La Fayette is a city located in Chambers County Alabama. La Fayette has a 2024 population of 2,610. La Fayette is currently declining at a rate of -0.57% annually and its population has decreased by -2.21% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,669 in 2020.
The average household income in La Fayette is $50,506 with a poverty rate of 23.72%. The median age in La Fayette is 48.4 years: 45.5 years for males, and 51 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of La Fayette was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 1,783 | 66.04% |
| White | 887 | 32.85% |
| Two or more races | 21 | 0.78% |
| Native American | 9 | 0.33% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
Black or African American
White
Two or more races
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,070 | 2.26 | 69 | 31 |
| Married | 369 | 3.11 | 79.4 | 20.6 |
| Non Family | 362 | 1.1 | 70.7 | 29.3 |
| Female | 234 | 2.66 | 40.2 | 59.8 |
| Male | 105 | 2.36 | 90.5 | 9.5 |
2.78
Average Family Size
2.26
Average Household Size
69.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 236 | 10.99% |
| Associates Degree | 181 | 8.43% |
| Bachelors Degree | 211 | 9.82% |
| Graduate Degree | 56 | 2.61% |
| High School Graduate | 861 | 40.08% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 134 | 6.24% |
| Some College | 469 | 21.83% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 1,397 | 1,098 | 140 |
| White | 721 | 655 | 123 |
| 2+ Races | 21 | 16 | 4 |
| Hispanic | 12 | 12 | 0 |
| Native American | 9 | 9 | 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 2+ races people with a rate of 19.05%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $43,958 | $0 | $45,804 |
| Graduate Degree | $64,583 | $0 | $63,542 |
| High School Graduate | $22,263 | $40,757 | $20,725 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $18,750 | $0 |
| Overall | $35,262 | $42,813 | $25,139 |
| Some College | $42,778 | $57,768 | $29,286 |
$35,262
Average Earnings
$42,813
Average Male
$25,139
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
99.23% of La Fayette residents speak only English, while 0.77% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 0.77% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 1,625 | 499 | 30.71% |
| White | 735 | 63 | 8.57% |
23.72%
Overall Poverty Rate
23.67%
Male Poverty Rate
23.78%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in La Fayette is Black, with 30.71% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in La Fayette is White, with 8.57% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.12%. Among those working part-time, it was 27.13%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 31.72%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 43.05% |
| High School | 23.83% |
| Some College | 12.85% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 8.53% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 100% |
| Female Employed | 17.76% |
| Male Employed | 4.99% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $43,958 | $61,864 |
| Households | $32,031 | $50,506 |
| Married Families | $61,399 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $21,071 | $28,275 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
33.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
36.1%
Male Marriage Rate
30.9%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, 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
194
Number of Veterans
187
Male Veterans
7
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 106 |
| First Gulf War | 28 |
| Second Gulf War | 26 |
| Korea | 7 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 93 |
| 35 to 54 | 35 |
| 55 to 64 | 34 |
| 75+ | 21 |
| 18 to 34 | 11 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Black | 129 | 8.78% |
| White | 65 | 8% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
26.21%
Veteran Poverty Rate
60.69%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
39.6%
Labor Force Participation
38.2%
Employment Rate
3.7%
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
83.07%
Born in La Fayette
99.7%
Native Born
0.3%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
0.3%
Naturalized
99.7% of La Fayette residents were born in the United States, with 83.07% having been born in Alabama. 0% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 2,537 | -14 | -0.55% |
| 2028 | 2,551 | -15 | -0.58% |
| 2027 | 2,566 | -15 | -0.58% |
| 2026 | 2,581 | -14 | -0.54% |
| 2025 | 2,595 | -15 | -0.57% |
| 2024 | 2,610 | -15 | -0.57% |
| 2023 | 2,625 | -8 | -0.3% |
| 2022 | 2,633 | -22 | -0.83% |
| 2021 | 2,655 | -14 | -0.52% |
| 2020 | 2,669 | -241 | -8.28% |
| 2019 | 2,910 | -26 | -0.89% |
| 2018 | 2,936 | -12 | -0.41% |
| 2017 | 2,948 | -4 | -0.14% |
| 2016 | 2,952 | -20 | -0.67% |
| 2015 | 2,972 | 3 | 0.1% |
| 2014 | 2,969 | -16 | -0.54% |
| 2013 | 2,985 | -2 | -0.07% |
| 2012 | 2,987 | 3 | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2,984 | -13 | -0.43% |
| 2010 | 2,997 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 3,234 | 83 | 2.63% |
| 1990 | 3,151 | -496 | -13.6% |
| 1980 | 3,647 | 117 | 3.31% |
| 1970 | 3,530 | 925 | 35.51% |
| 1960 | 2,605 | 68 | 2.68% |