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Lafayette

County:
Macon County
County Seat:
Yes
Area (mi²):
5.298
State:
Tennessee

Lafayette is a city located in Macon County, Tennessee. Lafayette has a 2026 population of 6,085. It is also the county seat of Macon County. Lafayette is currently growing at a rate of 1.38% annually and its population has increased by 8.91% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 5,587 in 2020.

The median household income in Lafayette is $51,736 with a poverty rate of 27.56%. The median age in Lafayette is 32.3 years: 32.8 years for males, and 31.5 years for females. For every 100 females there are 86.1 males.

6.1K
Total Population
1,148
Density (mi²)
83 1.38%
Growth

Lafayette Population

Lafayette Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
20266,085831.38%
20256,002831.4%
20245,919771.32%
20235,8421372.4%
20225,7051282.3%
20215,577-10-0.18%
20205,587-11-0.2%
20195,331721.37%
20185,259470.9%
20175,2121082.12%
20165,1041523.07%
20154,952400.81%
20144,9121473.08%
20134,765440.93%
20124,7211042.25%
20114,617761.67%
20104,541671.5%
20003,8852446.7%
19903,641-167-4.39%
19803,8081,22547.43%
19702,58300%

Median Age

Overall: 32.3 years
Female: 31.5 years
Male: 32.8 years

Lafayette Adults

There are 4,018 adults, (704 of whom are seniors) in Lafayette.

Sex Ratio

Female: 3,078 (53.7%)
Male: 2,649 (46.3%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Lafayette includes 83.36% White, 4.47% other race, and smaller percentages for Black or African American and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White4,77483.36%
Two or more races59710.42%
Other race2564.47%
Black or African American1001.75%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Two or more races4798.36%
Other race2564.47%
White230.4%
Black or African American150.26%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White4,75182.96%
Two or more races1182.06%
Black or African American851.48%

Lafayette Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Lafayette 's average per capita income is $32,973. Household income levels show a median of $51,736. The poverty rate stands at 27.56%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Married Families$68,777-
Families$58,807$64,160
Households$51,736$57,270
Non Families$32,410$40,836

$32,973

Average Income

$51,736

Median Household Income

27.56%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)