Lafayette, TN Demographics
A map of Lafayette's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
White | 4,641 | 83.1% |
Hispanic | 665 | 11.9% |
Multiracial | 190 | 3.4% |
Black | 51 | 0.9% |
Native American/Other | 20 | 0.4% |
Asian | 17 | 0.3% |
Lafayette, Tennessee had a population of 5,584 in 2020. It was 83.1% White, 0.9% Black, 0.3% Asian, 11.9% Hispanic, 0.4% Native American/Other, and 3.4% 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 504 places in Tennessee, Lafayette is the 104th 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
4,641 residents of Lafayette identify as White, or 83.1%. This makes the White share of the population of Lafayette larger than the White share of the population of Tennessee (70.9% White). Of the 504 places in Tennessee, Lafayette is ranked #355 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Lafayette is more White than neighboring Hartsville/Trousdale County (75.6% White). Lafayette is less White than neighboring Red Boiling Springs (89.8% White), Fountain Run (92.6% White), and Westmoreland (90.1% White).
Lafayette's Black Population
51 residents of Lafayette identify as Black, or 0.9%. This makes the Black share of the population of Lafayette less than the Black share of the population of Tennessee (15.7% Black). Of the 504 places in Tennessee, Lafayette is ranked #340 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Lafayette is more Black than neighboring Red Boiling Springs (0.5% Black), and Bransford (0% Black). Lafayette is less Black than neighboring Hartsville/Trousdale County (16.5% Black), and Westmoreland (1.3% Black).
Lafayette's Asian Population
17 residents of Lafayette identify as Asian, or 0.3%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Lafayette roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Tennessee (1.9% Asian). Of the 504 places in Tennessee, Lafayette is ranked #281 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Lafayette is more Asian than neighboring Red Boiling Springs (0.1% Asian), Hartsville/Trousdale County (0.2% Asian), and Fountain Run (0% Asian). Lafayette is less Asian than neighboring Westmoreland (1% Asian), and Bransford (0.6% Asian).
Lafayette's Hispanic Population
665 residents of Lafayette identify as Hispanic, or 11.9%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Lafayette roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Tennessee (6.9% Hispanic). Of the 504 places in Tennessee, Lafayette is ranked #26 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Lafayette is more Hispanic than neighboring Red Boiling Springs (5.1% Hispanic), Hartsville/Trousdale County (3.2% Hispanic), Fountain Run (5.6% Hispanic), Westmoreland (2.8% Hispanic), and Bransford (6.6% Hispanic).
Lafayette's Native American/Other Population
20 residents of Lafayette identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.4%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Lafayette roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Tennessee (0.6% Native American/Other). Of the 504 places in Tennessee, Lafayette is ranked #303 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Lafayette is less Native American/Other than neighboring Fountain Run (0.5% Native American/Other), and Bransford (1.8% Native American/Other).
Lafayette's Multiracial Population
190 residents of Lafayette identify as Multiracial, or 3.4%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Lafayette roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Tennessee (3.9% Multiracial). Of the 504 places in Tennessee, Lafayette is ranked #300 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Lafayette is more Multiracial than neighboring Fountain Run (0.5% Multiracial). Lafayette is less Multiracial than neighboring Red Boiling Springs (4.1% Multiracial), Hartsville/Trousdale County (4% Multiracial), Westmoreland (4.5% Multiracial), and Bransford (7.8% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.