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La Fayette

Illinois · 160 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 $34,792. Population has fallen 30% since 2000, a loss of 67 residents. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $44,800. Households here earn about 49% less than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 24%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
160
−30%since 2000
from 227 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
847 / sq mi
−30%since 2000
from 1,201 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
43.3
+8%since 2000
from 40.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1081572062553041990201020202024La Fayette
2024178
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$34,792
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,563 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,199
+61%since 2000
from $15,002 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
18.4%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 14.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
15.5%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 13.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information22.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing20.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction20.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance19%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical19%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade15.5%
US avg: 10%
Arts, entertainment, food8.6%
US avg: 2%
Wholesale trade3.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$44,800
−24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $39,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$475
−19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $388 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
92.4%
+14.4 ptssince 2000
from 78.0% in 2000
7.6% rent
Afford Score
1.3
−13%since 2000
from 1.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.5%(219)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(4)
Asian0.4%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score5.5%(12)
2020
White, non-Hispanic93.8%(150)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3.1%(5)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score7.8%(12)
Diversity Score
8
+43%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
6.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 6.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.9%
+15.5 ptssince 2000
from 79.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−1.8 ptssince 2000
from 1.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
35.7 min
+83%since 2000
from 19.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
93.1%
+12.0 ptssince 2009
from 81.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
8.0%
+8.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.9%
−1.9 ptssince 2011
from 6.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
46.6%
−11.6 ptssince 2011
from 58.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
10.3%
−42.9 ptssince 2009
from 53.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
57.4%
+4.9 ptssince 2009
from 52.5% in 2009
Female
42.6%
−4.9 ptssince 2009
from 47.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.1%
−78.3 ptssince 2013
from 85.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in La Fayette, Illinois?

La Fayette, Illinois has about 160 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in La Fayette, Illinois earns about $34,792 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 $44,800, and the typical rent is about $475 a month.

How educated are people in La Fayette, Illinois?

About 6.0% 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 15.5% of people in La Fayette, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has La Fayette, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, La Fayette, Illinois has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 52 residents, a change of about -25 percent over that period.

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

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