La Fayette, AL Demographics
A map of La Fayette's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
Black | 1,849 | 68.9% |
White | 710 | 26.5% |
Hispanic | 75 | 2.8% |
Multiracial | 35 | 1.3% |
Native American/Other | 9 | 0.3% |
Asian | 6 | 0.2% |
La Fayette, Alabama had a population of 2,684 in 2020. It was 26.5% White, 68.9% Black, 0.2% Asian, 2.8% Hispanic, 0.3% Native American/Other, and 1.3% Multiracial. This map presents the population of La Fayette, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Of the 593 places in Alabama, La Fayette is the 176th most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).
La Fayette's White Population
710 residents of La Fayette identify as White, or 26.5%. This makes the White share of the population of La Fayette considerably less than the White share of the population of Alabama (63.1% White). Of the 593 places in Alabama, La Fayette is ranked #534 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
La Fayette is less White than neighboring Five Points (46.5% White), Penton (84% White), Fredonia (88.4% White), Cusseta (77% White), and Huguley (66.8% White).
La Fayette's Black Population
1,849 residents of La Fayette identify as Black, or 68.9%. This makes the Black share of the population of La Fayette considerably larger than the Black share of the population of Alabama (25.6% Black). Of the 593 places in Alabama, La Fayette is ranked #53 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
La Fayette is more Black than neighboring Five Points (52.6% Black), Penton (11.7% Black), Fredonia (8.6% Black), Cusseta (12.5% Black), and Huguley (27.4% Black).
La Fayette's Asian Population
6 residents of La Fayette identify as Asian, or 0.2%. This makes the Asian share of the population of La Fayette roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Alabama (1.5% Asian). Of the 593 places in Alabama, La Fayette is ranked #324 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
La Fayette is more Asian than neighboring Five Points (0% Asian), Fredonia (0% Asian), and Cusseta (0% Asian). La Fayette is less Asian than neighboring Penton (0.6% Asian), and Huguley (0.5% Asian).
La Fayette's Hispanic Population
75 residents of La Fayette identify as Hispanic, or 2.8%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of La Fayette roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Alabama (5.3% Hispanic). Of the 593 places in Alabama, La Fayette is ranked #259 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
La Fayette is more Hispanic than neighboring Five Points (0% Hispanic), Penton (0.6% Hispanic), Fredonia (0.5% Hispanic), Cusseta (0.7% Hispanic), and Huguley (1.8% Hispanic).
La Fayette's Native American/Other Population
9 residents of La Fayette identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.3%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of La Fayette roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Alabama (0.8% Native American/Other). Of the 593 places in Alabama, La Fayette is ranked #427 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
La Fayette is more Native American/Other than neighboring Five Points (0% Native American/Other). La Fayette is less Native American/Other than neighboring Penton (0.6% Native American/Other), Fredonia (1% Native American/Other), Cusseta (1.3% Native American/Other), and Huguley (0.7% Native American/Other).
La Fayette's Multiracial Population
35 residents of La Fayette identify as Multiracial, or 1.3%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of La Fayette roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Alabama (3.7% Multiracial). Of the 593 places in Alabama, La Fayette is ranked #548 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
La Fayette is more Multiracial than neighboring Five Points (0.9% Multiracial). La Fayette is less Multiracial than neighboring Penton (2.5% Multiracial), Fredonia (1.5% Multiracial), Cusseta (8.6% Multiracial), and Huguley (2.9% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.