Economy & Jobs — Lafayette, Tennessee
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $51,736 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$51,200 |
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| Per Capita Income | $20,467 |
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| Poverty Rate | 27.6% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 5.4% |
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| In Labor Force | 2,723 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Finance Insurance | 13.9% |
| Arts Food | 13.3% |
| Education Healthcare | 12.8% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Auto Repair | 12 |
| Fast Food | 12 |
| Gas Stations | 10 |
| Commercial Banks | 10 |
| Full Service Restaurants | 10 |
| Physician Offices | 9 |
| Insurance Agencies | 7 |
| Child Day Care | 7 |
| General Merchandise | 6 |
| Law Offices | 6 |
| Dental Offices | 4 |
| Used Car Dealers | 3 |
| Florists | 3 |
| Funeral Homes | 3 |
| Nursing Care | 3 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
