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La Fayette

Illinois · 227 residents · 0.189 sq mi
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La Fayette has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $26,563. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $39,400. Households here earn about 43% less than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 40.2
US median: 35.2
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 54%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

227
+7%since 1990
from 212 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,201 / sq mi
+7%since 1990
from 1,122 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
40.2
−8%since 1990
from 43.6 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
1081572062553041990201020202024La Fayette
2024178
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$26,563
+12%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $18,000 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$15,002
+67%since 1990
from $8,980 in 1990
US average: $21,522
13.2%
−6.1 ptssince 1990
from 19.3% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$39,400
+54%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $19,400 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$388
−17%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $355 in 1990
US average: $602
78.0%
−10.4 ptssince 1990
from 88.4% in 1990
22.0% rent
1.5
+38%since 1990
from 1.1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic98.6%(209)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian1.4%(3)
Diversity Score3.5%(7)
2000
White, non-Hispanic96.5%(219)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(4)
Asian0.4%(1)
Diversity Score5.5%(12)
5
+57%since 1990
from 3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

6.1%
+1.3 ptssince 1990
from 4.8% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
79.4%
+22.3 ptssince 1990
from 57.1% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
1.8%
−0.2 ptssince 1990
from 2.0% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

19.5 min
−17%since 1990
from 23.4 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in La Fayette, Illinois?

La Fayette, Illinois has about 227 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in La Fayette, Illinois earns about $26,563 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is La Fayette, Illinois expensive?

In La Fayette, Illinois, the median home is worth about $39,400, and the typical rent is about $388 a month.

How educated are people in La Fayette, Illinois?

About 6.1% of adults age 25 and over in La Fayette, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in La Fayette, Illinois?

About 13.2% of people in La Fayette, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has La Fayette, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, La Fayette, Illinois has grown since 1990. The population has added about 15 residents, a change of about 7 percent over that period.

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

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