LaFayette, GA
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LaFayette Overview
6,929
TOTAL POPULATION
3,391
MALE POPULATION
3,538
FEMALE POPULATION
95.85
MALES / 100 FEMALES
104.34
FEMALES / 100 MALES
37.8
MEDIAN AGE
3.4
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.2
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$18,042
PER CAPITA INCOME
$52,596
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$30,284
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
6.4%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
93.6¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
0.41
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
2,734
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
48.4%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
5.3%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE
Race in LaFayette
The most populous races in LaFayette are White / Caucasian (5,517 | 79.6%), Two or more Races (825 | 11.9%), and Hispanic or Latino (536 | 7.7%).
| Race | # Population | % Population |
| Asian | 166 | 2.4% |
| Black / African American | 407 | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian / Pacific | 0 | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 536 | 7.7% |
| Native / Alaskan | 14 | 0.2% |
| White / Caucasian | 5,517 | 79.6% |
| Two or more Races | 825 | 11.9% |
| Some other Race | 0 | 0.0% |
| Total | 6,929 | 100.0% |
Ancestry in LaFayette
The most populous ancestries reported in LaFayette are American (1,333 | 19.2%), English (922 | 13.3%), Irish (506 | 7.3%), German (412 | 5.9%), and Mexican (328 | 4.7%), together accounting for 50.5% of all LaFayette residents.
| Ancestry | # Population | % Population |
| African | 22 | 0.3% |
| American | 1,333 | 19.2% |
| Burmese | 113 | 1.6% |
| Cherokee | 25 | 0.4% |
| Choctaw | 10 | 0.1% |
| Czech | 15 | 0.2% |
| Dutch | 90 | 1.3% |
| English | 922 | 13.3% |
| European | 97 | 1.4% |
| French | 86 | 1.2% |
| German | 412 | 5.9% |
| Iranian | 20 | 0.3% |
| Irish | 506 | 7.3% |
| Italian | 66 | 0.9% |
| Mexican | 328 | 4.7% |
| Norwegian | 26 | 0.4% |
| Puerto Rican | 87 | 1.3% |
| Russian | 8 | 0.1% |
| Scotch-Irish | 195 | 2.8% |
| Scottish | 206 | 3.0% |
| Subsaharan African | 22 | 0.3% |
| Thai | 53 | 0.8% |
| U.S. Virgin Islander | 11 | 0.2% | View All 23 Rows |
Immigrants in LaFayette
The most numerous immigrant groups reported in LaFayette came from Asia (166 | 2.4%), Eastern Asia (113 | 1.6%), Korea (113 | 1.6%), Latin America (87 | 1.3%), and Ecuador (53 | 0.8%), together accounting for 7.7% of all LaFayette residents.
| Immigration Origin | # Population | % Population |
| Asia | 166 | 2.4% |
| Central America | 34 | 0.5% |
| Eastern Asia | 113 | 1.6% |
| Ecuador | 53 | 0.8% |
| India | 53 | 0.8% |
| Korea | 113 | 1.6% |
| Latin America | 87 | 1.3% |
| Mexico | 34 | 0.5% |
| South America | 53 | 0.8% |
| South Central Asia | 53 | 0.8% | View All 10 Rows |
Sex and Age in LaFayette
Sex and Age in LaFayette
The most populous age groups in LaFayette are 50 to 54 Years (394 | 11.6%) for men and 70 to 74 Years (396 | 11.2%) for women.
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 267 (7.9%) | 126 (3.6%) |
| 5 to 9 Years | 166 (4.9%) | 262 (7.4%) |
| 10 to 14 Years | 129 (3.8%) | 275 (7.8%) |
| 15 to 19 Years | 262 (7.7%) | 117 (3.3%) |
| 20 to 24 Years | 295 (8.7%) | 168 (4.8%) |
| 25 to 29 Years | 333 (9.8%) | 235 (6.6%) |
| 30 to 34 Years | 194 (5.7%) | 314 (8.9%) |
| 35 to 39 Years | 235 (6.9%) | 251 (7.1%) |
| 40 to 44 Years | 242 (7.1%) | 122 (3.5%) |
| 45 to 49 Years | 136 (4.0%) | 113 (3.2%) |
| 50 to 54 Years | 394 (11.6%) | 169 (4.8%) |
| 55 to 59 Years | 244 (7.2%) | 258 (7.3%) |
| 60 to 64 Years | 42 (1.2%) | 96 (2.7%) |
| 65 to 69 Years | 106 (3.1%) | 136 (3.8%) |
| 70 to 74 Years | 163 (4.8%) | 396 (11.2%) |
| 75 to 79 Years | 96 (2.8%) | 176 (5.0%) |
| 80 to 84 Years | 55 (1.6%) | 168 (4.8%) |
| 85 Years and over | 32 (0.9%) | 156 (4.4%) |
| Total | 3,391 (100.0%) | 3,538 (100.0%) |
Families and Households in LaFayette
Median Family Size in LaFayette
The median family size in LaFayette is 3.35 persons per family, with single female/mother families (319 | 21.9%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.49 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (110 | 7.6%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.79 persons per family.
| Family Type | # Families | Family Size |
| Married-Couple | 1,026 (70.5%) | 3.37 |
| Single Male/Father | 110 (7.6%) | 2.79 |
| Single Female/Mother | 319 (21.9%) | 3.49 |
| Total Families | 1,455 (100.0%) | 3.35 |
Median Household Size in LaFayette
The median household size in LaFayette is 2.25 persons per household, with single female/mother households (319 | 11.2%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.49 persons per household. non-family households (1,396 | 49.0%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.08 persons per household.
| Household Type | # Households | Household Size |
| Married-Couple | 1,026 (36.0%) | 3.37 |
| Single Male/Father | 110 (3.9%) | 3.16 |
| Single Female/Mother | 319 (11.2%) | 3.49 |
| Non-family | 1,396 (49.0%) | 1.08 |
| Total Households | 2,851 (100.0%) | 2.25 |
Household Size by Marriage Status in LaFayette
Out of a total of 2,851 households in LaFayette, 1,455 (51.0%) are family households, while 1,396 (49.0%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 3-person households, comprising 495, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 1,311.
| Household Size | Family Households | Nonfamily Households |
| 1-Person Households | - | 1,311 (46.0%) |
| 2-Person Households | 480 (16.8%) | 85 (3.0%) |
| 3-Person Households | 495 (17.4%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 4-Person Households | 260 (9.1%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 5-Person Households | 188 (6.6%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 6-Person Households | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 7+ Person Households | 32 (1.1%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 1,455 (51.0%) | 1,396 (49.0%) |
Female Fertility in LaFayette
Fertility by Age in LaFayette
Average fertility rate in LaFayette is 106.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 120.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 60.1% of all women with births.
| Age Bracket | Women with Births | Births / 1,000 Women |
| 15 to 19 years | 0 (0.0%) | 0.0 |
| 20 to 34 years | 86 (60.1%) | 120.0 |
| 35 to 50 years | 57 (39.9%) | 110.0 |
| Total | 143 (100.0%) | 106.0 |
Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in LaFayette
51.0% of women with births (143) in LaFayette are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 35 to 50 years age bracket with 75.4% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 20 to 34 years age bracket with 31.4% of them unmarried.
| Age Bracket | Married | Unmarried |
| 15 to 19 years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 20 to 34 years | 59 (68.6%) | 27 (31.4%) |
| 35 to 50 years | 14 (24.6%) | 43 (75.4%) |
| Total | 73 (51.0%) | 70 (48.9%) |
Fertility by Education in LaFayette
| Educational Attainment | Women with Births | Births / 1,000 Women |
| Less than High School | 23 (16.1%) | 71.0 |
| High School Diploma | 55 (38.5%) | 170.0 |
| College or Associate's Degree | 65 (45.5%) | 112.0 |
| Bachelor's Degree | 0 (0.0%) | 0.0 |
| Graduate Degree | 0 (0.0%) | 0.0 |
| Total | 143 (100.0%) | 106.0 |
Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in LaFayette
48.9% of women with births in LaFayette are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of high school diploma are most likely to be married with 78.2% 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.
| Educational Attainment | Married | Unmarried |
| Less than High School | 0 (0.0%) | 23 (100.0%) |
| High School Diploma | 43 (78.2%) | 12 (21.8%) |
| College or Associate's Degree | 30 (46.2%) | 35 (53.8%) |
| Bachelor's Degree | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Graduate Degree | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 73 (51.0%) | 70 (48.9%) |
Income in LaFayette
Income Overview in LaFayette
Per Capita Income in LaFayette is $18,042, while median incomes of families and households are $52,596 and $30,284 respectively.
| Characteristic | Number | Measure |
| Per Capita Income | 6,929 | $18,042 |
| Median Family Income | 1,455 | $52,596 |
| Mean Family Income | 1,455 | $58,272 |
| Median Household Income | 2,851 | $30,284 |
| Mean Household Income | 2,851 | $40,875 |
| Income Deficit | 1,455 | $0 |
| Wage / Income Gap (%) | 6,929 | 6.45% |
| Wage / Income Gap ($) | 6,929 | 93.55¢ per $1 |
| Gini / Inequality Index | 6,929 | 0.41 |
Earnings by Sex in LaFayette
Average Earnings in LaFayette are $25,422, $25,684 for men and $24,028 for women, a difference of 6.5%.
| Sex | Number | Average Earnings |
| Male | 1,736 (60.7%) | $25,684 |
| Female | 1,126 (39.3%) | $24,028 |
| Total | 2,862 (100.0%) | $25,422 |
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in LaFayette
The most common earnings brackets in LaFayette are $5,000 to $7,499 for men (259 | 14.9%) and $20,000 to $22,499 for women (124 | 11.0%).
| Income | Male | Female |
| $2,499 or less | 80 (4.6%) | 11 (1.0%) |
| $2,500 to $4,999 | 73 (4.2%) | 11 (1.0%) |
| $5,000 to $7,499 | 259 (14.9%) | 58 (5.1%) |
| $7,500 to $9,999 | 97 (5.6%) | 67 (5.9%) |
| $10,000 to $12,499 | 18 (1.0%) | 32 (2.8%) |
| $12,500 to $14,999 | 84 (4.8%) | 113 (10.0%) |
| $15,000 to $17,499 | 44 (2.5%) | 40 (3.5%) |
| $17,500 to $19,999 | 8 (0.5%) | 96 (8.5%) |
| $20,000 to $22,499 | 122 (7.0%) | 124 (11.0%) |
| $22,500 to $24,999 | 48 (2.8%) | 18 (1.6%) |
| $25,000 to $29,999 | 208 (12.0%) | 118 (10.5%) |
| $30,000 to $34,999 | 65 (3.7%) | 101 (9.0%) |
| $35,000 to $39,999 | 238 (13.7%) | 112 (10.0%) |
| $40,000 to $44,999 | 13 (0.7%) | 59 (5.2%) |
| $45,000 to $49,999 | 121 (7.0%) | 19 (1.7%) |
| $50,000 to $54,999 | 131 (7.5%) | 58 (5.1%) |
| $55,000 to $64,999 | 30 (1.7%) | 35 (3.1%) |
| $65,000 to $74,999 | 45 (2.6%) | 20 (1.8%) |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 27 (1.6%) | 22 (1.9%) |
| $100,000+ | 25 (1.4%) | 12 (1.1%) |
| Total | 1,736 (100.0%) | 1,126 (100.0%) |
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in LaFayette
Average earnings in LaFayette are $31,912 for men and $27,917 for women, a difference of 12.5%. Men with an educational attainment of bachelor's degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $75,694, while those with high school diploma education earn the least with $24,421. Women with an educational attainment of college or associate's degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $29,900, while those with high school diploma education have the smallest earnings of $27,336.
| Educational Attainment | Male Income | Female Income |
| Less than High School | $45,338 | $0 |
| High School Diploma | $24,421 | $27,336 |
| College or Associate's Degree | $36,469 | $29,900 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $75,694 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | - | - |
| Total | $31,912 | $27,917 |
Family Income in LaFayette
Family Income Brackets in LaFayette
According to the LaFayette family income data, there are 400 families falling into the $50,000 to $74,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 27.5% of all families.
| Income Bracket | # Families | % Families |
| Less than $10,000 | 36 | 2.5% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 15 | 1.0% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 176 | 12.1% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 163 | 11.2% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 272 | 18.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 400 | 27.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 189 | 13.0% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 182 | 12.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 22 | 1.5% |
| $200,000+ | 0 | 0.0% |
Family Income by Famaliy Size in LaFayette
4-person families (266 | 18.3%) account for the highest median family income in LaFayette with $79,091 per family, while 2-person families (524 | 36.0%) have the highest median income of $26,042 per family member.
| Income Bracket | # Families | Median Income |
| 2-Person Families | 524 (36.0%) | $52,083 |
| 3-Person Families | 451 (31.0%) | $47,790 |
| 4-Person Families | 266 (18.3%) | $79,091 |
| 5-Person Families | 182 (12.5%) | $62,868 |
| 6-Person Families | 0 (0.0%) | $0 |
| 7+ Person Families | 32 (2.2%) | $0 |
| Total | 1,455 (100.0%) | $52,596 |
Family Income by Number of Earners in LaFayette
The median family income in LaFayette is $52,596, with families comprising 2 earners (487) having the highest median family income of $68,972, while families with no earners (387) have the lowest median family income of $26,422, accounting for 33.5% and 26.6% of families, respectively.
| Number of Earners | # Families | Median Income |
| No Earners | 387 (26.6%) | $26,422 |
| 1 Earner | 346 (23.8%) | $47,875 |
| 2 Earners | 487 (33.5%) | $68,972 |
| 3+ Earners | 235 (16.2%) | $56,307 |
| Total | 1,455 (100.0%) | $52,596 |
Household Income in LaFayette
Household Income Brackets in LaFayette
With 493 households falling in the category, the $35,000 to $49,999 income range is the most frequent in LaFayette, accounting for 17.3% of all households.
| Income Bracket | # Households | % Households |
| Less than $10,000 | 265 | 9.3% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 356 | 12.5% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 462 | 16.2% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 445 | 15.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 493 | 17.3% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 419 | 14.7% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 202 | 7.1% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 188 | 6.6% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 23 | 0.8% |
| $200,000+ | 0 | 0.0% |
Household Income by Householder Age in LaFayette
The median household income in LaFayette is $30,284, with the highest median household income of $49,570 found in the 25 to 44 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 761 households (26.7%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 65+ years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $24,178, with 1,040 households (36.5%) in this group.
| Income Bracket | # Households | Median Income |
| 15 to 24 Years | 70 (2.5%) | $28,864 |
| 25 to 44 Years | 761 (26.7%) | $49,570 |
| 45 to 64 Years | 980 (34.4%) | $27,475 |
| 65+ Years | 1,040 (36.5%) | $24,178 |
| Total | 2,851 (100.0%) | $30,284 |
Poverty in LaFayette
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in LaFayette
With 23.4% poverty level for males and 19.4% for females among the residents of LaFayette, 16 and 17 year old males and 16 and 17 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 37 males (41.1%) and 22 females (48.9%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 89 (33.3%) | 18 (14.3%) |
| 5 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 6 to 11 Years | 28 (25.5%) | 92 (36.1%) |
| 12 to 14 Years | 39 (34.2%) | 16 (7.0%) |
| 15 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 16 and 17 Years | 37 (41.1%) | 22 (48.9%) |
| 18 to 24 Years | 44 (10.6%) | 11 (5.4%) |
| 25 to 34 Years | 119 (25.8%) | 129 (23.8%) |
| 35 to 44 Years | 60 (15.8%) | 83 (22.7%) |
| 45 to 54 Years | 212 (41.1%) | 85 (30.1%) |
| 55 to 64 Years | 53 (23.7%) | 55 (17.0%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 32 (14.0%) | 29 (5.8%) |
| 75 Years and over | 0 (0.0%) | 118 (26.8%) |
| Total | 713 (23.4%) | 658 (19.4%) |
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in LaFayette
According to the poverty statistics in LaFayette, males aged 5 years and females aged 5 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.
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 178 (66.7%) | 108 (85.7%) |
| 5 Years | 71 (100.0%) | 54 (100.0%) |
| 6 to 11 Years | 82 (74.6%) | 163 (63.9%) |
| 12 to 14 Years | 75 (65.8%) | 212 (93.0%) |
| 15 Years | 21 (100.0%) | 35 (100.0%) |
| 16 and 17 Years | 53 (58.9%) | 23 (51.1%) |
| 18 to 24 Years | 370 (89.4%) | 194 (94.6%) |
| 25 to 34 Years | 343 (74.2%) | 412 (76.2%) |
| 35 to 44 Years | 321 (84.3%) | 282 (77.3%) |
| 45 to 54 Years | 304 (58.9%) | 197 (69.9%) |
| 55 to 64 Years | 171 (76.3%) | 269 (83.0%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 196 (86.0%) | 469 (94.2%) |
| 75 Years and over | 154 (100.0%) | 323 (73.2%) |
| Total | 2,339 (76.6%) | 2,741 (80.6%) |
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in LaFayette
The poverty statistics for married-couple families in LaFayette show that 8.3% or 85 of the total 1,026 families live below the poverty line. Families with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate of 100.0%, comprising of 14 families. On the other hand, families with 1 or 2 children have the lowest poverty rate of 0.0%, which includes 0 families.
| Children | Above Poverty | Below Poverty |
| No Children | 591 (93.4%) | 42 (6.6%) |
| 1 or 2 Children | 196 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 3 or 4 Children | 154 (84.2%) | 29 (15.9%) |
| 5 or more Children | 0 (0.0%) | 14 (100.0%) |
| Total | 941 (91.7%) | 85 (8.3%) |
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in LaFayette
According to the poverty data in LaFayette, 58.2% or 64 single-father households and 16.6% or 53 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 64 households (84.2%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 17 households (47.2%) falling below the poverty line.
| Children | Single Father | Single Mother |
| No Children | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 1 or 2 Children | 64 (84.2%) | 36 (25.9%) |
| 3 or 4 Children | 0 (0.0%) | 17 (47.2%) |
| 5 or more Children | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 64 (58.2%) | 53 (16.6%) |
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in LaFayette
The poverty data for LaFayette shows that 85 of the married-couple family households (8.3%) and 117 of the single-parent households (27.3%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 14 households (100.0%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 17 household (47.2%) living below poverty.
| Children | Married-Couple Families | Single-Parent Households |
| No Children | 42 (6.6%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 1 or 2 Children | 0 (0.0%) | 100 (46.5%) |
| 3 or 4 Children | 29 (15.9%) | 17 (47.2%) |
| 5 or more Children | 14 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 85 (8.3%) | 117 (27.3%) |
Employment Characteristics in LaFayette
Employment by Class of Employer in LaFayette
Among the 2,467 employed individuals in LaFayette, private company employees (1,883 | 76.3%), local government employees (165 | 6.7%), and state government employees (137 | 5.6%) make up the most common classes of employment.
| Employer Class | # Employees | % Employees |
| Private Company Employees | 1,883 | 76.3% |
| Self-Employed (Incorporated) | 0 | 0.0% |
| Self-Employed (Not Incorporated) | 129 | 5.2% |
| Not-for-profit Organizations | 129 | 5.2% |
| Local Government Employees | 165 | 6.7% |
| State Government Employees | 137 | 5.6% |
| Federal Government Employees | 24 | 1.0% |
| Unpaid Family Workers | 0 | 0.0% |
| Total | 2,467 | 100.0% |
Employment Status by Age in LaFayette
According to the labor force statistics for LaFayette, out of the total population over 16 years of age (5,648), 48.4% or 2,734 individuals are in the labor force, with 5.3% or 145 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 20 to 24 years, with 79.5% or 368 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 16 to 19 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 23.9% or 43 of them being unemployed.
| Age Bracket | In Labor Force | Unemployed |
| 16 to 19 Years | 180 (55.7%) | 43 (23.9%) |
| 20 to 24 Years | 368 (79.5%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 25 to 29 Years | 379 (66.7%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 30 to 34 Years | 182 (35.8%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 35 to 44 Years | 631 (74.2%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 45 to 54 Years | 528 (65.0%) | 33 (6.3%) |
| 55 to 59 Years | 381 (75.9%) | 67 (17.6%) |
| 60 to 64 Years | 15 (10.9%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 68 (8.5%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 75 Years and over | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 2,734 (48.4%) | 145 (5.3%) |
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in LaFayette
According to labor force statistics for LaFayette, 62.6% of individuals (2,115) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (3,378) are in the labor force, with 4.8% or 102 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 73.3% or 239 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with less than high school education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 27.7% or 33 of them being unemployed.
| Educational Attainment | In Labor Force | Unemployed |
| Less than High School | 119 (23.6%) | 140 (27.7%) |
| High School Diploma | 850 (67.5%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| College / Associate Degree | 907 (70.4%) | 95 (7.4%) |
| Bachelor's Degree or higher | 239 (73.3%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 2,115 (62.6%) | 162 (4.8%) |
Employment Occupations by Sex in LaFayette
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations
The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in LaFayette are Community & Social Service (257 | 10.0%), Education Instruction & Library (202 | 7.9%), Management (149 | 5.8%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (119 | 4.6%), and Education, Arts & Media (37 | 1.4%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex
Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in LaFayette, the most male-oriented occupations are Business & Financial (100.0%), Computers, Engineering & Science (100.0%), and Computers & Mathematics (100.0%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Arts, Media & Entertainment (100.0%), Health Technologists (100.0%), and Education Instruction & Library (71.3%).
| Occupation | Male | Female |
| Management | 91 (61.1%) | 58 (38.9%) |
| Business & Financial | 9 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Computers, Engineering & Science | 23 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Computers & Mathematics | 23 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Architecture & Engineering | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Life, Physical & Social Science | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Community & Social Service | 95 (37.0%) | 162 (63.0%) |
| Education, Arts & Media | 37 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Legal Services & Support | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Education Instruction & Library | 58 (28.7%) | 144 (71.3%) |
| Arts, Media & Entertainment | 0 (0.0%) | 18 (100.0%) |
| Health Diagnosing & Treating | 62 (52.1%) | 57 (47.9%) |
| Health Technologists | 0 (0.0%) | 34 (100.0%) |
| Total (Category) | 280 (50.3%) | 277 (49.7%) |
| Total (Overall) | 1,500 (58.3%) | 1,073 (41.7%) |
Services Occupations
The most common Services occupations in LaFayette are Food Preparation & Serving (169 | 6.6%), Personal Care & Service (135 | 5.2%), Cleaning & Maintenance (79 | 3.1%), Security & Protection (44 | 1.7%), and Healthcare Support (36 | 1.4%).
Services Occupations by Sex
Within the Services occupations in LaFayette, the most male-oriented occupations are Personal Care & Service (69.6%), Food Preparation & Serving (45.6%), and Law Enforcement (37.0%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (100.0%), Firefighting & Prevention (100.0%), and Security & Protection (77.3%).
| Occupation | Male | Female |
| Healthcare Support | 0 (0.0%) | 36 (100.0%) |
| Security & Protection | 10 (22.7%) | 34 (77.3%) |
| Firefighting & Prevention | 0 (0.0%) | 17 (100.0%) |
| Law Enforcement | 10 (37.0%) | 17 (63.0%) |
| Food Preparation & Serving | 77 (45.6%) | 92 (54.4%) |
| Cleaning & Maintenance | 20 (25.3%) | 59 (74.7%) |
| Personal Care & Service | 94 (69.6%) | 41 (30.4%) |
| Total (Category) | 201 (43.4%) | 262 (56.6%) |
| Total (Overall) | 1,500 (58.3%) | 1,073 (41.7%) |
Sales and Office Occupations
The most common Sales and Office occupations in LaFayette are Sales & Related (352 | 13.7%), and Office & Administration (287 | 11.2%).
Sales and Office Occupations by Sex
| Occupation | Male | Female |
| Sales & Related | 238 (67.6%) | 114 (32.4%) |
| Office & Administration | 113 (39.4%) | 174 (60.6%) |
| Total (Category) | 351 (54.9%) | 288 (45.1%) |
| Total (Overall) | 1,500 (58.3%) | 1,073 (41.7%) |
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations
The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in LaFayette are Construction & Extraction (238 | 9.2%), and Installation, Maintenance & Repair (106 | 4.1%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex
| Occupation | Male | Female |
| Farming, Fishing & Forestry | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Construction & Extraction | 200 (84.0%) | 38 (16.0%) |
| Installation, Maintenance & Repair | 89 (84.0%) | 17 (16.0%) |
| Total (Category) | 289 (84.0%) | 55 (16.0%) |
| Total (Overall) | 1,500 (58.3%) | 1,073 (41.7%) |
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations
The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in LaFayette are Production (496 | 19.3%), Transportation (47 | 1.8%), and Material Moving (27 | 1.1%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex
| Occupation | Male | Female |
| Production | 313 (63.1%) | 183 (36.9%) |
| Transportation | 47 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Material Moving | 19 (70.4%) | 8 (29.6%) |
| Total (Category) | 379 (66.5%) | 191 (33.5%) |
| Total (Overall) | 1,500 (58.3%) | 1,073 (41.7%) |
Employment Industries by Sex in LaFayette
Employment Industries in LaFayette
The major employment industries in LaFayette include Manufacturing (665 | 25.9%), Retail Trade (410 | 15.9%), Construction (238 | 9.2%), Accommodation & Food Services (214 | 8.3%), and Educational Services (210 | 8.2%).
Employment Industries by Sex in LaFayette
The LaFayette industries that see more men than women are Information (100.0%), Arts, Entertainment & Recreation (100.0%), and Construction (84.0%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Wholesale Trade (100.0%), Finance & Insurance (100.0%), and Professional & Scientific (100.0%).
| Industry | Male | Female |
| Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting | 27 (71.1%) | 11 (28.9%) |
| Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Construction | 200 (84.0%) | 38 (16.0%) |
| Manufacturing | 456 (68.6%) | 209 (31.4%) |
| Wholesale Trade | 0 (0.0%) | 15 (100.0%) |
| Retail Trade | 258 (62.9%) | 152 (37.1%) |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 51 (41.5%) | 72 (58.5%) |
| Utilities | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Information | 43 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Finance & Insurance | 0 (0.0%) | 67 (100.0%) |
| Real Estate, Rental & Leasing | 28 (59.6%) | 19 (40.4%) |
| Professional & Scientific | 0 (0.0%) | 8 (100.0%) |
| Enterprise Management | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Administrative & Support | 0 (0.0%) | 54 (100.0%) |
| Educational Services | 56 (26.7%) | 154 (73.3%) |
| Health Care & Social Assistance | 37 (26.1%) | 105 (73.9%) |
| Arts, Entertainment & Recreation | 119 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Accommodation & Food Services | 122 (57.0%) | 92 (43.0%) |
| Public Administration | 25 (44.6%) | 31 (55.4%) |
| Total | 1,500 (58.3%) | 1,073 (41.7%) |
Education in LaFayette
School Enrollment in LaFayette
The most common levels of schooling among the 1,410 students in LaFayette are elementary school (372 | 26.4%), middle school (359 | 25.5%), and college / undergraduate (306 | 21.7%).
| School Level | # Students | % Students |
| Nursery / Preschool | 75 | 5.3% |
| Kindergarten | 54 | 3.8% |
| Elementary School | 372 | 26.4% |
| Middle School | 359 | 25.5% |
| High School | 242 | 17.2% |
| College / Undergraduate | 306 | 21.7% |
| Graduate / Professional | 2 | 0.1% |
| Total | 1,410 | 100.0% |
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in LaFayette
Out of a total of 1,410 students who are enrolled in schools in LaFayette, 102 (7.2%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 1,308 (92.8%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 35 years and over has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 19 (90.5% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 15 to 17 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 191 (100.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
| Age Bracket | Public School | Private School |
| 3 to 4 Year Olds | 18 (31.0%) | 40 (69.0%) |
| 5 to 9 Year Old | 392 (94.7%) | 22 (5.3%) |
| 10 to 14 Year Olds | 392 (97.0%) | 12 (3.0%) |
| 15 to 17 Year Olds | 191 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 18 to 19 Year Olds | 128 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 20 to 24 Year Olds | 173 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 25 to 34 Year Olds | 12 (57.1%) | 9 (42.9%) |
| 35 Years and over | 2 (9.5%) | 19 (90.5%) |
| Total | 1,308 (92.8%) | 102 (7.2%) |
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in LaFayette
Education (105 | 23.7%), science & technology (63 | 14.2%), literature & languages (55 | 12.4%), liberal arts & history (52 | 11.7%), and business (47 | 10.6%) are the most common fields of study among 443 individuals in LaFayette who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
| Field of Study | # Graduates | % Graduates |
| Computers & Mathematics | 19 | 4.3% |
| Bio, Nature & Agricultural | 35 | 7.9% |
| Physical & Health Sciences | 0 | 0.0% |
| Psychology | 0 | 0.0% |
| Social Sciences | 11 | 2.5% |
| Engineering | 0 | 0.0% |
| Multidisciplinary Studies | 0 | 0.0% |
| Science & Technology | 63 | 14.2% |
| Business | 47 | 10.6% |
| Education | 105 | 23.7% |
| Literature & Languages | 55 | 12.4% |
| Liberal Arts & History | 52 | 11.7% |
| Visual & Performing Arts | 0 | 0.0% |
| Communications | 46 | 10.4% |
| Arts & Humanities | 10 | 2.3% |
| Total | 443 | 100.0% |
Transportation & Commute in LaFayette
Vehicle Availability by Sex in LaFayette
The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in LaFayette are males with 3 vehicles (468, accounting for 32.3%) and females with 3 vehicles (298, making up 46.6%).
| Vehicles Available | Male | Female |
| No Vehicle | 173 (11.9%) | 28 (2.8%) |
| 1 Vehicle | 251 (17.3%) | 164 (16.3%) |
| 2 Vehicles | 379 (26.1%) | 463 (46.1%) |
| 3 Vehicles | 468 (32.3%) | 298 (29.7%) |
| 4 Vehicles | 179 (12.3%) | 51 (5.1%) |
| 5 or more Vehicles | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 1,450 (100.0%) | 1,004 (100.0%) |
Commute Time in LaFayette
The most frequently occuring commute durations in LaFayette are 10 to 14 minutes (463 commuters, 19.9%), 30 to 34 minutes (291 commuters, 12.5%), and 5 to 9 minutes (282 commuters, 12.1%).
| Commute Time | # Commuters | % Commuters |
| Less than 5 Minutes | 247 | 10.6% |
| 5 to 9 Minutes | 282 | 12.1% |
| 10 to 14 Minutes | 463 | 19.9% |
| 15 to 19 Minutes | 152 | 6.5% |
| 20 to 24 Minutes | 69 | 3.0% |
| 25 to 29 Minutes | 121 | 5.2% |
| 30 to 34 Minutes | 291 | 12.5% |
| 35 to 39 Minutes | 257 | 11.0% |
| 40 to 44 Minutes | 75 | 3.2% |
| 45 to 59 Minutes | 205 | 8.8% |
| 60 to 89 Minutes | 104 | 4.5% |
| 90 or more Minutes | 63 | 2.7% |
Commute Time by Sex in LaFayette
The most common commute times in LaFayette are 10 to 14 minutes (236 commuters, 16.7%) for males and 10 to 14 minutes (227 commuters, 24.9%) for females.
| Commute Time | Male | Female |
| Less than 5 Minutes | 117 (8.3%) | 130 (14.2%) |
| 5 to 9 Minutes | 230 (16.2%) | 52 (5.7%) |
| 10 to 14 Minutes | 236 (16.7%) | 227 (24.9%) |
| 15 to 19 Minutes | 39 (2.8%) | 113 (12.4%) |
| 20 to 24 Minutes | 44 (3.1%) | 25 (2.7%) |
| 25 to 29 Minutes | 79 (5.6%) | 42 (4.6%) |
| 30 to 34 Minutes | 185 (13.1%) | 106 (11.6%) |
| 35 to 39 Minutes | 144 (10.2%) | 113 (12.4%) |
| 40 to 44 Minutes | 52 (3.7%) | 23 (2.5%) |
| 45 to 59 Minutes | 173 (12.2%) | 32 (3.5%) |
| 60 to 89 Minutes | 75 (5.3%) | 29 (3.2%) |
| 90 or more Minutes | 43 (3.0%) | 20 (2.2%) |
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in LaFayette
The most frequent times of departure to work in LaFayette are 8:00 AM to 8:29 AM (222, 15.7%) for males and 6:30 AM to 6:59 AM (228, 25.0%) for females.
| Time of Departure | Male | Female |
| 12:00 AM to 4:59 AM | 86 (6.1%) | 110 (12.1%) |
| 5:00 AM to 5:29 AM | 38 (2.7%) | 10 (1.1%) |
| 5:30 AM to 5:59 AM | 89 (6.3%) | 38 (4.2%) |
| 6:00 AM to 6:29 AM | 181 (12.8%) | 89 (9.8%) |
| 6:30 AM to 6:59 AM | 85 (6.0%) | 228 (25.0%) |
| 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM | 205 (14.5%) | 185 (20.3%) |
| 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM | 171 (12.1%) | 94 (10.3%) |
| 8:00 AM to 8:29 AM | 222 (15.7%) | 49 (5.4%) |
| 8:30 AM to 8:59 AM | 73 (5.1%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 9:00 AM to 9:59 AM | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 10:00 AM to 10:59 AM | 0 (0.0%) | 16 (1.8%) |
| 11:00 AM to 11:59 AM | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 12:00 PM to 3:59 PM | 206 (14.5%) | 50 (5.5%) |
| 4:00 PM to 11:59 PM | 61 (4.3%) | 43 (4.7%) |
| Total | 1,417 (100.0%) | 912 (100.0%) |
Housing Occupancy in LaFayette
Occupancy by Ownership in LaFayette
Of the total 2,851 dwellings in LaFayette, owner-occupied units account for 1,322 (46.4%), while renter-occupied units make up 1,529 (53.6%).
| Occupancy | # Housing Units | % Housing Units |
| Owner Occupied Housing Units | 1,322 | 46.4% |
| Renter-Occupied Housing Units | 1,529 | 53.6% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units | 2,851 | 100.0% |
Occupancy by Household Size in LaFayette
| Household Size | # Housing Units | % Housing Units |
| 1-Person Household | 1,311 | 46.0% |
| 2-Person Household | 565 | 19.8% |
| 3-Person Household | 495 | 17.4% |
| 4+ Person Household | 480 | 16.8% |
| Total Housing Units | 2,851 | 100.0% |
Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in LaFayette
| Household Size | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| 1-Person Household | 475 (36.2%) | 836 (63.8%) |
| 2-Person Household | 336 (59.5%) | 229 (40.5%) |
| 3-Person Household | 193 (39.0%) | 302 (61.0%) |
| 4+ Person Household | 318 (66.2%) | 162 (33.8%) |
| Total Housing Units | 1,322 (46.4%) | 1,529 (53.6%) |
Occupancy by Educational Attainment in LaFayette
| Household Size | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| Less than High School | 189 (45.7%) | 225 (54.3%) |
| High School Diploma | 360 (33.5%) | 716 (66.5%) |
| College/Associate Degree | 634 (54.3%) | 534 (45.7%) |
| Bachelor's Degree or higher | 139 (72.0%) | 54 (28.0%) |
Occupancy by Age of Householder in LaFayette
| Age Bracket | # Households | % Households |
| Under 35 Years | 427 | 15.0% |
| 35 to 44 Years | 404 | 14.2% |
| 45 to 54 Years | 578 | 20.3% |
| 55 to 64 Years | 402 | 14.1% |
| 65 to 74 Years | 599 | 21.0% |
| 75 to 84 Years | 341 | 12.0% |
| 85 Years and Over | 100 | 3.5% |
| Total | 2,851 | 100.0% |
Housing Finances in LaFayette
Median Income by Occupancy in LaFayette
| Occupancy Type | # Households | Median Income |
| Owner-Occupied | 1,322 (46.4%) | $46,269 |
| Renter-Occupied | 1,529 (53.6%) | $25,018 |
| Average | 2,851 (100.0%) | $30,284 |
Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in LaFayette
| Income Bracket | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| Less than $5,000 | 0 (0.0%) | 132 (8.6%) |
| $5,000 to $9,999 | 17 (1.3%) | 116 (7.6%) |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 85 (6.4%) | 272 (17.8%) |
| $15,000 to $19,999 | 105 (7.9%) | 144 (9.4%) |
| $20,000 to $24,999 | 114 (8.6%) | 99 (6.5%) |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 109 (8.3%) | 335 (21.9%) |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 372 (28.1%) | 120 (7.9%) |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 240 (18.1%) | 178 (11.6%) |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 144 (10.9%) | 59 (3.9%) |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 114 (8.6%) | 74 (4.8%) |
| $150,000 or more | 22 (1.7%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 1,322 (100.0%) | 1,529 (100.0%) |
Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in LaFayette
| Monthly Cost | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| Less than $300 | 270 (20.4%) | 136 (8.9%) |
| $300 to $499 | 280 (21.2%) | 228 (14.9%) |
| $500 to $799 | 341 (25.8%) | 550 (36.0%) |
| $800 to $999 | 59 (4.5%) | 241 (15.8%) |
| $1,000 to $1,499 | 233 (17.6%) | 264 (17.3%) |
| $1,500 to $1,999 | 123 (9.3%) | 16 (1.1%) |
| $2,000 to $2,499 | 6 (0.4%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| $2,500 to $2,999 | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| $3,000 or more | 10 (0.8%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 1,322 (100.0%) | 1,529 (100.0%) |
Physical Housing Characteristics in LaFayette
Housing Structures in LaFayette
| Structure Type | # Housing Units | % Housing Units |
| Single Unit, Detached | 1,797 | 63.0% |
| Single Unit, Attached | 28 | 1.0% |
| 2 Unit Apartments | 433 | 15.2% |
| 3 or 4 Unit Apartments | 120 | 4.2% |
| 5 to 9 Unit Apartments | 118 | 4.1% |
| 10 or more Apartments | 336 | 11.8% |
| Mobile Home / Other | 19 | 0.7% |
| Total | 2,851 | 100.0% |
Housing Structures by Occupancy in LaFayette
| Structure Type | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| Single Unit, Detached | 1,291 (71.8%) | 506 (28.2%) |
| Single Unit, Attached | 12 (42.9%) | 16 (57.1%) |
| 2 Unit Apartments | 0 (0.0%) | 433 (100.0%) |
| 3 or 4 Unit Apartments | 0 (0.0%) | 120 (100.0%) |
| 5 to 9 Unit Apartments | 0 (0.0%) | 118 (100.0%) |
| 10 or more Apartments | 0 (0.0%) | 336 (100.0%) |
| Mobile Home / Other | 19 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 1,322 (46.4%) | 1,529 (53.6%) |
Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in LaFayette
| Number of Rooms | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| 1 Room | 0 (0.0%) | 44 (2.9%) |
| 2 or 3 Rooms | 44 (3.3%) | 339 (22.2%) |
| 4 or 5 Rooms | 467 (35.3%) | 786 (51.4%) |
| 6 or 7 Rooms | 625 (47.3%) | 271 (17.7%) |
| 8 or more Rooms | 186 (14.1%) | 89 (5.8%) |
| Total | 1,322 (100.0%) | 1,529 (100.0%) |
Housing Structure by Heating Type in LaFayette
| Heating Type | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| Utility Gas | 554 (41.9%) | 273 (17.8%) |
| Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas | 22 (1.7%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Electricity | 702 (53.1%) | 1,173 (76.7%) |
| Fuel Oil or Kerosene | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Coal or Coke | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| All other Fuels | 44 (3.3%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| No Fuel Used | 0 (0.0%) | 83 (5.4%) |
| Total | 1,322 (100.0%) | 1,529 (100.0%) |
Household Vehicle Usage in LaFayette
| Vehicles per Household | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| No Vehicle | 22 (1.7%) | 542 (35.4%) |
| 1 Vehicle | 463 (35.0%) | 456 (29.8%) |
| 2 Vehicles | 542 (41.0%) | 342 (22.4%) |
| 3 or more Vehicles | 295 (22.3%) | 189 (12.4%) |
| Total | 1,322 (100.0%) | 1,529 (100.0%) |
Real Estate & Mortgages in LaFayette
Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in LaFayette
| Characteristic | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
| Housing Units | 734 | 588 |
| Median Property Value | $120,300 | $121,200 |
| Median Household Income | $36,000 | $22 |
| Monthly Housing Costs | $365 | $10 |
| Real Estate Taxes | $841 | $0 |
Property Value by Mortgage Status in LaFayette
| Property Value | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
| Less than $50,000 | 80 (10.9%) | 67 (11.4%) |
| $50,000 to $99,999 | 248 (33.8%) | 120 (20.4%) |
| $100,000 to $299,999 | 375 (51.1%) | 376 (63.9%) |
| $300,000 to $499,999 | 20 (2.7%) | 15 (2.5%) |
| $500,000 to $749,999 | 11 (1.5%) | 10 (1.7%) |
| $750,000 to $999,999 | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| $1,000,000 or more | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 734 (100.0%) | 588 (100.0%) |
Household Income by Mortgage Status in LaFayette
| Household Income | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
| Less than $10,000 | 17 (2.3%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| $10,000 to $24,999 | 286 (39.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 52 (7.1%) | 18 (3.1%) |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 155 (21.1%) | 57 (9.7%) |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 141 (19.2%) | 217 (36.9%) |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 51 (7.0%) | 99 (16.8%) |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 32 (4.4%) | 93 (15.8%) |
| $150,000 or more | 0 (0.0%) | 82 (14.0%) |
| Total | 734 (100.0%) | 588 (100.0%) |
Property Value to Household Income Ratio in LaFayette
| Value-to-Income Ratio | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
| Less than 2.0x | 151 (20.6%) | 50,833 (8,645.1%) |
| 2.0x to 2.9x | 248 (33.8%) | 268 (45.6%) |
| 3.0x to 3.9x | 80 (10.9%) | 114 (19.4%) |
| 4.0x or more | 255 (34.7%) | 151 (25.7%) |
| Total | 734 (100.0%) | 588 (100.0%) |
Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in LaFayette
| Property Taxes | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
| Less than $800 | 333 (45.4%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| $800 to $1,499 | 277 (37.7%) | 123 (20.9%) |
| $800 to $1,499 | 78 (10.6%) | 251 (42.7%) |
| Total | 734 (100.0%) | 588 (100.0%) |
Health & Disability in LaFayette
Health Insurance Coverage by Age in LaFayette
| Age Bracket | With Coverage | Without Coverage |
| Under 6 Years | 518 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 6 to 18 Years | 923 (94.4%) | 55 (5.6%) |
| 19 to 25 Years | 592 (92.4%) | 49 (7.6%) |
| 26 to 34 Years | 707 (79.9%) | 178 (20.1%) |
| 35 to 44 Years | 652 (87.4%) | 94 (12.6%) |
| 45 to 54 Years | 563 (70.6%) | 235 (29.4%) |
| 55 to 64 Years | 481 (87.8%) | 67 (12.2%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 726 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 75 Years and older | 595 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 5,757 (89.5%) | 678 (10.5%) |
Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in LaFayette
| Citizenship Status | With Coverage | Without Coverage |
| Native Born | 518 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Foreign Born, Citizen | 923 (94.4%) | 55 (5.6%) |
| Foreign Born, not a Citizen | 592 (92.4%) | 49 (7.6%) |
Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in LaFayette
| Household Income | With Coverage | Without Coverage |
| Under $25,000 | 1,178 (75.8%) | 377 (24.2%) |
| $25,000 to $49,999 | 1,873 (89.1%) | 229 (10.9%) |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 1,380 (96.6%) | 48 (3.4%) |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 716 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| $100,000 and over | 594 (98.2%) | 11 (1.8%) |
Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in LaFayette
| Age Bracket | Public Insurance | Private Insurance |
| Under 6 | 375 (72.4%) | 169 (32.6%) |
| 6 to 18 Years | 540 (55.2%) | 422 (43.1%) |
| 19 to 25 Years | 67 (10.4%) | 537 (83.8%) |
| 25 to 34 Years | 340 (38.4%) | 422 (47.7%) |
| 35 to 44 Years | 136 (18.2%) | 552 (74.0%) |
| 45 to 54 Years | 164 (20.5%) | 426 (53.4%) |
| 55 to 64 Years | 171 (31.2%) | 338 (61.7%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 726 (100.0%) | 355 (48.9%) |
| 75 Years and over | 595 (100.0%) | 294 (49.4%) |
| Total | 3,114 (48.4%) | 3,515 (54.6%) |
Disability Status by Sex by Age in LaFayette
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 5 to 17 Years | 82 (20.2%) | 29 (4.7%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 125 (14.5%) | 187 (25.1%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 239 (21.3%) | 184 (19.0%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 84 (36.8%) | 53 (10.6%) |
| 75 Years and over | 123 (79.9%) | 295 (66.9%) |
Disability Class by Sex by Age in LaFayette
Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 5 to 17 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 11 (1.5%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 50 (4.5%) | 7 (0.7%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 15 (6.6%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 75 Years and over | 72 (46.8%) | 116 (26.3%) |
Disability Class: Vision Difficulty
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 5 to 17 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 16 (2.1%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 92 (8.2%) | 33 (3.4%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 75 Years and over | 49 (31.8%) | 79 (17.9%) |
Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| 5 to 17 Years | 27 (6.7%) | 29 (4.7%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 86 (10.0%) | 141 (18.9%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 189 (16.9%) | 70 (7.2%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 12 (2.4%) |
| 75 Years and over | 0 (0.0%) | 93 (21.1%) |
Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| 5 to 17 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 39 (4.5%) | 90 (12.1%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 77 (6.9%) | 120 (12.4%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 69 (30.3%) | 41 (8.2%) |
| 75 Years and over | 92 (59.7%) | 274 (62.1%) |
Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| 5 to 17 Years | 55 (13.6%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 39 (4.5%) | 19 (2.5%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 10 (0.9%) | 12 (1.2%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 43 (18.9%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 75 Years and over | 42 (27.3%) | 35 (7.9%) |
Technology Access in LaFayette
Computing Device Access in LaFayette
| Device Type | # Households | % Households |
| Desktop or Laptop | 1,545 | 54.2% |
| Smartphone | 1,945 | 68.2% |
| Tablet | 1,333 | 46.8% |
| No Computing Device | 599 | 21.0% |
| Total | 2,851 | 100.0% |
Internet Access in LaFayette
| Internet Type | # Households | % Households |
| Dial-Up Internet | 26 | 0.9% |
| Broadband Home | 1,615 | 56.7% |
| Cellular Data Only | 405 | 14.2% |
| Satellite Internet | 124 | 4.3% |
| No Internet | 731 | 25.6% |
| Total | 2,851 | 100.0% |
LaFayette Summary
Lafayette is a city located in Walker County, Georgia, United States. It is the county seat of Walker County. The population was 7,121 at the 2010 census, up from 6,702 at the 2000 census.
History
Lafayette was founded in 1835 as the county seat of Walker County. 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 1851.
During the Civil War, Lafayette was the site of a major battle in 1863. The Battle of Lafayette was fought between Union and Confederate forces, resulting in a Confederate victory.
Geography
Lafayette is located in the northwest corner of Walker County at 34°45'25" North, 85°14'17" West (34.756845, -85.237945). It is bordered to the north by Dade County, to the east by Chattooga County, to the south by Floyd County, and to the west by Whitfield County.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 8.2 square miles (21.2 km2), of which 8.1 square miles (21.0 km2) is land and 0.1 square miles (0.2 km2) (1.17%) is water.
Economy
Lafayette is the economic center of Walker County. The city is home to several manufacturing and industrial businesses, including a paper mill, a steel mill, and a chemical plant. The city is also home to several retail stores, restaurants, and other businesses.
Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 6,702 people, 2,717 households, and 1,817 families residing in the city. The population density was 830.3 people per square mile (320.3/km2). There were 2,945 housing units at an average density of 363.2 per square mile (140.3/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 79.17% White, 17.90% African American, 0.30% Native American, 0.45% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 0.90% from other races, and 1.26% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.90% of the population.
There were 2,717 households, out of which 30.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 46.2% were married couples living together, 16.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 33.3% were non-families. 29.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.44 and the average family size was 3.00.
In the city, the population was spread out, with 25.2% under the age of 18, 8.7% from 18 to 24, 28.2% from 25 to 44, 22.2% from 45 to 64, and 15.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 87.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 82.3 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $30,917, and the median income for a family was $37,917. Males had a median income of $30,000 versus $21,964 for females. The per capita income for the city was $16,845. About 11.2% of families and 14.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 17.2% of those under age 18 and 14.2% of those age 65 or over.
Common Questions
What is the Total Population of LaFayette?
Total Population of LaFayette is 6,929.
What is the Total Male Population of LaFayette?
Total Male Population of LaFayette is 3,391.
What is the Total Female Population of LaFayette?
Total Female Population of LaFayette is 3,538.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in LaFayette?
There are 95.85 Males per 100 Females in LaFayette.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in LaFayette?
There are 104.34 Females per 100 Males in LaFayette.
What is the Median Population Age in LaFayette?
Median Population Age in LaFayette is 37.8 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in LaFayette
Average Family Size in LaFayette is 3.4 People.
What is the Average Household Size in LaFayette
Average Household Size in LaFayette is 2.2 People.
What is Per Capita Income in LaFayette?
Per Capita income in LaFayette is $18,042.
What is the Median Family Income in LaFayette?
Median Family Income in LaFayette is $52,596.
What is the Median Household income in LaFayette?
Median Household Income in LaFayette is $30,284.
What is Income or Wage Gap in LaFayette?
Income or Wage Gap in LaFayette is 6.4%.
Women in LaFayette earn 93.6 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in LaFayette?
Inequality or Gini Index in LaFayette is 0.41.
How Large is the Labor Force in LaFayette?
There are 2,734 People in the Labor Forcein in LaFayette.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in LaFayette?
48.4% of People are in the Labor Force in LaFayette.
What is the Unemployment Rate in LaFayette?
Unemployment Rate in LaFayette is 5.3%.