Lafayette County, Florida Demographics 2026

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.