Lafayette County's 2026 population is estimated at 9,536, reflecting a 4.93% growth rate over the past year (World Population Review estimate based on U.S. Census Bureau data). Lafayette County is the 66th largest county in Florida. The 2010 population was 8,809 and has grown 8.25% since 2010.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 42.3 years
Female: 43.4 years
Male: 42.1 years
There are 6,747 adults, (1,748 of whom are seniors) in Lafayette County.
Female: 3,291 (40.3%)
Male: 4,870 (59.7%)
The racial composition of Lafayette County includes 69.65% White, 17.66% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for other race, Native American, Asian and multiracial populations.
| Race | Population ↓ | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 5,684 | 69.65% |
| Black or African American | 1,441 | 17.66% |
| Two or more races | 929 | 11.38% |
| Other race | 80 | 0.98% |
| Native American | 24 | 0.29% |
| Asian | 3 | 0.04% |
Lafayette County 's average per capita income is $44,198. Household income levels show a median of $62,757. The poverty rate stands at 17.5%.
| Name | Median ↓ | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $90,547 | - |
| Families | $71,292 | $76,722 |
| Households | $62,757 | $68,809 |
| Non Families | $30,461 | $50,536 |
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