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LaFayette city, KY

ZIP 42254 — People & Community

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Working ClassLow Snow Area

Demographics, education attainment, health access, and community lifestyle

Population & Demographics in 42254

42254 has a population of 176 with a median age of 40.5 yrs (40.9% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
89.8%+46% vs US avg
x
Black
7.4%-40% vs US avg
x
Asian
0.0%
x
Hispanic
1.1%-94% vs US avg
x
Other / Two+
1.7%
x
Age Groups
0–17
18.8%-15% vs US avg
x
18–64
64.2%+4% vs US avg
x
65+
17.1%+5% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
4.6%-58% vs US avg
x
High school
48.5%+85% vs US avg
x
Some college
35.4%+22% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
11.5%-66% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
45.2%-6% vs US avg
x
Never married
30.8%-9% vs US avg
x
Divorced
18.5%+80% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
5.5%
x
Diversity Index
19/100

Higher = more diverse (Simpson index from race/ethnicity)

Social & household profile

Poverty, nativity, veterans, disability, family structure, and births (ACS).

Poverty Rate
7.4%-36% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
50.0%+260% vs US avg
x
Veterans
16.1%+169% vs US avg
x
Disability
25.1%+88% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
12.2%+51% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
68.2%+1076% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
IrishGermanAmerican

Health & Community Indicators in 42254

Poverty Rate
7.4%-36% vs US avg
x
Veterans
16.1%+169% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
50.0%+260% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
12.2%+51% vs US avg
x
Disability
25.1%+88% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
6.8%-16% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
2.3%-81% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.0%
x
Recent Births
68.2%+1076% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population176
Median age40.5
Poverty rate7.4%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White89.8%
Hispanic1.1%
Black7.4%
Asian0.0%
Foreign-born50.0%