Economy & Jobs — LaFayette, Georgia
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $46,018 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$45,400 |
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| Per Capita Income | $21,747 |
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| Poverty Rate | 14.3% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 0.6% |
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| In Labor Force | 3,145 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Manufacturing | 25.8% |
| Retail | 15.9% |
| Education Healthcare | 13.7% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Gas Stations | 35 |
| Fast Food | 27 |
| Full Service Restaurants | 24 |
| Insurance Agencies | 21 |
| General Merchandise | 19 |
| Convenience Stores | 16 |
| Child Day Care | 13 |
| Law Offices | 12 |
| Commercial Banks | 10 |
| Auto Repair | 9 |
| Grocery Stores | 6 |
| Pet Grooming | 6 |
| Accounting Firms | 5 |
| Dental Offices | 5 |
| Nursing Care | 5 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
