Lafayette, TN
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
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Table Of Contents
Population
5,239
Unemployment
4.5%
Poverty
24.2%
Median Home
$115,800
Median Income
$33,133
Median Rent
$700
Lafayette SnackAbility
4
Overall SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
6/10
Housing
5
Affordability
5
Diversity
5
Safety
6
Amenities
7
Education
3
Commute
4
Lafayette, TN Crime Report
140
Total Crimes
Total Crimes
2,579.2
Total Crimes / 100k People
Total Crimes / 100k People
9.94%
Above National Average
Above National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Lafayette / 100k People |
Tennessee / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 140 | 2,579.2 | 3,165.5 | 2,346.0 |
| Violent Crime | 12 | 221.1 | 672.7 | 387.8 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 9.6 | 6.5 |
| Robbery | 3 | 55.3 | 81.0 | 73.9 |
| Aggravated Assault | 7 | 129.0 | 543.2 | 279.7 |
| Property Crime | 128 | 2,358.1 | 2,492.8 | 1,958.2 |
| Burglary | 31 | 571.1 | 384.5 | 314.2 |
| Larceny | 85 | 1,566.0 | 1,802.0 | 1,398.0 |
| Car Theft | 12 | 221.1 | 306.4 | 246.0 |
Lafayette, TN Cost Of Living
86
Lafayette's Overall Cost Of Living
Lafayette's Overall Cost Of Living
0.9x
Lower Than The National Average
Lower Than The National Average
| Living Expense | Lafayette | Tennessee | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 86 | 89 | 100 | |
| Services | 99 | 94 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 86 | 91 | 100 | |
| Health | 87 | 91 | 100 | |
| Housing | 58 | 81 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 99 | 86 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 104 | 92 | 100 | |
Rankings for Lafayette in Tennessee
Map Of Lafayette, TN
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3
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4
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5
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6
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7
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8
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9
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Population over time in Lafayette
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 5,239 | 3.6% |
| 2019 | 5,055 | 1.4% |
| 2018 | 4,985 | 1.5% |
| 2017 | 4,909 | 1.9% |
| 2016 | 4,819 | 1.9% |
| 2015 | 4,731 | 1.9% |
| 2014 | 4,641 | 2.6% |
| 2013 | 4,522 | 2.2% |
| 2012 | 4,426 | 1.0% |
| 2011 | 4,383 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Lafayette
| Race | Lafayette | TN | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 91.8% | 73.4% | 60.1% |
| African American | 0.9% | 16.5% | 12.2% |
| American Indian | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 0.0% | 1.8% | 5.6% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.0% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Two Or More | 1.1% | 2.3% | 2.8% |
| Hispanic | 5.9% | 5.6% | 18.2% |
Gender in Lafayette
| Gender | Lafayette | TN | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.6% | 51.2% | 50.8% |
| Male | 47.4% | 48.8% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Lafayette for adults over 25
| Education | Lafayette | TN | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 8.0% | 3.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 12.0% | 8.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 46.0% | 32.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 17.0% | 21.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 13.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 2.0% | 18.0% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 1.0% | 7.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0.0% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
Household Income For Lafayette, Tennessee
| Income | Lafayette | TN | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 4.5% | 6.7% | 5.8% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 8.7% | 4.9% | 4.1% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 17.0% | 10.0% | 8.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 27.4% | 10.2% | 8.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 20.5% | 13.9% | 12.0% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 3.6% | 18.4% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 5.7% | 12.5% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 5.8% | 13.3% | 15.6% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 5.5% | 4.9% | 7.1% |
| $200,000 or more | 1.3% | 5.1% | 8.3% |
