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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

LaFayette

Georgia · 6,324 residents · 8.086 sq mi
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LaFayette has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $17,982. Population has declined 6% since 2000. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $38,400. Households here earn about 38% less than the Georgia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 36.4
US median: 33.0
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 14%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

6,324
−6%vs 2000
vs 6,702 in 2000
1990 – 2025
782 / sq mi
−6%vs 2000
vs 829 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
36.4
−4%vs 2000
vs 37.9 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
6K7K7K7K7K1990201020202024LaFayette
20247K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$17,982
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $23,093 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$9,214
−29%vs 2000
vs $12,967 in 2000
US average: $14,340
18.2%
−2.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 20.9% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$38,400
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $59,000 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$256
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $375 in 2000
US average: $450
60.0%
+1.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 58.8% in 2000
40.0% rent
2.1
−16%vs 2000
vs 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic90%(6,029)
Black7.1%(478)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(72)
Asian0.5%(32)
Other0%
Diversity Score20.4%(1,365)
1990
White, non-Hispanic92.7%(5,865)
Black7.1%(452)
Hispanic / Latino0.1%(4)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.1%(7)
Diversity Score17%(1,074)
17
−17%vs 2000
vs 20 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

8.1%
−2.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 10.4% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
50.9%
−7.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 58.7% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
3.1%
−0.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 3.9% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

16.1 min
+10%vs 2000
vs 14.6 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 LaFayette, Georgia?

LaFayette, Georgia has about 6,324 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in LaFayette, Georgia?

The typical household in LaFayette, Georgia earns about $17,982 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is LaFayette, Georgia expensive?

In LaFayette, Georgia, the median home is worth about $38,400, and the typical rent is about $256 a month.

How educated are people in LaFayette, Georgia?

About 8.1% of adults age 25 and over in LaFayette, Georgia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in LaFayette, Georgia?

About 18.2% of people in LaFayette, Georgia 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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