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Lafayette

Virginia · 449 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 $25,703. Population has fallen 20% since 2011, a loss of 109 residents. 5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2011, reaching $57,500. Households here earn about 58% less than the Virginia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 40.1
US median: 37.2
Less educated
5% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 113%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
449
−20%vs 2011
vs 558 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
705 / sq mi
−20%vs 2011
vs 876 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
40.1
+26%vs 2011
vs 31.9 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
381524668811954201020202024Lafayette
2024628
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$25,703
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $29,167 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,745
−12%vs 2011
vs $18,932 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
14.9%
−4.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 19.0% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
18.7%
+0.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 18.3% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.442
+7%vs 2011
vs 0.411 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade26%
US avg: 10.9%
Information20.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services18.8%
US avg: 7%
Public administration18.8%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance16.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical16.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing2.2%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 7.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$57,500
+113%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $27,900 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2021
Median gross rent
$617
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
25.3%
−33.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 58.8% in 2011
26.3% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
38.2%
+2.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 36.1% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
62.7%
+18.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 44.1% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.2
+134%vs 2011
vs 1.0 in 2011
2010 – 2021
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic90.3%(504)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3.9%(22)
Asian0%(0)
Other5.7%(32)
Diversity Score22.4%(125)
2010
White, non-Hispanic94.7%(425)
Black1.1%(5)
Hispanic / Latino3.1%(14)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score10.3%(46)
Diversity Score
10
−54%vs 2011
vs 22 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
4.6%
+1.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 3.1% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
65.8%
−13.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 79.4% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.8 min
−1%vs 2011
vs 31.0 min in 2011
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
85.2%
−4.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 89.8% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
14.8%
+4.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 10.2% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
10.5%
−15.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 25.7% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
16.2%
+2.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 13.7% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
37.9%
−4.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 42.3% in 2011
Female
62.1%
+4.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 57.7% in 2011
Foreign born
3.5%
−0.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 3.9% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
1.8%
−0.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 1.9% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lafayette, Virginia?

Lafayette, Virginia has about 449 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Lafayette, Virginia?

The typical household in Lafayette, Virginia earns about $25,703 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lafayette, Virginia expensive?

In Lafayette, Virginia, the median home is worth about $57,500, and the typical rent is about $617 a month.

How educated are people in Lafayette, Virginia?

About 4.6% 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 18.7% of people in Lafayette, Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

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