Lafayette SnackAbility
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Cost of living in LaFayette summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in LaFayette. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Georgia. Key points include:
The cost of living in LaFayette is 87 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in LaFayette is 0.9x lower than the national average.
The median home value in LaFayette is $158,532.
The median income in LaFayette is $46,018.
Lafayette's Overall Cost Of Living
Lower Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In LaFayette Comparison Table
| Living Expense | LaFayette | Georgia | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 87 | 95 | 100 |
| Services | 100 | 97 | 100 |
| Groceries | 97 | 99 | 100 |
| Health | 53 | 88 | 100 |
| Housing | 97 | 101 | 100 |
| Transportation | 100 | 104 | 100 |
| Utilities | 103 | 101 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Lafayette, GA Weather
The average high in LaFayette is 70.4° and the average low is 48.4°.
There are 70.4 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 53.2 inches of precipitation each year with 1.2 inches of snow.
| Stat | LaFayette |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 70.4 |
| Average Annual Low | 48.4 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 70.4 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 53.2 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 1.2 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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LaFayette Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in LaFayette
The current population in LaFayette is 6,967. The population has decreased 2.1% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 6,967 | 0.3% |
| 2023 | 6,944 | 0.2% |
| 2022 | 6,929 | 0.0% |
| 2021 | 6,928 | -5.2% |
| 2020 | 7,310 | 1.0% |
| 2019 | 7,237 | 0.6% |
| 2018 | 7,191 | 0.8% |
| 2017 | 7,136 | 0.1% |
| 2016 | 7,130 | 0.3% |
| 2015 | 7,107 | 0.0% |
| 2014 | 7,105 | 0.0% |
| 2013 | 7,105 | -0.1% |
| 2012 | 7,111 | -0.2% |
| 2011 | 7,128 | 0.2% |
| 2010 | 7,117 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in LaFayette
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LaFayette is:
82.3% White with 5,736 White residents.
3.6% African American with 250 African American residents.
0.1% American Indian with 9 American Indian residents.
1.9% Asian with 130 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.1% Other with 5 Other residents.
8.0% Two Or More with 560 Two Or More residents.
4.0% Hispanic with 277 Hispanic residents.
| Race | LaFayette | GA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 82.3% | 49.1% | 57.4% |
| African American | 3.6% | 30.7% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 1.9% | 4.5% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.1% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 8.0% | 3.9% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 4.0% | 11.0% | 19.3% |
Gender in LaFayette
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LaFayette is 52.6% female with 3,666 female residents.
LaFayette is 47.4% male with 3,301 male residents.
| Gender | LaFayette | GA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.6% | 51.2% | 50.5% |
| Male | 47.4% | 48.8% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in LaFayette for adults over 25
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8.0% of adults in LaFayette completed < 9th grade.
6.0% of adults in LaFayette completed 9-12th grade.
37.0% of adults in LaFayette completed high school / ged.
30.0% of adults in LaFayette completed some college.
7.0% of adults in LaFayette completed associate's degree.
6.0% of adults in LaFayette completed bachelor's degree.
6.0% of adults in LaFayette completed master's degree.
0.0% of adults in LaFayette completed professional degree.
0.0% of adults in LaFayette completed doctorate degree.
| Education | LaFayette | GA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 8.0% | 4.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 6.0% | 7.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 37.0% | 27.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 30.0% | 19.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 7.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 6.0% | 21.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 6.0% | 10.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 0.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For LaFayette, Georgia
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7.9% of households in LaFayette earn Less than $10,000.
6.7% of households in LaFayette earn $10,000 to $14,999.
9.8% of households in LaFayette earn $15,000 to $24,999.
12.9% of households in LaFayette earn $25,000 to $34,999.
14.5% of households in LaFayette earn $35,000 to $49,999.
22.2% of households in LaFayette earn $50,000 to $74,999.
9.0% of households in LaFayette earn $75,000 to $99,999.
13.3% of households in LaFayette earn $100,000 to $149,999.
2.5% of households in LaFayette earn $150,000 to $199,999.
1.1% of households in LaFayette earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | LaFayette | GA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 7.9% | 5.4% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 6.7% | 3.4% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 9.8% | 6.6% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 12.9% | 6.8% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 14.5% | 10.7% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 22.2% | 15.9% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 9.0% | 13.0% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 13.3% | 17.3% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 2.5% | 9.2% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 1.1% | 11.9% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
