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Lafayette, TN


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Lafayette, Tennessee

Lafayette, Tennessee, in Macon county, is 48 miles NE of Nashville, Tennessee. The city is home to some 3,885 residents.

The People and Families of Lafayette

In Lafayette, about 55% of adults are married.

There are more females than males in Lafayette than is typical. You'll see many senior citizens in the city.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Lafayette had a median family income of $34,125.

Political Inclinations

John Kerry was the top money-getter ($250) among 2004 Presidential candidates in Lafayette. The Republican party stood out in its ability to raise compaign money in the city.

Lafayette Housing

According to the 2000 census, 69% of the housing in Lafayette was owner-occupied. It's possible to find inexpensive apartments in the city.

Commuting

In Lafayette, 95% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Lafayette strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Tennessee):

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 17%Lafayette Affordability of Rents

Comparative Profile of Lafayette, TN

Comparing Lafayette to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Tennessee (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Female Share of the Population99
Age of the Population99
Senior Citizens99
Racial Diversity53
Children Under 5 Years Old33
Well-Paid Single Men33
Male Share of the Population23

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married45
Average Household Size22

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better46
People Above Poverty34
Median Family Income34
College Educated Adults34

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use78
Working at Home68
Short Commute Times45
Walking and Biking to Work22

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents99
Affordability of Property Taxes86
Housing Recently Built85
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals87
People Living Alone76
Seasonal and Vacation Housing34

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime46
Low Violent Crime47

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