The LaFayette, KY employment information can be a key indicator when searching for a new job. A good indicator of the strength of the job market is the income per capita and the median household income. The income per capita in LaFayette is $18,656, which is 25% lower than than the Kentucky average and 37% lower than than the national average. The median household income is $31,875, which is 29% lower than than the Kentucky average and 42% lower than than the national average. The unemployment rate in LaFayette is 5%, which is 4% higher than than the national average. The poverty rate in LaFayette is 15% which is 2% lower than than the national average.
