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LaFayette, Georgia
LaFayette, city, in Walker County, Georgia. LaFayette had 7,157 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 3.8% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 6,888 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 6,967 (±23). GEOID 1344312.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
7,157
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 6,888 · ACS 2020-2024: 6,967 ±23
Median household income
$46,018
±$10,032 (90% margin)
Georgia: $77,353
Median home value
$144,800
±$19,030 (90% margin)
Georgia: $303,300
Median gross rent
$840
±$98 (90% margin)
Georgia: $1,393
Where is LaFayette and what county is it in?
LaFayette is a city in Walker County, Georgia. It covers 8.1 square miles of land, 852 residents per square mile in 2020.
LaFayette is in the Chattanooga, TN-GA metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 6 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in LaFayette, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 7,157 people lived in LaFayette on July 1, 2025, up 3.8% since 2020, slower than Georgia (+5.5%). The 2020 Census counted 6,888 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 6,967 (±23).
| Measure | LaFayette | Walker County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 6,967 ±23 | 68,762 | −270 |
| Households | 2,887 ±225 | 26,355 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.25 ±0.18 | 2.55 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 3,208 ±225 | 29,669 | no clear change |
LaFayette's population since 2000
From 6,702 in 2000 to 7,157 in 2025: up 6.8%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for LaFayette as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in LaFayette?
The median resident of LaFayette is 43.0 years old; 18.3% are under 18 and 20.2% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 82.3%, then non-Hispanic residents of two or more races at 8.0%.
| Measure | LaFayette | Walker County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 43.0 ±3.3 | 42.1 | +5.4 |
| Under 18 years | 18.3% ±3.1 pts | 21.2% | – |
| 65 years and over | 20.2% ±3.1 pts | 19.6% | – |
| Male | 47.4% ±3.7 pts | 49.4% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 4.0% ±2.6 pts | 2.9% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 82.3% ±5.0 pts | 89.3% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 3.6% ±1.8 pts | 3.0% | −4.9 pts |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 1.9% ±2.8 pts | 0.4% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.1% ±0.2 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.7 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 8.0% ±3.9 pts | 4.1% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.1% ±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 3.4% ±2.9 pts | 1.3% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 5.8% ±3.6 pts | 2.4% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 6.6% ±2.5 pts | 6.4% | – |
| With a disability | 17.6% ±4.5 pts | 17.4% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 10.6% ±3.7 pts | 12.6% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 86.6% ±3.7 pts | 87.0% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 12.1% ±4.3 pts | 21.3% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 6.3% ±2.8 pts | 8.2% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 82.5% ±6.6 pts | 89.8% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 4.8% ±3.9 pts | 3.3% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in LaFayette earn?
Half of LaFayette's 2,887 households earn less than $46,018 a year (±$10,032), against $59,469 in Walker County and $77,353 in Georgia. In 2015-2019 it was $37,678 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 14.3% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | LaFayette | Walker County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $46,018 ±$10,032 | $59,469 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $56,982 ±$5,573 | $81,031 | – |
| Per capita income | $23,992 ±$2,078 | $32,130 | +$4,302 |
| People below the poverty line | 14.3% ±6.0 pts | 13.3% | −12.3 pts |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 15.8% ±16.0 pts | 19.5% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 15.9% ±4.8 pts | 12.0% | – |
| Households with a computer | 91.0% ±4.5 pts | 94.1% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 87.8% ±5.1 pts | 88.3% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in LaFayette?
Owners occupy 60.1% of LaFayette's occupied homes and renters 39.9%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $144,800 by its owner (±$19,030). The median renter pays $840 a month including utilities, and 28.7% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | LaFayette | Walker County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $144,800 ±$19,030 | $197,100 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $840 ±$98 | $940 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 28.7% ±11.2 pts | 36.9% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,203 ±$111 | $1,328 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 60.1% ±6.6 pts | 77.2% | +18.2 pts |
| Renter-occupied homes | 39.9% ±6.6 pts | 22.8% | – |
| Housing units | 3,208 ±225 | 29,669 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0% ±2.7 pts | 1.7% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 10.7% ±7.9 pts | 5.9% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 74.7% ±5.2 pts | 77.7% | – |
| Mobile homes | 2.9% ±2.3 pts | 13.8% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.7% ±0.8 pts | 1.9% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 3.1% ±2.3 pts | 5.2% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 16.2% ±5.3 pts | 7.5% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 9.8% ±5.7 pts | 3.7% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is LaFayette building?
Builders took permits for 43 new housing units in LaFayette in 2025 (27 in single-family houses), 6.0 per 1,000 residents against 5.4 across Georgia.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in LaFayette work and get to work?
74.2% of LaFayette's workers drive alone and 8.1% work from home. The average trip to work takes 26.9 minutes.
| Measure | LaFayette | Walker County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 56.9% ±4.9 pts | 58.7% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 0.6% ±0.7 pts | 3.9% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 74.2% ±6.7 pts | 76.4% | – |
| Carpooled | 13.6% ±4.9 pts | 11.1% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±1.5 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Walked | 2.5% ±3.4 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Worked from home | 8.1% ±4.8 pts | 11.3% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 26.9 min ±5.0 | 29.4 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in LaFayette?
2 census tracts lie mostly in LaFayette, and 2 more reach into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $40,163 (Tract 207.02) to $58,938 (Tract 207.01).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 207.02Walker County | 4,107 | $40,163 |
| Tract 207.01Walker County | 2,607 | $58,938 |
| Tract 206.02Walker County | 5,298 | $71,167 |
| Tract 209.04Walker County | 3,065 | $66,947 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in LaFayette) · Census block assignment files
How does LaFayette compare with other places in Georgia?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, LaFayette is the 4,012th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 120th-most populous of 537 in Georgia.
LaFayette ranks 261st of 348 places in Georgia with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 120th | 537 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 145th | 297 |
| Residents per square mile | 186th | 360 |
| Median household income | 261st | 348 |
| Per capita income | 273rd | 357 |
| Median home value | 266th | 346 |
| Median gross rent | 249th | 337 |
| Poverty rate | 186th | 302 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 295th | 343 |
| Median age | 59th | 360 |
| Owner-occupied share | 170th | 354 |
| Work from home | 159th | 198 |
| Travel time to work | 163rd | 359 |
LaFayette's figures with every place in Georgia (CSV)
Every place in Georgia, sortable · Compare LaFayette with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for LaFayette?
15 of the 57 figures for LaFayette on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for LaFayette are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in LaFayette.