Lafayette County, Florida
FL · FIPS 12067 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 8,161 | — | #2,641 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $62,757 | -16.5% | #1,825 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 42.3 years | +8.7% | #1,393 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $157,200 | -44.2% | #2,092 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $896 | -23.0% | #1,462 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 17.5% | +38.9% | #2,382 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Lafayette County has a population of 8,161, making it the #2,641 most populous county in the US. The median age is 42.3 years, which is 8.7% above the national median.
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The median household income in Lafayette County is $62,757, ranking #1,825 out of 3,222 counties — 16.5% below the national median. The poverty rate is 17.5% and unemployment stands at 10.9%.
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The median home value in Lafayette County is $157,200 (-44.2% vs national). Renters pay a median of $896/mo and the homeownership rate is 77.2%.
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90.5% of residents in Lafayette County have health insurance coverage, which is 1.3% below the national rate.
About Lafayette County, Florida
Lafayette County, Florida has a total population of 8,161, making it the 2,641st most populous county in the United States. The median age in Lafayette County is 42.3 years, which is 8.7% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Lafayette County is $62,757, which ranks #1,825 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 16.5% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 17.5%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 10.9%.
The median home value in Lafayette County is $157,200, 44.2% below the national median. Renters in Lafayette County pay a median gross rent of $896 per month. The homeownership rate is 77.2%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Lafayette County, 9.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 70.7% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 90.5% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 33.5 min.
Lafayette County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 67.2% of the population, followed by Black (non-Hispanic) (17.5%) and Hispanic or Latino (12.8%).
All data for Lafayette County, Florida comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.