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La Fayette

Alabama · 3,003 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 $26,319. Population has declined 7% since 2000. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $80,900. The poverty rate of 36.2% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 37% less than the Alabama median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 40.2
US median: 37.2
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 30%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,003
−7%since 2000
from 3,234 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
339 / sq mi
−7%since 2000
from 365 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
40.2
+5%since 2000
from 38.2 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K3K3K3K1990201020202024La Fayette
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$26,319
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $22,768 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$12,149
+3%since 2000
from $11,845 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
11.0%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 13.7% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
36.2%
+7.8 ptssince 2000
from 28.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.454
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade35.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance13.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Information11%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade7.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Professional, scientific, technical7.4%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services6.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction1.9%
US avg: 1.4%
Transportation & warehousing1.2%
US avg: 3.1%
Other services0.9%
US avg: 7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$80,900
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $49,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$562
+82%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $244 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
31.9%
−35.7 ptssince 2000
from 67.6% in 2000
40.5% rent
Vacancy rate
14.6%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 13.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
33.6%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 35.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
47.9%
+12.0 ptssince 2009
from 35.9% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.1
+42%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic28.9%(868)
Black68.3%(2,051)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(58)
Asian0.4%(12)
Other0.2%(7)
Diversity Score55.9%(1,678)
Diversity Score
56
Unchangedsince 2000
from 56 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.1%
−2.1 ptssince 2000
from 10.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
60.8%
+4.9 ptssince 2000
from 55.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.3%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 3.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.5 min
+57%since 2000
from 15.6 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
74.9%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 78.1% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
7.3%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 9.2% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
1.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
10.7%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 10.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.8%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
19.0%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 18.7% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
16.9%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 14.2% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
16.3%
−50.5 ptssince 2009
from 66.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
40.3%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 39.4% in 2009
Female
59.7%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 60.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.7%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
12.4%
−27.1 ptssince 2009
from 39.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in La Fayette, Alabama?

La Fayette, Alabama has about 3,003 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in La Fayette, Alabama earns about $26,319 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 $80,900, and the typical rent is about $562 a month.

How educated are people in La Fayette, Alabama?

About 8.1% 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 36.2% of people in La Fayette, Alabama live below the federal poverty line.

Has La Fayette, Alabama grown since 1990?

Yes, La Fayette, Alabama has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 202 residents, a change of about -6 percent over that period.

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

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