LaFayette is a city located in Walker County Georgia. LaFayette has a 2024 population of 7,081. LaFayette is currently growing at a rate of 0.53% annually and its population has increased by 2.13% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 6,933 in 2020.
The average household income in LaFayette is $40,875 with a poverty rate of 21.25%. The median age in LaFayette is 37.8 years: 37.1 years for males, and 41.2 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of LaFayette was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 5,517 | 79.62% |
| Two or more races | 825 | 11.91% |
| Black or African American | 407 | 5.87% |
| Asian | 166 | 2.4% |
| Native American | 14 | 0.2% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,851 | 2.25 | 46.4 | 53.6 |
| Non Family | 1,396 | 1.08 | 35.5 | 64.5 |
| Married | 1,026 | 3.37 | 69.4 | 30.6 |
| Female | 319 | 3.49 | 32.3 | 67.7 |
| Male | 110 | 3.16 | 10.9 | 89.1 |
3.35
Average Family Size
2.25
Average Household Size
46.4%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 475 | 9.77% |
| Associates Degree | 348 | 7.16% |
| Bachelors Degree | 234 | 4.81% |
| Graduate Degree | 172 | 3.54% |
| High School Graduate | 1,797 | 36.96% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 371 | 7.63% |
| Some College | 1,465 | 30.13% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 4,083 | 3,330 | 298 |
| Black | 310 | 243 | 2 |
| 2+ Races | 250 | 224 | 10 |
| Hispanic | 218 | 218 | 31 |
| Asian | 118 | 118 | 65 |
| Native American | 14 | 14 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 55.08%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $75,694 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $25,747 | $24,421 | $27,336 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $27,039 | $45,338 | $0 |
| Overall | $29,513 | $31,912 | $27,917 |
| Some College | $35,187 | $36,469 | $29,900 |
$29,513
Average Earnings
$31,912
Average Male
$27,917
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
91.81% of LaFayette residents speak only English, while 8.19% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 5.65% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 4,928 | 1,077 | 21.85% |
| Black | 315 | 159 | 50.48% |
| Multiple | 815 | 82 | 10.06% |
| Asian | 166 | 53 | 31.93% |
21.25%
Overall Poverty Rate
23.36%
Male Poverty Rate
19.36%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in LaFayette is Black, with 50.48% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in LaFayette is Multiple, with 10.06% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 9.62%. Among those working part-time, it was 22.34%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 28.38%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 32.13% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 24.93% |
| Some College | 14.85% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 2.91% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 100% |
| Male Unemployed | 48.18% |
| Male Employed | 16.4% |
| Female Employed | 14.73% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $52,596 | $58,272 |
| Households | $30,284 | $40,875 |
| Married Families | $56,139 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $19,611 | $22,248 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
38.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
39.9%
Male Marriage Rate
37.3%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
321
Number of Veterans
309
Male Veterans
12
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 171 |
| Second Gulf War | 66 |
| First Gulf War | 46 |
| Korea | 27 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 103 |
| 75+ | 84 |
| 35 to 54 | 73 |
| 18 to 34 | 39 |
| 55 to 64 | 22 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 286 | 6.38% |
| Black | 35 | 9.43% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
23.46%
Veteran Poverty Rate
47.31%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
48.4%
Labor Force Participation
45.6%
Employment Rate
5.3%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
58.68%
Born in LaFayette
96.35%
Native Born
3.65%
Foreign Born
1.63%
Non Citizen
2.02%
Naturalized
96.35% of LaFayette residents were born in the United States, with 58.68% having been born in Georgia. 1.63% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 7,266 | 37 | 0.51% |
| 2028 | 7,229 | 37 | 0.51% |
| 2027 | 7,192 | 37 | 0.52% |
| 2026 | 7,155 | 37 | 0.52% |
| 2025 | 7,118 | 37 | 0.52% |
| 2024 | 7,081 | 37 | 0.53% |
| 2023 | 7,044 | 62 | 0.89% |
| 2022 | 6,982 | 95 | 1.38% |
| 2021 | 6,887 | -46 | -0.66% |
| 2020 | 6,933 | -408 | -5.56% |
| 2019 | 7,341 | 47 | 0.64% |
| 2018 | 7,294 | 61 | 0.84% |
| 2017 | 7,233 | 64 | 0.89% |
| 2016 | 7,169 | -19 | -0.26% |
| 2015 | 7,188 | 8 | 0.11% |
| 2014 | 7,180 | 101 | 1.43% |
| 2013 | 7,079 | -32 | -0.45% |
| 2012 | 7,111 | 15 | 0.21% |
| 2011 | 7,096 | -32 | -0.45% |
| 2010 | 7,128 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 6,702 | 389 | 6.16% |
| 1990 | 6,313 | -204 | -3.13% |
| 1980 | 6,517 | 473 | 7.83% |
| 1970 | 6,044 | 456 | 8.16% |
| 1960 | 5,588 | 704 | 14.41% |
| 1950 | 4,884 | 1,375 | 39.18% |
| 1940 | 3,509 | 698 | 24.83% |
| 1930 | 2,811 | -4,455 | -61.31% |