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LaFayette

Georgia · 6,888 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 $31,233. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $90,400. The poverty rate of 25.0% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 49% less than the Georgia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
6,888
+3%since 2000
from 6,702 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
852 / sq mi
+3%since 2000
from 829 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.7
+2%since 2000
from 37.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
6K7K7K7K7K1990201020202024LaFayette
20247K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$31,233
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,093 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,718
+21%since 2000
from $12,967 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
11.9%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 9.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
25.0%
+4.1 ptssince 2000
from 20.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade18.9%
US avg: 10%
Information14.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade9.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance3.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Other services3.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Arts, entertainment, food2.7%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services2.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Professional, scientific, technical1.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Public administration0.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$90,400
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $59,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$656
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $375 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
49.4%
−9.4 ptssince 2000
from 58.8% in 2000
50.6% rent
Afford Score
2.9
+13%since 2000
from 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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic83.8%(5,772)
Black7.4%(511)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(156)
Asian1%(66)
Other6.3%(435)
Diversity Score37.3%(2,569)
Diversity Score
37
+83%since 2000
from 20 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.8%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 10.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
79.3%
+20.7 ptssince 2000
from 58.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.8%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 3.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.1 min
+51%since 2000
from 14.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
76.1%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 79.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
16.8%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 13.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.3%
−7.7 ptssince 2011
from 15.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
48.3%
+4.1 ptssince 2011
from 44.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
24.3%
−36.9 ptssince 2009
from 61.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.6%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 46.2% in 2009
Female
52.4%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 53.8% in 2009
Foreign born
5.5%
+4.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
11.6%
−72.9 ptssince 2013
from 84.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in LaFayette, Georgia?

LaFayette, Georgia has about 6,888 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in LaFayette, Georgia?

The typical household in LaFayette, Georgia earns about $31,233 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 $90,400, and the typical rent is about $656 a month.

How educated are people in LaFayette, Georgia?

About 11.8% 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 25.0% of people in LaFayette, Georgia live below the federal poverty line.

Has LaFayette, Georgia grown since 1990?

Yes, LaFayette, Georgia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 564 residents, a change of about 9 percent over that period.

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

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