0.0%)
80 to 84 Years27 (1.9%)55 (4.4%)
85 Years and over9 (0.6%)55 (4.4%)
Total1,454 (100.0%)1,246 (100.0%)

Families and Households in La Fayette

Median Family Size in La Fayette

The median family size in La Fayette is 2.78 persons per family, with married-couple families (369 | 52.1%) accounting for the largest median family size of 2.98 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (105 | 14.8%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.36 persons per family.
Median Family Size in La Fayette
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple369 (52.1%)2.98
Single Male/Father105 (14.8%)2.36
Single Female/Mother234 (33.1%)2.64
Total Families708 (100.0%)2.78

Median Household Size in La Fayette

The median household size in La Fayette is 2.26 persons per household, with married-couple households (369 | 34.5%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.11 persons per household. non-family households (362 | 33.8%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.10 persons per household.
Median Household Size in La Fayette
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple369 (34.5%)3.11
Single Male/Father105 (9.8%)2.36
Single Female/Mother234 (21.9%)2.66
Non-family362 (33.8%)1.10
Total Households1,070 (100.0%)2.26

Household Size by Marriage Status in La Fayette

Out of a total of 1,070 households in La Fayette, 708 (66.2%) are family households, while 362 (33.8%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 409, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 333.
Household Size by Marriage Status in La Fayette
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-333 (31.1%)
2-Person Households409 (38.2%)29 (2.7%)
3-Person Households165 (15.4%)0 (0.0%)
4-Person Households65 (6.1%)0 (0.0%)
5-Person Households10 (0.9%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households59 (5.5%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total708 (66.2%)362 (33.8%)

Female Fertility in La Fayette

Fertility by Age in La Fayette

Average fertility rate in La Fayette is 74.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 192.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 100.0% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in La Fayette
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years41 (100.0%)192.0
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0.0
Total41 (100.0%)74.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in La Fayette

Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in La Fayette
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years0 (0.0%)41 (100.0%)
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)41 (100.0%)

Fertility by Education in La Fayette

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in La Fayette
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0.0
High School Diploma18 (43.9%)75.0
College or Associate's Degree23 (56.1%)102.0
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Total41 (100.0%)74.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in La Fayette

Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in La Fayette
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)18 (100.0%)
College or Associate's Degree0 (0.0%)23 (100.0%)
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)41 (100.0%)

Income in La Fayette

Income Overview in La Fayette

Per Capita Income in La Fayette is $22,150, while median incomes of families and households are $43,958 and $32,031 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income2,700$22,150
Median Family Income708$43,958
Mean Family Income708$61,864
Median Household Income1,070$32,031
Mean Household Income1,070$50,506
Income Deficit708$11,871
Wage / Income Gap (%)2,70040.08%
Wage / Income Gap ($)2,70059.92¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index2,7000.45

Earnings by Sex in La Fayette

Average Earnings in La Fayette are $29,953, $37,451 for men and $22,441 for women, a difference of 40.1%.
Earnings by Sex in La Fayette
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male548 (49.7%)$37,451
Female554 (50.3%)$22,441
Total1,102 (100.0%)$29,953

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in La Fayette

The most common earnings brackets in La Fayette are $40,000 to $44,999 for men (82 | 15.0%) and $20,000 to $22,499 for women (128 | 23.1%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in La Fayette
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less32 (5.8%)29 (5.2%)
$2,500 to $4,9990 (0.0%)56 (10.1%)
$5,000 to $7,49956 (10.2%)0 (0.0%)
$7,500 to $9,99918 (3.3%)5 (0.9%)
$10,000 to $12,49937 (6.8%)25 (4.5%)
$12,500 to $14,99923 (4.2%)19 (3.4%)
$15,000 to $17,4998 (1.5%)13 (2.4%)
$17,500 to $19,99913 (2.4%)5 (0.9%)
$20,000 to $22,4990 (0.0%)128 (23.1%)
$22,500 to $24,99910 (1.8%)4 (0.7%)
$25,000 to $29,99920 (3.6%)51 (9.2%)
$30,000 to $34,9997 (1.3%)49 (8.8%)
$35,000 to $39,99963 (11.5%)5 (0.9%)
$40,000 to $44,99982 (15.0%)40 (7.2%)
$45,000 to $49,99913 (2.4%)46 (8.3%)
$50,000 to $54,99925 (4.6%)6 (1.1%)
$55,000 to $64,99944 (8.0%)46 (8.3%)
$65,000 to $74,99913 (2.4%)0 (0.0%)
$75,000 to $99,99974 (13.5%)12 (2.2%)
$100,000+10 (1.8%)15 (2.7%)
Total548 (100.0%)554 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in La Fayette

Average earnings in La Fayette are $42,813 for men and $25,139 for women, a difference of 41.3%. Men with an educational attainment of college or associate's degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $57,768, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $18,750. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $63,542, while those with high school diploma education have the smallest earnings of $20,725.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in La Fayette
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$18,750$0
High School Diploma$40,757$20,725
College or Associate's Degree$57,768$29,286
Bachelor's Degree--
Graduate Degree--
Total$42,813$25,139

Family Income in La Fayette

Family Income Brackets in La Fayette

According to the La Fayette family income data, there are 165 families falling into the $25,000 to $34,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 23.3% of all families. Conversely, the $200,000+ income bracket is the least frequent group with only 7 families (1.0%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in La Fayette
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,000425.9%
$10,000 to $14,999365.1%
$15,000 to $24,9997110.0%
$25,000 to $34,99916523.3%
$35,000 to $49,999557.8%
$50,000 to $74,99911616.4%
$75,000 to $99,999699.7%
$100,000 to $149,99911416.1%
$150,000 to $199,999334.7%
$200,000+71.0%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in La Fayette

6-person families (38 | 5.4%) account for the highest median family income in La Fayette with $180,804 per family, while 6-person families (38 | 5.4%) have the highest median income of $30,134 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in La Fayette
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families416 (58.8%)$44,167
3-Person Families179 (25.3%)$0
4-Person Families65 (9.2%)$0
5-Person Families10 (1.4%)$0
6-Person Families38 (5.4%)$180,804
7+ Person Families0 (0.0%)$0
Total708 (100.0%)$43,958

Family Income by Number of Earners in La Fayette

The median family income in La Fayette is $43,958, with families comprising 3+ earners (58) having the highest median family income of $180,536, while families with 1 earner (285) have the lowest median family income of $31,914, accounting for 8.2% and 40.3% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in La Fayette
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners234 (33.1%)$31,964
1 Earner285 (40.3%)$31,914
2 Earners131 (18.5%)$96,563
3+ Earners58 (8.2%)$180,536
Total708 (100.0%)$43,958

Household Income in La Fayette

Household Income Brackets in La Fayette

With 231 households falling in the category, the $25,000 to $34,999 income range is the most frequent in La Fayette, accounting for 21.6% of all households. In contrast, only 7 households (0.6%) fall into the $200,000+ income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in La Fayette
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,000857.9%
$10,000 to $14,999979.1%
$15,000 to $24,99918016.8%
$25,000 to $34,99923121.6%
$35,000 to $49,999888.2%
$50,000 to $74,99914113.2%
$75,000 to $99,999958.9%
$100,000 to $149,99911410.7%
$150,000 to $199,999333.1%
$200,000+70.7%

Household Income by Householder Age in La Fayette

The median household income in La Fayette is $32,031, with the highest median household income of $41,042 found in the 65+ years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 335 households (31.3%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $0, with 5 households (0.5%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in La Fayette
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years5 (0.5%)$0
25 to 44 Years291 (27.2%)$31,063
45 to 64 Years439 (41.0%)$35,865
65+ Years335 (31.3%)$41,042
Total1,070 (100.0%)$32,031

Poverty in La Fayette

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in La Fayette

With 23.7% poverty level for males and 23.8% for females among the residents of La Fayette, 12 to 14 year old males and 12 to 14 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 32 males (88.9%) and 38 females (100.0%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in La Fayette
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years20 (21.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years46 (35.7%)0 (0.0%)
12 to 14 Years32 (88.9%)38 (100.0%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 24 Years14 (14.4%)6 (12.0%)
25 to 34 Years17 (10.4%)72 (42.6%)
35 to 44 Years6 (13.3%)38 (17.1%)
45 to 54 Years53 (25.6%)19 (11.1%)
55 to 64 Years64 (29.9%)36 (16.8%)
65 to 74 Years3 (2.1%)53 (32.1%)
75 Years and over39 (44.3%)6 (7.7%)
Total294 (23.7%)268 (23.8%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in La Fayette

According to the poverty statistics in La Fayette, males aged 16 and 17 years and females aged 6 to 11 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 La Fayette
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years75 (78.9%)0 (0.0%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years83 (64.3%)11 (100.0%)
12 to 14 Years4 (11.1%)0 (0.0%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)9 (100.0%)
16 and 17 Years25 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 24 Years83 (85.6%)44 (88.0%)
25 to 34 Years146 (89.6%)97 (57.4%)
35 to 44 Years39 (86.7%)184 (82.9%)
45 to 54 Years154 (74.4%)152 (88.9%)
55 to 64 Years150 (70.1%)178 (83.2%)
65 to 74 Years140 (97.9%)112 (67.9%)
75 Years and over49 (55.7%)72 (92.3%)
Total948 (76.3%)859 (76.2%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in La Fayette

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in La Fayette show that 25.5% or 94 of the total 369 families live below the poverty line. Families with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate of 30.8%, comprising of 36 families. On the other hand, families with no children have the lowest poverty rate of 23.0%, which includes 58 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in La Fayette
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children194 (77.0%)58 (23.0%)
1 or 2 Children81 (69.2%)36 (30.8%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total275 (74.5%)94 (25.5%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in La Fayette

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in La Fayette
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children0 (0.0%)5 (4.5%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)10 (9.1%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)13 (100.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)28 (12.0%)

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

The poverty data for La Fayette shows that 94 of the married-couple family households (25.5%) and 28 of the single-parent households (8.3%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 36 households (30.8%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 13 household (100.0%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in La Fayette
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children58 (23.0%)5 (2.3%)
1 or 2 Children36 (30.8%)10 (9.1%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)13 (100.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total94 (25.5%)28 (8.3%)

Employment Characteristics in La Fayette

Employment by Class of Employer in La Fayette

Among the 868 employed individuals in La Fayette, private company employees (682 | 78.6%), local government employees (69 | 8.0%), and state government employees (39 | 4.5%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in La Fayette
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees68278.6%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)192.2%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)303.5%
Not-for-profit Organizations293.3%
Local Government Employees698.0%
State Government Employees394.5%
Federal Government Employees00.0%
Unpaid Family Workers00.0%
Total868100.0%

Employment Status by Age in La Fayette

According to the labor force statistics for La Fayette, out of the total population over 16 years of age (2,336), 39.6% or 925 individuals are in the labor force, with 3.7% or 34 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 25 to 29 years, with 83.2% or 193 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 16 to 19 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 62.5% or 10 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in La Fayette
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years16 (25.4%)10 (62.5%)
20 to 24 Years100 (80.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 29 Years193 (83.2%)18 (9.3%)
30 to 34 Years82 (54.7%)6 (7.3%)
35 to 44 Years125 (42.4%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 54 Years250 (60.2%)0 (0.0%)
55 to 59 Years68 (28.3%)0 (0.0%)
60 to 64 Years70 (35.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years22 (5.5%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total925 (39.6%)34 (3.7%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in La Fayette

According to labor force statistics for La Fayette, 51.4% of individuals (787) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (1,532) are in the labor force, with 3.0% or 24 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 83.5% or 116 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with high school diploma education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 6.3% or 18 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in La Fayette
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School25 (11.6%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma286 (42.0%)43 (6.3%)
College / Associate Degree361 (72.8%)8 (1.7%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher116 (83.5%)0 (0.0%)
Total787 (51.4%)46 (3.0%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in La Fayette

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in La Fayette are Health Diagnosing & Treating (124 | 13.9%), Health Technologists (72 | 8.1%), Management (57 | 6.4%), Community & Social Service (45 | 5.0%), and Computers, Engineering & Science (32 | 3.6%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in La Fayette

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in La Fayette, the most male-oriented occupations are Computers & Mathematics (100.0%), Education Instruction & Library (76.7%), and Community & Social Service (51.1%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Business & Financial (100.0%), Education, Arts & Media (100.0%), and Arts, Media & Entertainment (100.0%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in La Fayette
OccupationMaleFemale
Management7 (12.3%)50 (87.7%)
Business & Financial0 (0.0%)5 (100.0%)
Computers, Engineering & Science14 (43.8%)18 (56.2%)
Computers & Mathematics7 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Architecture & Engineering0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Life, Physical & Social Science7 (28.0%)18 (72.0%)
Community & Social Service 23 (51.1%)22 (48.9%)
Education, Arts & Media0 (0.0%)8 (100.0%)
Legal Services & Support0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Education Instruction & Library23 (76.7%)7 (23.3%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment0 (0.0%)7 (100.0%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating18 (14.5%)106 (85.5%)
Health Technologists18 (25.0%)54 (75.0%)
Total (Category)62 (23.6%)201 (76.4%)
Total (Overall)481 (53.9%)411 (46.1%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in La Fayette are Food Preparation & Serving (81 | 9.1%), Security & Protection (34 | 3.8%), Law Enforcement (34 | 3.8%), Personal Care & Service (29 | 3.3%), and Cleaning & Maintenance (23 | 2.6%).
Services Occupations in La Fayette

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in La Fayette, the most male-oriented occupations are Security & Protection (100.0%), Law Enforcement (100.0%), and Personal Care & Service (100.0%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (100.0%), Cleaning & Maintenance (100.0%), and Food Preparation & Serving (65.4%).
Services Occupations by Sex in La Fayette
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support0 (0.0%)5 (100.0%)
Security & Protection34 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Firefighting & Prevention0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Law Enforcement34 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Food Preparation & Serving28 (34.6%)53 (65.4%)
Cleaning & Maintenance0 (0.0%)23 (100.0%)
Personal Care & Service29 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)91 (52.9%)81 (47.1%)
Total (Overall)481 (53.9%)411 (46.1%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in La Fayette are Sales & Related (58 | 6.5%), and Office & Administration (35 | 3.9%).
Sales and Office Occupations in La Fayette

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in La Fayette
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related34 (58.6%)24 (41.4%)
Office & Administration7 (20.0%)28 (80.0%)
Total (Category)41 (44.1%)52 (55.9%)
Total (Overall)481 (53.9%)411 (46.1%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in La Fayette are Construction & Extraction (68 | 7.6%), Installation, Maintenance & Repair (53 | 5.9%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (5 | 0.6%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in La Fayette

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in La Fayette
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry5 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction & Extraction68 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair53 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)126 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Overall)481 (53.9%)411 (46.1%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in La Fayette are Production (117 | 13.1%), Material Moving (91 | 10.2%), and Transportation (30 | 3.4%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in La Fayette

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in La Fayette
OccupationMaleFemale
Production60 (51.3%)57 (48.7%)
Transportation30 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Material Moving71 (78.0%)20 (22.0%)
Total (Category)161 (67.6%)77 (32.4%)
Total (Overall)481 (53.9%)411 (46.1%)

Employment Industries by Sex in La Fayette

Employment Industries in La Fayette

The major employment industries in La Fayette include Manufacturing (194 | 21.7%), Health Care & Social Assistance (133 | 14.9%), Retail Trade (107 | 12.0%), Construction (89 | 10.0%), and Accommodation & Food Services (68 | 7.6%).
Employment Industries in La Fayette

Employment Industries by Sex in La Fayette

The La Fayette industries that see more men than women are Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting (100.0%), Construction (100.0%), and Transportation & Warehousing (100.0%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Utilities (100.0%), Information (100.0%), and Finance & Insurance (100.0%).
Employment Industries by Sex in La Fayette
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting11 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction89 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Manufacturing107 (55.1%)87 (44.9%)
Wholesale Trade0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Retail Trade78 (72.9%)29 (27.1%)
Transportation & Warehousing8 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Utilities0 (0.0%)15 (100.0%)
Information0 (0.0%)7 (100.0%)
Finance & Insurance0 (0.0%)7 (100.0%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing0 (0.0%)17 (100.0%)
Professional & Scientific7 (20.0%)28 (80.0%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support9 (17.3%)43 (82.7%)
Educational Services38 (70.4%)16 (29.6%)
Health Care & Social Assistance18 (13.5%)115 (86.5%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Accommodation & Food Services35 (51.5%)33 (48.5%)
Public Administration27 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total481 (53.9%)411 (46.1%)

Education in La Fayette

School Enrollment in La Fayette

The most common levels of schooling among the 480 students in La Fayette are middle school (165 | 34.4%), college / undergraduate (146 | 30.4%), and elementary school (45 | 9.4%).
School Enrollment in La Fayette
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool449.2%
Kindergarten71.5%
Elementary School459.4%
Middle School16534.4%
High School459.4%
College / Undergraduate14630.4%
Graduate / Professional285.8%
Total480100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in La Fayette

Out of a total of 480 students who are enrolled in schools in La Fayette, 56 (11.7%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 424 (88.3%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 18 to 19 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 6 (40.0% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 44 (100.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in La Fayette
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds44 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Year Old52 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
10 to 14 Year Olds170 (91.9%)15 (8.1%)
15 to 17 Year Olds25 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 19 Year Olds9 (60.0%)6 (40.0%)
20 to 24 Year Olds69 (90.8%)7 (9.2%)
25 to 34 Year Olds48 (63.2%)28 (36.8%)
35 Years and over7 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total424 (88.3%)56 (11.7%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in La Fayette

Business (80 | 28.1%), science & technology (63 | 22.1%), education (58 | 20.3%), arts & humanities (50 | 17.5%), and social sciences (7 | 2.5%) are the most common fields of study among 285 individuals in La Fayette who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in La Fayette
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics00.0%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural51.8%
Physical & Health Sciences51.8%
Psychology51.8%
Social Sciences72.5%
Engineering72.5%
Multidisciplinary Studies00.0%
Science & Technology6322.1%
Business8028.1%
Education5820.3%
Literature & Languages00.0%
Liberal Arts & History00.0%
Visual & Performing Arts51.8%
Communications00.0%
Arts & Humanities5017.5%
Total285100.0%

Transportation & Commute in La Fayette

Vehicle Availability by Sex in La Fayette

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in La Fayette are males with 2 vehicles (181, accounting for 39.2%) and females with 2 vehicles (103, making up 44.6%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in La Fayette
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle20 (4.3%)3 (0.7%)
1 Vehicle48 (10.4%)69 (17.0%)
2 Vehicles181 (39.2%)103 (25.4%)
3 Vehicles36 (7.8%)31 (7.6%)
4 Vehicles52 (11.3%)56 (13.8%)
5 or more Vehicles125 (27.1%)144 (35.5%)
Total462 (100.0%)406 (100.0%)

Commute Time in La Fayette

The most frequently occuring commute durations in La Fayette are 45 to 59 minutes (149 commuters, 17.8%), 30 to 34 minutes (139 commuters, 16.6%), and 25 to 29 minutes (112 commuters, 13.4%).
Commute Time in La Fayette
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes708.4%
5 to 9 Minutes9311.1%
10 to 14 Minutes273.2%
15 to 19 Minutes131.5%
20 to 24 Minutes738.7%
25 to 29 Minutes11213.4%
30 to 34 Minutes13916.6%
35 to 39 Minutes8810.5%
40 to 44 Minutes748.8%
45 to 59 Minutes14917.8%
60 to 89 Minutes00.0%
90 or more Minutes00.0%

Commute Time by Sex in La Fayette

The most common commute times in La Fayette are 45 to 59 minutes (91 commuters, 20.0%) for males and 35 to 39 minutes (71 commuters, 18.5%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in La Fayette
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes5 (1.1%)65 (17.0%)
5 to 9 Minutes69 (15.2%)24 (6.3%)
10 to 14 Minutes27 (5.9%)0 (0.0%)
15 to 19 Minutes0 (0.0%)13 (3.4%)
20 to 24 Minutes45 (9.9%)28 (7.3%)
25 to 29 Minutes77 (16.9%)35 (9.1%)
30 to 34 Minutes82 (18.0%)57 (14.9%)
35 to 39 Minutes17 (3.7%)71 (18.5%)
40 to 44 Minutes42 (9.2%)32 (8.4%)
45 to 59 Minutes91 (20.0%)58 (15.1%)
60 to 89 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
90 or more Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in La Fayette

The most frequent times of departure to work in La Fayette are 6:00 AM to 6:29 AM (121, 26.6%) for males and 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (85, 22.2%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in La Fayette
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM56 (12.3%)5 (1.3%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM55 (12.1%)68 (17.7%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM39 (8.6%)9 (2.4%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM121 (26.6%)15 (3.9%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM23 (5.1%)48 (12.5%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM58 (12.8%)85 (22.2%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM7 (1.5%)14 (3.7%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM35 (7.7%)0 (0.0%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM17 (3.7%)0 (0.0%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM0 (0.0%)35 (9.1%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM44 (9.7%)0 (0.0%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM0 (0.0%)38 (9.9%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM0 (0.0%)66 (17.2%)
Total455 (100.0%)383 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in La Fayette

Occupancy by Ownership in La Fayette

Of the total 1,070 dwellings in La Fayette, owner-occupied units account for 738 (69.0%), while renter-occupied units make up 332 (31.0%).
Occupancy by Ownership in La Fayette
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units73869.0%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units33231.0%
Total Occupied Housing Units1,070100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in La Fayette

Occupancy by Household Size in La Fayette
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household33331.1%
2-Person Household43840.9%
3-Person Household16515.4%
4+ Person Household13412.5%
Total Housing Units1,070100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in La Fayette

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in La Fayette
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household236 (70.9%)97 (29.1%)
2-Person Household355 (81.0%)83 (19.0%)
3-Person Household59 (35.8%)106 (64.2%)
4+ Person Household88 (65.7%)46 (34.3%)
Total Housing Units738 (69.0%)332 (31.0%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in La Fayette

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in La Fayette
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School134 (66.3%)68 (33.7%)
High School Diploma196 (50.0%)196 (50.0%)
College/Associate Degree311 (84.3%)58 (15.7%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher97 (90.6%)10 (9.3%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in La Fayette

Occupancy by Age of Householder in La Fayette
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years888.2%
35 to 44 Years20819.4%
45 to 54 Years17116.0%
55 to 64 Years26825.1%
65 to 74 Years20018.7%
75 to 84 Years11210.5%
85 Years and Over232.1%
Total1,070100.0%

Housing Finances in La Fayette

Median Income by Occupancy in La Fayette

Median Income by Occupancy in La Fayette
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied738 (69.0%)$44,881
Renter-Occupied332 (31.0%)$18,403
Average1,070 (100.0%)$32,031

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in La Fayette

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in La Fayette
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,00018 (2.4%)36 (10.8%)
$5,000 to $9,99921 (2.9%)9 (2.7%)
$10,000 to $14,99926 (3.5%)71 (21.4%)
$15,000 to $19,99938 (5.1%)73 (22.0%)
$20,000 to $24,99955 (7.4%)14 (4.2%)
$25,000 to $34,999131 (17.7%)100 (30.1%)
$35,000 to $49,99988 (11.9%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $74,999141 (19.1%)0 (0.0%)
$75,000 to $99,99982 (11.1%)13 (3.9%)
$100,000 to $149,99998 (13.3%)16 (4.8%)
$150,000 or more40 (5.4%)0 (0.0%)
Total738 (100.0%)332 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in La Fayette

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in La Fayette
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $300112 (15.2%)32 (9.6%)
$300 to $499198 (26.8%)42 (12.7%)
$500 to $799179 (24.2%)223 (67.2%)
$800 to $99947 (6.4%)5 (1.5%)
$1,000 to $1,49985 (11.5%)14 (4.2%)
$1,500 to $1,99961 (8.3%)0 (0.0%)
$2,000 to $2,49956 (7.6%)0 (0.0%)
$2,500 to $2,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$3,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total738 (100.0%)332 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in La Fayette

Housing Structures in La Fayette

Housing Structures in La Fayette
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached68764.2%
Single Unit, Attached141.3%
2 Unit Apartments948.8%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments121.1%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments514.8%
10 or more Apartments11110.4%
Mobile Home / Other1019.4%
Total1,070100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in La Fayette

Housing Structures by Occupancy in La Fayette
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached637 (92.7%)50 (7.3%)
Single Unit, Attached0 (0.0%)14 (100.0%)
2 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)94 (100.0%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)12 (100.0%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)51 (100.0%)
10 or more Apartments0 (0.0%)111 (100.0%)
Mobile Home / Other101 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total738 (69.0%)332 (31.0%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in La Fayette

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in La Fayette
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room0 (0.0%)188 (56.6%)
2 or 3 Rooms47 (6.4%)19 (5.7%)
4 or 5 Rooms212 (28.7%)102 (30.7%)
6 or 7 Rooms312 (42.3%)23 (6.9%)
8 or more Rooms167 (22.6%)0 (0.0%)
Total738 (100.0%)332 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in La Fayette

Housing Structure by Heating Type in La Fayette
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas252 (34.2%)26 (7.8%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas43 (5.8%)19 (5.7%)
Electricity408 (55.3%)287 (86.5%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene16 (2.2%)0 (0.0%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels13 (1.8%)0 (0.0%)
No Fuel Used6 (0.8%)0 (0.0%)
Total738 (100.0%)332 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in La Fayette

Household Vehicle Usage in La Fayette
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle62 (8.4%)163 (49.1%)
1 Vehicle112 (15.2%)113 (34.0%)
2 Vehicles327 (44.3%)47 (14.2%)
3 or more Vehicles237 (32.1%)9 (2.7%)
Total738 (100.0%)332 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in La Fayette

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in La Fayette

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units472266
Median Property Value$113,500$166,100
Median Household Income$43,289$35
Monthly Housing Costs$452$0
Real Estate Taxes$450$52

Property Value by Mortgage Status in La Fayette

Property Value by Mortgage Status in La Fayette
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,000143 (30.3%)8 (3.0%)
$50,000 to $99,99951 (10.8%)68 (25.6%)
$100,000 to $299,999278 (58.9%)183 (68.8%)
$300,000 to $499,9990 (0.0%)7 (2.6%)
$500,000 to $749,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$750,000 to $999,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$1,000,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total472 (100.0%)266 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in La Fayette

Household Income by Mortgage Status in La Fayette
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,00039 (8.3%)6 (2.3%)
$10,000 to $24,99968 (14.4%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $34,99982 (17.4%)51 (19.2%)
$35,000 to $49,99973 (15.5%)49 (18.4%)
$50,000 to $74,99992 (19.5%)15 (5.6%)
$75,000 to $99,99961 (12.9%)49 (18.4%)
$100,000 to $149,99952 (11.0%)21 (7.9%)
$150,000 or more5 (1.1%)46 (17.3%)
Total472 (100.0%)266 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in La Fayette

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in La Fayette
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x250 (53.0%)60,417 (22,713.2%)
2.0x to 2.9x60 (12.7%)104 (39.1%)
3.0x to 3.9x104 (22.0%)31 (11.7%)
4.0x or more53 (11.2%)55 (20.7%)
Total472 (100.0%)266 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in La Fayette

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in La Fayette
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $800304 (64.4%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,49968 (14.4%)126 (47.4%)
$800 to $1,4990 (0.0%)69 (25.9%)
Total472 (100.0%)266 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in La Fayette

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in La Fayette

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in La Fayette
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years109 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 18 Years276 (96.5%)10 (3.5%)
19 to 25 Years69 (45.1%)84 (54.9%)
26 to 34 Years199 (62.2%)121 (37.8%)
35 to 44 Years243 (91.0%)24 (9.0%)
45 to 54 Years346 (91.5%)32 (8.5%)
55 to 64 Years356 (83.2%)72 (16.8%)
65 to 74 Years308 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and older166 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total2,072 (85.8%)343 (14.2%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in La Fayette

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in La Fayette
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born109 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, Citizen276 (96.5%)10 (3.5%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen69 (45.1%)84 (54.9%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in La Fayette

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in La Fayette
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,000662 (91.3%)63 (8.7%)
$25,000 to $49,999465 (79.8%)118 (20.2%)
$50,000 to $74,999250 (81.4%)57 (18.6%)
$75,000 to $99,999266 (93.7%)18 (6.3%)
$100,000 and over429 (83.1%)87 (16.9%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in La Fayette

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in La Fayette
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 6109 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 18 Years255 (89.2%)41 (14.3%)
19 to 25 Years15 (9.8%)69 (45.1%)
25 to 34 Years73 (22.8%)126 (39.4%)
35 to 44 Years61 (22.9%)182 (68.2%)
45 to 54 Years126 (33.3%)250 (66.1%)
55 to 64 Years177 (41.4%)190 (44.4%)
65 to 74 Years308 (100.0%)96 (31.2%)
75 Years and over166 (100.0%)51 (30.7%)
Total1,290 (53.4%)1,005 (41.6%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in La Fayette

Disability Status by Sex by Age in La Fayette
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)9 (12.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)16 (7.3%)
35 to 64 Years153 (32.8%)189 (31.1%)
65 to 74 Years57 (39.9%)47 (28.5%)
75 Years and over53 (60.2%)65 (83.3%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in La Fayette

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in La Fayette: <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 Years23 (4.9%)17 (2.8%)
65 to 74 Years57 (39.9%)25 (15.1%)
75 Years and over7 (8.0%)17 (21.8%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in La Fayette: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)9 (12.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)10 (4.6%)
35 to 64 Years43 (9.2%)70 (11.5%)
65 to 74 Years21 (14.7%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over14 (15.9%)14 (17.9%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in La Fayette: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years55 (11.8%)51 (8.4%)
65 to 74 Years21 (14.7%)13 (7.9%)
75 Years and over32 (36.4%)20 (25.6%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in La Fayette: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)9 (12.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years127 (27.3%)126 (20.8%)
65 to 74 Years28 (19.6%)22 (13.3%)
75 Years and over13 (14.8%)36 (46.2%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in La Fayette: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)9 (12.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)6 (2.7%)
35 to 64 Years46 (9.9%)59 (9.7%)
65 to 74 Years21 (14.7%)8 (4.9%)
75 Years and over6 (6.8%)0 (0.0%)

Technology Access in La Fayette

Computing Device Access in La Fayette

Computing Device Access in La Fayette
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop64660.4%
Smartphone73468.6%
Tablet37735.2%
No Computing Device18717.5%
Total1,070100.0%

Internet Access in La Fayette

Internet Access in La Fayette
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet00.0%
Broadband Home64860.6%
Cellular Data Only797.4%
Satellite Internet857.9%
No Internet33030.8%
Total1,070100.0%

La Fayette Summary

La Fayette, Alabama is a small town located in Chambers County, Alabama. It is situated on the banks of the Chattahoochee River, and is part of the greater metropolitan area of Auburn-Opelika. The town has a population of approximately 2,000 people, and is known for its rural charm and friendly atmosphere.

History

La Fayette was founded in 1832 by a group of settlers from Georgia. The town was named after the Marquis de La Fayette, a French military officer who fought in the American Revolutionary War. The town was originally a trading post, and the settlers built a grist mill and a cotton gin. The town grew slowly, and by the late 19th century, it had become a thriving agricultural center.
In the early 20th century, La Fayette began to experience a period of growth and development. The town was incorporated in 1909, and the first mayor was elected in 1910. The town was connected to the railroad in 1911, and the first bank was established in 1912. The town continued to grow, and by the mid-20th century, it had become a popular tourist destination.

Geography

La Fayette is located in Chambers County, Alabama, and is situated on the banks of the Chattahoochee River. The town is located approximately 30 miles south of Auburn, and is part of the greater metropolitan area of Auburn-Opelika. The town is surrounded by rolling hills and lush forests, and is home to several parks and recreational areas.

Economy

The economy of La Fayette is largely based on agriculture and tourism. The town is home to several farms, and the surrounding area is known for its production of cotton, corn, soybeans, and other crops. The town is also home to several small businesses, including restaurants, shops, and other services. Tourism is also an important part of the local economy, and the town is home to several popular attractions, including the La Fayette Museum and the La Fayette Country Club.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, La Fayette had a population of 2,000 people. The racial makeup of the town was 79.2% White, 17.2% African American, 0.7% Native American, 0.3% Asian, and 2.6% from other races. The median household income was $31,250, and the median family income was $37,500. The per capita income was $17,845.
La Fayette is a small town with a rich history and a friendly atmosphere. The town is home to several farms and businesses, and is a popular tourist destination. The town is also home to a diverse population, and is a great place to live and work.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of La Fayette?
Total Population of La Fayette is 2,700.
What is the Total Male Population of La Fayette?
Total Male Population of La Fayette is 1,454.
What is the Total Female Population of La Fayette?
Total Female Population of La Fayette is 1,246.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in La Fayette?
There are 116.69 Males per 100 Females in La Fayette.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in La Fayette?
There are 85.69 Females per 100 Males in La Fayette.
What is the Median Population Age in La Fayette?
Median Population Age in La Fayette is 48.4 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in La Fayette
Average Family Size in La Fayette is 2.8 People.
What is the Average Household Size in La Fayette
Average Household Size in La Fayette is 2.3 People.
What is Per Capita Income in La Fayette?
Per Capita income in La Fayette is $22,150.
What is the Median Family Income in La Fayette?
Median Family Income in La Fayette is $43,958.
What is the Median Household income in La Fayette?
Median Household Income in La Fayette is $32,031.
What is Income or Wage Gap in La Fayette?
Income or Wage Gap in La Fayette is 40.1%.
Women in La Fayette earn 59.9 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Family Income Deficit in La Fayette?
Family Income Deficit in La Fayette is $11,871.
Families that are below poverty line in La Fayette earn $11,871 less on average than the poverty threshold level.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in La Fayette?
Inequality or Gini Index in La Fayette is 0.45.
How Large is the Labor Force in La Fayette?
There are 925 People in the Labor Forcein in La Fayette.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in La Fayette?
39.6% of People are in the Labor Force in La Fayette.
What is the Unemployment Rate in La Fayette?
Unemployment Rate in La Fayette is 3.7%.