Lafayette: Economy & Jobs
Earnings in Lafayette center on a median $36,000 (2.4× below Madison County median $87,045; 2.0× below Ohio median $72,814), with homes at a median value of $181,300.
Income & Affordability
Median household income $36,000 — below the Ohio median ($72,814). Poverty rate 14.6% (U.S. average ~12.5%).
| Median Household Income | $36,000 (vs Ohio $72,814) |
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| Poverty Rate | 14.6% |
Employment & Workforce
Employment + workforce stats. The county-level employment count covers all jobs within the county, not just town residents. Unemployment rate 24.7% — above the U.S. average of ~4%.
| Unemployment Rate | 24.7% (vs Ohio 5.0%) |
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Other
| Pct Drove Alone | 100.0% |
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