Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

LaFayette, GA Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

6,967

Median Agei

Race & Ethnicityi

White

82.3%5,736

Two or More

8%560

Hispanic/Latino

4%277

Black

3.6%250

Asian

1.9%130

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.1%9

Other

0.1%5

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

9.2%465

High School Diploma

28.1%1,422

Some College (<1 yr)

8.8%445

Some College (1+ yr)

20.9%1,061

Associate's Degree

7.5%379

Bachelor's Degree

5.8%294

Master's Degree

5.7%288

Professional Degree

0.2%9

Doctorate

0.5%24

HS or Higher

86.6%

BA or Higher

12.1%

Graduate+

6.3%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$144,800

Median Renti

$840

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

60.1%1,735

Renter-Occupied

39.9%1,152

Total Units

3,208

Homeownership

60.1%

Vacancy Rate

10%

Home Values

Under $50K

5.2%90

$50K–$100K

23.7%412

$100K–$150K

24%417

$150K–$200K

16.7%289

$200K–$300K

22%382

$300K–$500K

6.8%118

$500K–$1M

1.6%27

Rent Distribution

Under $500

184

$500–$750

276

$750–$1,000

270

$1,000–$1,250

278

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

Year Built

2020 or later

0.7%21

2010–2019

3.1%99

2000–2009

7.1%227

1990–1999

6.5%210

1980–1989

8%257

1970–1979

11.5%368

1960–1969

20.9%672

1950–1959

15.8%508

1940–1949

10.2%326

1939 or earlier

16.2%520

Heating Fuel

Electricity

62.5%1,805

Utility Gas

28.1%812

Bottled/LP Gas

3.8%111

No Fuel

2.8%80

Other

2.7%79

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$46,018

Mean Household Incomei

$56,982

Per Capita Incomei

$23,992

Poverty Ratei

13.3%

Unemploymenti

0.6%

Labor Forcei

3,299

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

7.9%229

$10K–$15K

6.7%194

$15K–$20K

5%144

$20K–$25K

4.8%139

$25K–$30K

7.6%218

$30K–$35K

5.3%154

$35K–$40K

5.9%169

$40K–$45K

5.8%168

$45K–$50K

2.9%83

$50K–$60K

10%290

$60K–$75K

12.2%351

$75K–$100K

9%261

$100K–$125K

11%319

$125K–$150K

2.2%64

$150K–$200K

2.5%73

$200K+

1.1%31

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

321

Residentsi

463

Avg. Tenant Renti

$443/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

9 months

Programs in this community

Public Housing260 homes85% occupied$479/mo rent

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Housing Choice Vouchers24 homes62% occupied$269/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Project Based Section 816 homes86% occupied$295/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

811/PRAC21 homes91% occupied$312/mo rent

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $46,018/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $14K/yr

74.4%

Very low income$14K–$23K/yr

18.3%

Low income$23K–$37K/yr

4.9%

Moderate / aboveOver $37K/yr

2.4%

Who Receives This Housing

75.5% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

12.4% of subsidized households are minority

33.9% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

43.4% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

2403.4%

By Region

Top Countries

Korea

130

Guatemala

Canada

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

3,183

Avg. Commutei

26.9 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

3,279

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

378(6.6% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

89.4%Insured

10.6%Uninsured