Lafayette is a city located in Boulder County Colorado. Lafayette has a 2024 population of 30,441. Lafayette is currently growing at a rate of 0.01% annually and its population has increased by 0.03% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 30,433 in 2020.
The average household income in Lafayette is $141,229 with a poverty rate of 5.48%. The median age in Lafayette is 38.7 years: 38.2 years for males, and 39.7 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Lafayette was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 24,585 | 81.15% |
| Two or more races | 3,169 | 10.46% |
| Other race | 1,254 | 4.14% |
| Asian | 1,003 | 3.31% |
| Black or African American | 217 | 0.72% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 67 | 0.22% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Asian
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Native American
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 12,707 | 2.38 | 67.9 | 32.1 |
| Married | 5,913 | 2.94 | 82.9 | 17.1 |
| Non Family | 4,902 | 1.36 | 55.2 | 44.8 |
| Female | 1,046 | 3.6 | 48.3 | 51.7 |
| Male | 846 | 2.85 | 60.3 | 39.7 |
2.9
Average Family Size
2.38
Average Household Size
67.9%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 380 | 1.78% |
| Associates Degree | 1,531 | 7.18% |
| Bachelors Degree | 8,372 | 39.29% |
| Graduate Degree | 5,073 | 23.81% |
| High School Graduate | 2,224 | 10.44% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 514 | 2.41% |
| Some College | 3,216 | 15.09% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 16,783 | 16,580 | 11,595 |
| Hispanic | 2,699 | 2,169 | 778 |
| 2+ Races | 1,543 | 1,298 | 732 |
| Asian | 792 | 717 | 546 |
| Other Race | 743 | 617 | 32 |
| Black | 156 | 156 | 93 |
| Islander | 18 | 18 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 69.09%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $72,790 | $87,528 | $58,404 |
| Graduate Degree | $97,014 | $119,821 | $78,846 |
| High School Graduate | $42,796 | $44,657 | $41,034 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $43,990 | $55,282 | $36,667 |
| Overall | $62,071 | $72,935 | $53,757 |
| Some College | $40,929 | $47,312 | $32,879 |
$62,071
Average Earnings
$72,935
Average Male
$53,757
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
86.68% of Lafayette residents speak only English, while 13.32% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 9.67% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 21,921 | 1,073 | 4.89% |
| Multiple | 3,157 | 361 | 11.43% |
| Hispanic | 5,067 | 246 | 4.85% |
| Other | 1,254 | 82 | 6.54% |
| Asian | 1,003 | 33 | 3.29% |
5.48%
Overall Poverty Rate
6.03%
Male Poverty Rate
4.95%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Lafayette is Multiple, with 11.43% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Lafayette is Asian, with 3.29% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.56%. Among those working part-time, it was 6.63%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 13.4%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Some College | 9.97% |
| High School | 7.91% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 2.85% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 1.25% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 54.89% |
| Male Unemployed | 5.42% |
| Female Employed | 2.74% |
| Male Employed | 1.9% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $131,329 | $167,605 |
| Households | $105,819 | $141,229 |
| Married Families | $155,065 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $67,628 | $92,078 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
48.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
48.1%
Male Marriage Rate
49.7%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
663
Number of Veterans
573
Male Veterans
90
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 277 |
| Second Gulf War | 109 |
| First Gulf War | 78 |
| Korea | 49 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 208 |
| 75+ | 163 |
| 55 to 64 | 132 |
| 35 to 54 | 122 |
| 18 to 34 | 38 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 610 | 3.09% |
| Hispanic | 60 | 1.91% |
| 2+ Races | 42 | 2.26% |
| Asian | 8 | 1% |
| Other Race | 3 | 0.35% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0.92%
Veteran Poverty Rate
27.72%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
75.6%
Labor Force Participation
72.8%
Employment Rate
3.7%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
35.45%
Born in Lafayette
90.51%
Native Born
9.49%
Foreign Born
4.42%
Non Citizen
5.07%
Naturalized
90.51% of Lafayette residents were born in the United States, with 35.45% having been born in Colorado. 4.42% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 30,451 | 2 | 0.01% |
| 2028 | 30,449 | 2 | 0.01% |
| 2027 | 30,447 | 2 | 0.01% |
| 2026 | 30,445 | 2 | 0.01% |
| 2025 | 30,443 | 2 | 0.01% |
| 2024 | 30,441 | 2 | 0.01% |
| 2023 | 30,439 | -311 | -1.01% |
| 2022 | 30,750 | 20 | 0.07% |
| 2021 | 30,730 | 297 | 0.98% |
| 2020 | 30,433 | 1,938 | 6.8% |
| 2019 | 28,495 | 535 | 1.91% |
| 2018 | 27,960 | 689 | 2.53% |
| 2017 | 27,271 | -183 | -0.67% |
| 2016 | 27,454 | 74 | 0.27% |
| 2015 | 27,380 | 168 | 0.62% |
| 2014 | 27,212 | 380 | 1.42% |
| 2013 | 26,832 | 992 | 3.84% |
| 2012 | 25,840 | 358 | 1.4% |
| 2011 | 25,482 | 996 | 4.07% |
| 2010 | 24,486 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 23,197 | 8,649 | 59.45% |
| 1990 | 14,548 | 5,563 | 61.91% |
| 1980 | 8,985 | 5,487 | 156.86% |
| 1970 | 3,498 | 886 | 33.92% |
| 1960 | 2,612 | 512 | 24.38% |
| 1940 | 2,100 | 1,700 | 425% |
| 1900 | 400 | -30,051 | -98.69% |