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LaFayette, GA
City in Walker County, Georgia.
Population
6,967
Land area
8.1sq mi
People per sq mi
862
ZIP codes
0
LaFayette and its ZIP codes
LaFayette at a glance
- LaFayette is about 4.5 times as dense as Georgia as a whole.
- The median household income is $46,018, 41% below the Georgia median of $77,353.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $144,800 (52% below Georgia) and median rent is $840 a month.
Local data for LaFayette, GA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
LaFayette, GA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$46,018
Poverty rate
14.3%
Median home value
$144,800
Median rent
$840/mo
Homeownership
60.1%
Bachelor's or higher
12.1%
Median age
43.0
Average commute
26.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (711), German Americans (596), Scottish Americans (222).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Walker County. PPP loans are for LaFayette.
Unemployment rate
3.2%
Aug 2026, -0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$47,452
14,867 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$46,959
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$391M
FY 2026, $5,778 per person
How people get to work
LaFayette, GA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone74.2%
- Carpooled13.6%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked2.5%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.5%
- Worked from home8.1%
Average one-way commute: 26.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
LaFayette, GA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: tornado
Storm events since 1996
407
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
131
0.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
89° / 33°F
57.0 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone3 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in LaFayette, GA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.7%
U.S. 33.3% +6.4 pts
Diabetes
14.2%
U.S. 12.1% +2.1 pts
Smoking
18.8%
U.S. 12.8% +6.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
13.9%
U.S. 11.1% +2.8 pts
Cities near LaFayette
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Rock SpringCensus-designated place | 7.6 mi | 2.9 |
| TrionTown | 11 mi | 4.1 |
| ChickamaugaCity | 12 mi | 2.8 |
| FairviewCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 7.5 |
| Chattanooga ValleyCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 7.4 |
| RinggoldCity | 15 mi | 5 |
| Fort OglethorpeCity | 16 mi | 13.9 |
| West BrowCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 2.6 |
| Tunnel HillCity | 17 mi | 2 |
| SummervilleCity | 17 mi | 4 |
| TrentonCity | 17 mi | 3.2 |
| DaltonCity | 18 mi | 21.3 |
| RossvilleCity | 18 mi | 1.8 |
| Lookout MountainCity | 18 mi | 2.6 |
| New EnglandCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 3.4 |
| LakeviewCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 2.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is LaFayette, GA in?
- LaFayette is in Walker County, Georgia.
- What is the population of LaFayette, GA?
- About 6,967 people live in LaFayette, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near LaFayette?
- Nearby places include Rock Spring (7.6 mi), Trion (11 mi), Chickamauga (12 mi), Fairview (15 mi), Chattanooga Valley (15 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023