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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

La Fayette

Alabama · 3,205 residents · 8.857 sq mi
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La Fayette has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $18,846. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $36,000. The poverty rate of 29.6% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Mid-age
median age 34.5
US median: 33.0
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

3,205
−1%vs 2000
vs 3,234 in 2000
1990 – 2025
362 / sq mi
−1%vs 2000
vs 365 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
34.5
−10%vs 2000
vs 38.2 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
3K3K3K3K3K1990201020202024La Fayette
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$18,846
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $22,768 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$9,189
−22%vs 2000
vs $11,845 in 2000
US average: $14,340
29.6%
+1.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 28.4% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$36,000
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $49,300 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$194
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $244 in 2000
US average: $450
65.9%
−1.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 67.6% in 2000
34.1% rent
1.9
−12%vs 2000
vs 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic31.9%(1,033)
Black67%(2,166)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(23)
Asian0.2%(5)
Other0%
Diversity Score55.9%(1,807)
1990
White, non-Hispanic37.7%(1,207)
Black62.1%(1,991)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(17)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.2%(7)
Diversity Score59.7%(1,914)
60
+7%vs 2000
vs 56 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

11.3%
+1.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 10.3% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
53.4%
−2.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 55.9% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
3.8%
Unchangedvs 2000
vs 3.8% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

19.4 min
+25%vs 2000
vs 15.6 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in La Fayette, Alabama?

La Fayette, Alabama has about 3,205 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in La Fayette, Alabama?

The typical household in La Fayette, Alabama earns about $18,846 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is La Fayette, Alabama expensive?

In La Fayette, Alabama, the median home is worth about $36,000, and the typical rent is about $194 a month.

How educated are people in La Fayette, Alabama?

About 11.3% of adults age 25 and over in La Fayette, Alabama hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in La Fayette, Alabama?

About 29.6% of people in La Fayette, Alabama live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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