Lafayette County, FL

County

Cities in Lafayette County

Neighborhoods in Lafayette County

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Demographics of Lafayette

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

9.9%

Households with Children

27.7%

School Enrollment K-12

715

Age Distribution

Population breakdown by life stage — from children to seniors. Reveals the generational mix of the community.

Early Childhood (0-4): 4.2%
School Age (5-17): 13.1%
Young Adults (18-34): 22.2%
Working Age (35-54): 28.7%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 10.3%
Seniors (65+): 21.4%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Educational Attainment

Highest level of education completed by residents 25 and older. Reflects the academic profile of the area.

Less than High School: 17.8%
High School / GED: 49.3%
Some College or Associate's: 23.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 9.9%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Household Type

Household composition by family type and presence of children. Helps understand the family character of the area.

Families with Kids: 18.2%
Single Parents: 9.6%
Couples & Adults: 39.4%
Living Alone: 32.9%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Racial & Ethnic Composition

Racial and ethnic composition based on U.S. Census self-identification. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity that may overlap with any race.

White: 67.2%
Hispanic or Latino: 12.8%
Asian: 0.0%
Black or African American: 17.5%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 2.5%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.1%
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources·Fair Housing Policy

Hispanic Population by Origin

Hispanic or Latino origin is asked separately from race — a person can be both Hispanic and any race.

Mexican: 29.9%
Puerto Rican: 6.9%
Cuban: 34.8%
Dominican: 15.8%
Central American: 1.1%
South American: 3.9%
Other Hispanic or Latino: 7.5%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

White Population by Ancestry

Ancestry reflects how residents self-identify culturally, not necessarily country of birth.

European: 37.4%
Middle Eastern or North African: 0.0%
Other White: 62.6%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Black Population by Origin

Heritage and national origins within the Black or African American population, as reported to the Census.

African American: 35.7%
Sub-Saharan African: 0.0%
Caribbean: 2.4%
Other Black: 61.9%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Place of Birth

Where residents were born — in-state, from other U.S. states, or from abroad. Reflects the community's migration patterns.

Born in Same State: 72.0%
Born in Other U.S. State: 19.6%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 1.5%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 1.7%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 5.1%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Language Spoken at Home

Languages spoken by residents at home. Shows the linguistic diversity and cultural makeup of the area.

English Only: 88.7%
Spanish: 10.7%
European & Indo-European: 0.6%
East & Southeast Asian: 0.0%
Arabic: 0.0%
Other: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

School Enrollment

Current school enrollment levels from pre-K through graduate school. Useful for families evaluating local education demand.

Preschool / Kindergarten: 3.0%
Elementary (1-4): 3.4%
Middle School (5-8): 3.3%
High School (9-12): 4.4%
College / Graduate: 5.7%
Not Enrolled: 80.1%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources