La Follette is a somewhat small city located in the state of Tennessee. With a population of 7,194 people and seven associated neighborhoods, La Follette is the 84th largest community in Tennessee.

As is often the case in a small city, La Follette doesn't have a public transportation system that people use for their commute.

The citizens of La Follette have a very low rate of college education: just 6.97% of people over 25 have a bachelor's degree or advanced degree, compared to a national average of 21.84% for all cities.

The per capita income in La Follette in 2022 was $22,257, which is low income relative to Tennessee and the nation. This equates to an annual income of $89,028 for a family of four. However, La Follette contains both very wealthy and poor people as well.

The people who call La Follette home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of La Follette residents report their race to be White, followed by Black or African-American. Important ancestries of people in La Follette include English, German, Irish, Scottish, and French.

The most common language spoken in La Follette is English. Other important languages spoken here include Spanish and Italian.