Population 8,161 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Lafayette County
Household size in Lafayette County
| Period | Lafayette County | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.40 | 2.63 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.70 | 2.73 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 3.25 | 2.75 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.91 | 2.63 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.49 | +0.00 | −0.03 |
Households in Lafayette County are large by national standards, averaging 2.91 people against 2.65 for the U.S. That usually means more families with children at home. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 3.40, a much bigger shift than nationally. Of Florida's 67 counties, only three have larger households.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Lafayette County
| Period | Lafayette County | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 36.8 | 40.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 36.8 | 42.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 37.8 | 43.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 42.0 | 43.5 | 40.1 |
| Change | +5.2 | +2.7 | +2.3 |
Lafayette County skews a little older than the country: its median age is 42.0, against 40.1 nationally. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 36.8, mirroring the country. The youngest areas are in the northwest, the oldest in the southeast.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Lafayette County
| Period | Lafayette County | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.2% | 12.4% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 9.2% | 12.2% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 7.3% | 11.5% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 9.4% | 11.4% | 11.6% |
| Change | −0.8 pts | −1.0 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head about one in ten households in Lafayette County (9.4%), below the national share of 11.6%. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has edged down 0.8 points, in line with the national trend.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Lafayette County
Renters in Lafayette County
| Period | Lafayette County | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 19.4% | 30.3% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 20.6% | 33.9% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 15.6% | 34.6% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 22.8% | 32.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | +3.5 pts | +2.1 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 22.8% of households in Lafayette County rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. Among homeowners, 54.8% have no mortgage at all, well above the national share of 39.8%. Renting is most common in the north and least common in the southeast. Since 2006–10, the renter share has risen 3.5 points, in line with the national trend.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Lafayette County
| Period | Lafayette County | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 35.7% | 17.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 16.2% | 17.6% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 27.8% | 15.4% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 16.1% | 12.5% | 9.6% |
| Change | −19.6 pts | −4.8 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 16.1% of the housing in Lafayette County, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Since 2006–10, vacancy has fallen 19.6 points, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Lafayette County
| Period | Lafayette County | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1981 | 1984 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1992 | 1985 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1986 | 1986 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1990 | 1989 | 1980 |
| Change | +9 | +5 | +6 |
Much of the housing in Lafayette County is relatively new: half of its homes were built after 1990, compared with 1980 for the U.S. as a whole. That is in line with the rest of Florida. The median year built has moved up from 1981 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Lafayette County
| Period | Lafayette County | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $643 | $1,092 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $477 | $1,123 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $548 | $1,323 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $843 | $1,816 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$200 | +$724 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Lafayette County costs $843 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $200 a month since 2006–10, up 31%, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 28.9% of the typical renter's income, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the northeast; the highest are in the southeast.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Lafayette County
Bachelor's degrees in Lafayette County
| Period | Lafayette County | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.0% | 26.4% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 11.8% | 27.0% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 11.8% | 30.0% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 10.3% | 34.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +0.2 pts | +8.2 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Lafayette County: 10.3% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. No other Florida county has a lower share of college graduates.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Lafayette County
| Period | Lafayette County | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 75.4% | 85.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 75.4% | 86.5% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 75.8% | 88.2% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 82.4% | 90.0% | 89.3% |
| Change | +7.1 pts | +4.4 pts | +4.3 pts |
Just over one in six adults in Lafayette County never finished high school, well above the national share: only 82.4% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 7.1 points, as it has nationally. Lafayette County has a lower share of high school graduates than the great majority of Florida counties.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Lafayette County
| Period | Lafayette County | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.5% | 8.9% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 14.8% | 11.0% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 9.4% | 5.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 14.8% | 4.8% | 5.4% |
| Change | +6.4 pts | −4.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
Finding work has been harder in Lafayette County: 14.8% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well above the national rate of 5.4%. Lafayette County has the highest unemployment rate of any Florida county. Since 2006–10, unemployment has risen 6.4 points, even as the national rate fell.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Lafayette County compared with nearby counties
| County | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lafayette County | 2.91 | 42.0 | 9.4% | 22.8% | 16.1% | 1990 | $843 | 10.3% | 82.4% | 14.8% |
| Taylor County | 2.41 | 44.4 | 16.5% | 24.0% | 25.3% | 1984 | $1,016 | 19.0% | 88.1% | 5.2% |
| Columbia County | 2.50 | 42.1 | 14.4% | 27.5% | 10.6% | 1989 | $1,045 | 17.0% | 86.2% | 6.4% |
| Union County | 2.59 | 37.6 | 11.5% | 25.3% | 11.3% | 1991 | $942 | 12.6% | 82.4% | 5.5% |
| Bradford County | 2.65 | 41.2 | 15.5% | 26.7% | 14.1% | 1985 | $958 | 14.9% | 83.5% | 4.4% |
| Wakulla County | 2.61 | 42.0 | 13.1% | 18.1% | 11.8% | 1998 | $1,150 | 24.6% | 89.8% | 3.1% |
| Clay County | 2.75 | 41.3 | 10.5% | 24.1% | 6.7% | 1995 | $1,739 | 27.9% | 92.5% | 3.7% |
| St. Johns County | 2.74 | 44.7 | 7.1% | 17.8% | 10.5% | 2005 | $2,274 | 53.0% | 96.1% | 3.1% |
| Gulf County | 2.14 | 48.2 | 10.3% | 19.2% | 29.5% | 1990 | $1,006 | 24.5% | 87.6% | 2.6% |
| St. Bernard Parish | 2.81 | 37.3 | 23.3% | 29.9% | 10.2% | 1980 | $1,157 | 17.2% | 82.2% | 7.5% |
| Orleans Parish | 2.46 | 39.2 | 16.0% | 48.8% | 18.9% | 1963 | $1,377 | 42.4% | 89.5% | 8.0% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Lafayette County. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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