Community Profiles
Lafayette County
Population Demographics
As of 2026 the population of Lafayette County is 5,916. The population is expected to shrink to 5,667 by 2031 - a growth rate of -0.86%.
The median age of Lafayette County residents is 49.
The diversity index of Lafayette County is 55.9, meaning that there is a 56% chance that any two people selected out of 100 residents will be of different race or ethnicity from one another.
Housing and Income
The average household income in Lafayette County is $57,787 and projected to be $62,505 in 2031. Per capita income is $27,336, projected to be $30,223 in 2031. 0.64% of households – 38 – have an income of $200,000 or higher. Average net worth is $385,286 and the average disposable income is $46,711.
There are 3,913 housing units in Lafayette County; 2,131 are owner-occupied, 661 are rented, and 1,121 are vacant. The average home value is $129,978, with 337 homes built in 2010 or later, and 246 built in 1939 or earlier.
Business and Workforce
There are 212 businesses in Lafayette County, employing 2,019 workers and pulling from a labor force of 2,180 age 16 and above. 845 workers commute into Lafayette County from outside the county or state. Key industries for the area include:
995 residents both live and work in/around Lafayette County. The average travel time is 29.7 minutes. 16.18% people have a commute of less than 5 minutes while 3.42% commute 90 minutes or more each way. Of commuters, 1,817 drive alone, 190 carpool, and 6 take public transportation. 93 use other modes of transport such as motorcycle, bicycle, walking, etc. 74 residents work from home.
2,107 members of the workforce hold a high school diploma or GED. 335 have associates degrees, 321 have bachelor’s degrees, and 109 hold a graduate or professional degree.
Source: ESRI, 2026-09-30