U.S. County · Profile

Lafayette County

8.1KTotal Population
15Pop. Density (per sq mi)
+15.09%Growth Rate
Data as of 2023

Population

Lafayette County has a population of 8,078 as of 2023. It is located in Florida.

Demographics

The following demographic data represents the racial and ethnic composition of Lafayette County based on the most recent Census Bureau estimates.

Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino (any race):13.3%

Race & Ethnicity Breakdown

Race/EthnicityPercentagePopulation
White77.9%6,293
Black or African American15.6%1,260
Hispanic or Latino13.3%1,074
Two or More Races4.4%355
Some Other Race1.8%145
American Indian/Alaska Native0.2%16
Asian0.0%0
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander0.0%0

Marital Status (Age 15+)

Economics & Income

Economic indicators and income statistics for Lafayette County based on American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates.

Median Household Income
$57,852
22.4% below national average
Per Capita Income
$20,073
47.6% below national average
Poverty Rate
19.3%
67.8% above national average
Median Age
40.6 years

Income & Poverty

$57,852Median Household Income
$20,073Per Capita Income
19.3%Poverty Rate
TypeMedian IncomeMean Income
Households$57,852$59,789
Families$59,633$65,157
Married-couple Families$59,633$66,789
Nonfamily Households$25,543$27,586

Sources

All data presented on this page is sourced from official U.S. government sources and is accurate as of 2023. Data is updated annually when new estimates become available.

1
U.S. Census Bureau - American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates

Population, demographics, income, poverty, and age data for Lafayette County, Florida.

2
U.S. Census Bureau - Population Estimates Program

Annual population estimates for counties.

3
U.S. Census Bureau - Decennial Census

Official population counts and demographic data from the decennial census.

Data Methodology

The statistics shown are estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS) and Population Estimates Program. Margins of error apply but are not shown. For the most current and detailed data, please visit the U.S. Census Bureau website.

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