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Lafayette

Tennessee · 5,584 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 $33,133. Population has grown 44% since 2000. 4% 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 $115,800. The poverty rate of 24.2% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 40% less than the Tennessee median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 35.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
4% 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
5,584
+44%since 2000
from 3,885 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,054 / sq mi
+44%since 2000
from 733 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
35.6
−17%since 2000
from 42.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K4K5K5K6K1990201020202024Lafayette
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$33,133
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,750 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,415
+33%since 2000
from $15,348 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
18.3%
+10.5 ptssince 2009
from 7.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
24.2%
+6.3 ptssince 2000
from 18.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information18.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services11.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade9.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade8.7%
US avg: 10%
Public administration5.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing4%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance2.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$115,800
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $68,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$700
+39%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $335 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
45.5%
−20.5 ptssince 2000
from 65.9% in 2000
54.5% rent
Afford Score
3.5
+31%since 2000
from 2.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.4%(3,746)
Black0.2%(6)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(82)
Asian0.4%(15)
Other0%
Diversity Score6.5%(254)
2020
White, non-Hispanic83.1%(4,641)
Black0.9%(51)
Hispanic / Latino11.9%(665)
Asian0.3%(17)
Other1.5%(81)
Diversity Score32.6%(1,822)
Diversity Score
33
+399%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
4.4%
−4.4 ptssince 2000
from 8.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
80.3%
+18.5 ptssince 2000
from 61.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.1%
−2.0 ptssince 2000
from 4.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
33.9 min
+60%since 2000
from 21.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
82.0%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 81.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.8%
−8.1 ptssince 2009
from 11.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.5%
−4.6 ptssince 2011
from 9.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
56.9%
+2.8 ptssince 2011
from 54.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
31.2%
−23.4 ptssince 2009
from 54.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.4%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 46.5% in 2009
Female
52.6%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 53.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.3%
−8.8 ptssince 2009
from 9.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
15.0%
−71.7 ptssince 2013
from 86.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lafayette, Tennessee?

Lafayette, Tennessee has about 5,584 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Lafayette, Tennessee?

The typical household in Lafayette, Tennessee earns about $33,133 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 $115,800, and the typical rent is about $700 a month.

How educated are people in Lafayette, Tennessee?

About 4.4% 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 24.2% 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 1,943 residents, a change of about 53 percent over that period.

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

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