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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Lafayette

Tennessee · 3,885 residents · 5.298 sq mi
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Lafayette has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $25,750. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $68,700. With a median age of 42.7, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Households here earn about 29% less than the Tennessee median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 42.7
US median: 35.2
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 35%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

3,885
+7%since 1990
from 3,641 in 1990
1990 – 2025
733 / sq mi
+7%since 1990
from 687 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
42.7
+5%since 1990
from 40.8 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
3K4K5K5K6K1990201020202024Lafayette
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$25,750
+31%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $14,944 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$15,348
+61%since 1990
from $9,511 in 1990
US average: $21,522
18.0%
−3.6 ptssince 1990
from 21.6% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$68,700
+35%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $38,700 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$335
+6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $240 in 1990
US average: $602
65.9%
−2.8 ptssince 1990
from 68.7% in 1990
34.1% rent
2.7
+3%since 1990
from 2.6 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic100%(3,641)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2000
White, non-Hispanic96.4%(3,746)
Black0.2%(6)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(82)
Asian0.4%(15)
Diversity Score6.5%(254)
7
from 0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

8.8%
+0.6 ptssince 1990
from 8.2% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
61.8%
+12.5 ptssince 1990
from 49.3% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
4.1%
+1.0 ptssince 1990
from 3.1% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

21.1 min
+8%since 1990
from 19.5 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Lafayette, Tennessee?

Lafayette, Tennessee has about 3,885 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Lafayette, Tennessee?

The typical household in Lafayette, Tennessee earns about $25,750 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lafayette, Tennessee expensive?

In Lafayette, Tennessee, the median home is worth about $68,700, and the typical rent is about $335 a month.

How educated are people in Lafayette, Tennessee?

About 8.8% of adults age 25 and over in Lafayette, Tennessee hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lafayette, Tennessee?

About 18.0% of people in Lafayette, Tennessee live below the federal poverty line.

Has Lafayette, Tennessee grown since 1990?

Yes, Lafayette, Tennessee has grown since 1990. The population has added about 244 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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