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Lafayette

Virginia · 628 residents · 0.637 sq mi
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Lafayette has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $34,596. Population has grown 19% since 2023. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. The poverty rate of 34.1% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 63% less than the Virginia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 42.7
US median: 38.9
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
93% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
628
+19%since 2023
from 528 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
986 / sq mi
+19%since 2023
from 829 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
42.7
+1%since 2023
from 42.3 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
381524668811954201020202024Lafayette
2024628
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$34,596
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $32,210 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,985
+22%since 2023
from $18,075 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
13.6%
+4.3 ptssince 2023
from 9.3% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
34.1%
+2.6 ptssince 2023
from 31.4% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.478
+28%since 2023
from 0.372 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information30.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services29.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade15.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Arts, entertainment, food13.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
92.9%
+3.4 ptssince 2023
from 89.4% in 2023
7.1% rent
Vacancy rate
12.2%
+0.6 ptssince 2023
from 11.7% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
6.2%
−1.7 ptssince 2023
from 7.9% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic87.7%(463)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino12.3%(65)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score27%(142)
2024
White, non-Hispanic91.2%(573)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino8.8%(55)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score20%(125)
Diversity Score
20
−26%since 2023
from 27 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.9%
−5.3 ptssince 2023
from 16.1% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
83.2%
+6.4 ptssince 2023
from 76.8% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
6.7%
−4.2 ptssince 2023
from 11.0% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.9 min
−16%since 2023
from 27.3 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
64.1%
−12.5 ptssince 2023
from 76.6% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
9.4%
−3.7 ptssince 2023
from 13.1% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
26.5%
+16.2 ptssince 2023
from 10.3% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
2.9%
−0.2 ptssince 2023
from 3.1% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
47.2%
−13.3 ptssince 2023
from 60.5% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
55.7%
−1.4 ptssince 2023
from 57.0% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
13.4%
−10.1 ptssince 2023
from 23.5% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
56.2%
+0.5 ptssince 2023
from 55.7% in 2023
Female
43.8%
−0.5 ptssince 2023
from 44.3% in 2023
Foreign born
5.6%
−2.2 ptssince 2023
from 7.8% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
1.3%
−0.6 ptssince 2023
from 2.0% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
16.3%
−0.5 ptssince 2023
from 16.8% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
8.6%
−0.4 ptssince 2023
from 9.0% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
97.5%
−2.5 ptssince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
94.0%
+2.3 ptssince 2023
from 91.7% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
6.0%
−2.3 ptssince 2023
from 8.3% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lafayette, Virginia?

Lafayette, Virginia has about 628 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Lafayette, Virginia?

The typical household in Lafayette, Virginia earns about $34,596 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

How educated are people in Lafayette, Virginia?

About 10.9% of adults age 25 and over in Lafayette, Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lafayette, Virginia?

About 34.1% of people in Lafayette, Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

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

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