LaFayette, KY Demographics
A map of LaFayette's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
White | 145 | 81.9% |
Black | 15 | 8.5% |
Multiracial | 8 | 4.5% |
Hispanic | 5 | 2.8% |
Native American/Other | 4 | 2.3% |
Asian | 0 | 0.0% |
LaFayette, Kentucky had a population of 177 in 2020. It was 81.9% White, 8.5% Black, 0.0% Asian, 2.8% Hispanic, 2.3% Native American/Other, and 4.5% Multiracial. This map presents the population of LaFayette, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Of the 555 places in Kentucky, LaFayette is the 495th 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).
LaFayette's White Population
145 residents of LaFayette identify as White, or 81.9%. This makes the White share of the population of LaFayette roughly similar to the White share of the population of Kentucky (81.3% White). Of the 555 places in Kentucky, LaFayette is ranked #450 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
LaFayette is more White than neighboring Fort Campbell North (54.5% White), Gracey (74.4% White), Oak Grove (48.7% White), and Hopkinsville (57.3% White). LaFayette is less White than neighboring Big Rock (91.4% White).
LaFayette's Black Population
15 residents of LaFayette identify as Black, or 8.5%. This makes the Black share of the population of LaFayette roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Kentucky (7.9% Black). Of the 555 places in Kentucky, LaFayette is ranked #81 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
LaFayette is more Black than neighboring Big Rock (1.7% Black). LaFayette is less Black than neighboring Fort Campbell North (14.3% Black), Gracey (16.2% Black), Oak Grove (26.8% Black), and Hopkinsville (30.9% Black).
LaFayette's Asian Population
0 residents of LaFayette identify as Asian, or 0.0%. This makes the Asian share of the population of LaFayette roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Kentucky (1.6% Asian). Of the 555 places in Kentucky, LaFayette is ranked #387 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
LaFayette is less Asian than neighboring Fort Campbell North (2.7% Asian), Gracey (0.9% Asian), Oak Grove (1.5% Asian), and Hopkinsville (1.3% Asian).
LaFayette's Hispanic Population
5 residents of LaFayette identify as Hispanic, or 2.8%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of LaFayette roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Kentucky (4.6% Hispanic). Of the 555 places in Kentucky, LaFayette is ranked #219 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
LaFayette is more Hispanic than neighboring Big Rock (1.4% Hispanic), and Gracey (2.6% Hispanic). LaFayette is less Hispanic than neighboring Fort Campbell North (20.1% Hispanic), Oak Grove (13.2% Hispanic), and Hopkinsville (5% Hispanic).
LaFayette's Native American/Other Population
4 residents of LaFayette identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 2.3%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of LaFayette roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Kentucky (0.6% Native American/Other). Of the 555 places in Kentucky, LaFayette is ranked #7 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
LaFayette is more Native American/Other than neighboring Big Rock (0.3% Native American/Other), Fort Campbell North (2.1% Native American/Other), Gracey (0% Native American/Other), Oak Grove (1.8% Native American/Other), and Hopkinsville (0.7% Native American/Other).
LaFayette's Multiracial Population
8 residents of LaFayette identify as Multiracial, or 4.5%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of LaFayette roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Kentucky (3.9% Multiracial). Of the 555 places in Kentucky, LaFayette is ranked #177 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
LaFayette is less Multiracial than neighboring Big Rock (5.2% Multiracial), Fort Campbell North (6.3% Multiracial), Gracey (6% Multiracial), Oak Grove (8% Multiracial), and Hopkinsville (4.8% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.