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Lafayette

Virginia · 429 residents · 0.637 sq mi
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Population has fallen 25% since 2019, a loss of 140 residents. The poverty rate of 21.3% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Older
median age 40.9
US median: 38.8
More educated
38% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Owner-heavy
68% owner-occupied
US average: 63%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
429
−25%since 2019
from 569 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
673 / sq mi
−25%since 2019
from 893 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
40.9
+42%since 2019
from 28.8 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
381524668811954201020202024Lafayette
2024628
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$82,899
+54%since 2019
from $53,857 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
27.4%
+4.1 ptssince 2019
from 23.4% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
21.3%
−20.9 ptssince 2019
from 42.2% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information9.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade4.3%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
67.9%
+3.4 ptssince 2019
from 64.5% in 2019
32.1% rent
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic100%(569)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2020
White, non-Hispanic87.4%(375)
Black1.4%(6)
Hispanic / Latino7.2%(31)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score20.7%(89)
Diversity Score
21
from 0 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
37.7%
+12.6 ptssince 2019
from 25.1% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
70.2%
−6.0 ptssince 2019
from 76.2% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
35.2%
+14.5 ptssince 2019
from 20.8% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.4 min
+3%since 2019
from 31.6 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
94.5%
+1.6 ptssince 2019
from 92.9% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
29.9%
+24.6 ptssince 2019
from 5.2% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
53.1%
−10.0 ptssince 2019
from 63.1% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
71.5%
+37.1 ptssince 2019
from 34.4% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
57.2%
−1.3 ptssince 2019
from 58.5% in 2019
Female
42.8%
+1.3 ptssince 2019
from 41.5% in 2019
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.0%
−9.7 ptssince 2019
from 9.7% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lafayette, Virginia?

Lafayette, Virginia has about 429 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

How educated are people in Lafayette, Virginia?

About 37.7% 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 21.3% 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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