Lafayette County, Florida Demographics 2026

Demographic data: ACS 2020–2024 five-year estimates. Sources and methodology

Lafayette County, Florida has a population of 8,161, the 66th most populous county in Florida. The median household income is $62,757 and the median home value is $157,200. The poverty rate is 17.5%.

Lafayette County Quick Facts

Population 8,161

Median Household Income $62,75790% MOE ±$7,041

Median Home Value $157,20090% MOE ±$19,379

Poverty Rate 17.5%90% MOE ±5.9 pts

Unemployment Rate 10.9%90% MOE ±4.7 pts

Median Age 42.3 years90% MOE ±1.2 years

Homeownership Rate 77.2%90% MOE ±6.0 pts

Affordability Ratio 2.5x

Bachelor's Degree+ 9.9%90% MOE ±2.7 pts

Adults 25+ with high school education or higher 82.2%

Cities/Places 2

Population 8,161 66th of 67

Median Income $62,757 16% lower than state

Poverty Rate 17.5%

Unemployment 10.9%

How Lafayette County Changed

Change from the non-overlapping 2015–2019 ACS period to 2020–2024. Earlier dollar figures are adjusted to 2024 dollars; changes marked “no clear change” are within the combined 90% margins of error.

Metric	2015–2019	2020–2024	Change
Population	8,637	8,161	-5.5%
Median household income	$61,738	$62,757	No clear change (+1.6%)
Median home value¹	$128,855	$157,200	No clear change (+22.0%)
Median gross rent	$655	$896	No clear change (+36.8%)

¹ The Census Bureau changed its home-value inflation adjustment beginning with the 2022 ACS; interpret that comparison with additional caution.

Median Household Income

Lafayette

$62,757

$74,568

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Lafayette

$157,200

$359,000

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 24.7%

$25K-$50K 17.5%

$50K-$100K 36.1%

$100K+ 21.7%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

6.3%

$10K-$15K

7.4%

$15K-$20K

5.9%

$20K-$25K

5.1%

$25K-$30K

3.7%

$30K-$35K

2.8%

$35K-$40K

2.3%

$40K-$45K

2.8%

$45K-$50K

5.9%

$50K-$60K

5.4%

$60K-$75K

16.1%

$75K-$100K

14.5%

$100K-$125K

8.3%

$125K-$150K

5.4%

$150K-$200K

6.0%

$200K+

2.1%

Employment

10.9% Unemployment Rate State: 4.8%|National: 5.2%

43.8% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 77.2%

Renter 22.8%

Affordability Index Very Affordable

2.5x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $896/mo 17.1% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

17.3%

18-34

22.2%

35-54

28.7%

55-74

22.8%

75+

8.9%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Moderate Diversity

Moderate diversity with one or two groups making up the majority.

State average: 65 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Lafayette County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Mayo	1,147	$54,375	21.4%	$166,300
Day	347	N/A	0.0%	$246,400

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Population Overview

Lafayette County is located in Florida with a total population of 8,161. It is the 66th most populous county out of 67 in Florida. The county encompasses 2 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Lafayette County is 42.3 years. This is about the same as the state median of 42.6 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Lafayette County is $62,757. This is 16% lower than the state median of $74,568. It is also 22% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 17.5%. This is 39% higher than the state poverty rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate is 10.9%. This is 125% higher than the state rate of 4.8%. The median home value is $157,200. Housing costs are 56% lower than the state median of $359,000. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.5x, Lafayette County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 77.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 14% higher than the state average of 67.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Lafayette County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 67.2% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 17.5%. The Hispanic or Latino population (12.8%) is well below the state average of 27.4%. The Asian population (0.0%) is well below the state average of 2.9%.

Education

9.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is among the lowest rates in the state, which may correlate with employment and income patterns. This is 71% lower than the state rate of 34.2%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 82.2%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Lafayette County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against Florida and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Lafayette County, Florida?

Lafayette County has a population of 8,161, making it the 66th most populous county in Florida.

What is the median income in Lafayette County?

The median household income in Lafayette County is $62,757 with a poverty rate of 17.5%.

How many cities are in Lafayette County, Florida?

Lafayette County contains 2 Census-designated places.