Living in Lafayette County
About Lafayette County
Lafayette is a county in the Memphis Metropolitan area. It has a population of 56,172 and a population density of 86, which is 9% below the national average. It has a median age of 31, which is 5 years below the Memphis Metro median age and 8 years below the national average.
Lafayette County has a median home value of $316,707, which is 26% above the Metro average.The average rent of $1,930 is 23% above the metro average rent and 8% below the national average rent The average household income in Lafayette County is $59,748 , which is 7% below the Metro average household income and 23% below the national average of household income.
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Demographics
Lafayette County's population is made up of 39% married, 47% single, 10% divorced and 4% widowed. Millennials make up the largest percentage of the population at 34%, while Baby Boomers have the second largest segment at 28%. Homeowners make up 64% of the population in Lafayette County.
- 48% Male
- 52% Female
Employment
The Per Capita income in Lafayette County is $32,536. The Median Household Income is $59,748
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Crime Data
University crime index is 65 which is lower than the national average.
Crime Index represents the risk of crime occurring in a area and is measured against national index of 100. If the Crime Index of an area is above 100 the crime in that area is relatively higher when compared to US. If the Crime Index of an area is below 100 the crime in that area is lower when compared to US.
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