Lafayette County, Florida Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Lafayette County is located in Florida with a total population of 8,035. It is the 66th most populous county out of 67 in Florida.

Age Demographics

The median age in Lafayette County is 41.8 years. This is 2% lower than the state median of 42.6 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Lafayette County is $60,692. This is 15% lower than the state median of $71,711. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 23% lower. The poverty rate stands at 17.8%. This is 41% higher than the state poverty rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate is 6.3%. This is 32% higher than the state rate of 4.8%. The median home value is $131,600. Housing costs are 60% lower than the state median of $325,000. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.2x, Lafayette County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 81.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 21% higher than the state average of 67.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Lafayette County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 69.5% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 17.5%. The Hispanic or Latino population (11.9%) is well below the state average of 26.8%. The Asian population (0.0%) is well below the state average of 2.8%.

Education

7.9% 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 76% lower than the state rate of 33.2%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 80.0%.