Lafayette township is located in Tippecanoe County Indiana. Lafayette township has a 2024 population of 1,210. Lafayette township is currently growing at a rate of 0.33% annually and its population has increased by 1.51% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,192 in 2020.
The average household income in Lafayette township is $70,395 with a poverty rate of 22.29%. The median age in Lafayette township is 35.1 years: 36.3 years for males, and 31.3 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Lafayette township was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,144 | 95.25% |
| Two or more races | 57 | 4.75% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 403 | 2.98 | 87.6 | 12.4 |
| Non Family | 176 | 1.65 | 100 | 0 |
| Married | 164 | 3.09 | 78 | 22 |
| Female | 33 | 8.7 | 57.6 | 42.4 |
| Male | 30 | 3.87 | 100 | 0 |
3.87
Average Family Size
2.98
Average Household Size
87.6%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 111 | 14.29% |
| Associates Degree | 79 | 10.17% |
| Bachelors Degree | 40 | 5.15% |
| Graduate Degree | 51 | 6.56% |
| High School Graduate | 240 | 30.89% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 30 | 3.86% |
| Some College | 226 | 29.09% |
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 | 720 | 579 | 52 |
| 2+ Races | 57 | 57 | 39 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among 2+ races people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 68.42%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $46,731 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $0 | $55,405 | $21,458 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $45,598 | $55,707 | $32,625 |
| Some College | $67,541 | $68,585 | $0 |
$45,598
Average Earnings
$55,707
Average Male
$32,625
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
99.82% of Lafayette township residents speak only English, while 0.18% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 0.18% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,078 | 253 | 23.47% |
22.29%
Overall Poverty Rate
18.21%
Male Poverty Rate
28.94%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Lafayette township is White, with 23.47% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Lafayette township is White, with 23.47% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 12.78%. Among those working part-time, it was 10.61%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 47.84%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 50.35% |
| Some College | 17.05% |
| High School | 15% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 9.36% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 23.74% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | - | $64,633 |
| Households | $77,448 | $70,395 |
| Married Families | - | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $67,500 | $69,455 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
36.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
30.1%
Male Marriage Rate
46.6%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
114
Number of Veterans
104
Male Veterans
10
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 74 |
| Vietnam | 25 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 84 |
| 65 to 74 | 17 |
| 55 to 64 | 13 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 75+ | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 109 | 14.03% |
| 2+ Races | 5 | 8.77% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
7.02%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
72.1%
Labor Force Participation
69.3%
Employment Rate
3.9%
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
85.51%
Born in Lafayette township
100%
Native Born
0%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
100% of Lafayette township residents were born in the United States, with 85.51% having been born in Indiana. 0% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 1,230 | 4 | 0.33% |
| 2028 | 1,226 | 4 | 0.33% |
| 2027 | 1,222 | 4 | 0.33% |
| 2026 | 1,218 | 4 | 0.33% |
| 2025 | 1,214 | 4 | 0.33% |
| 2024 | 1,210 | 4 | 0.33% |
| 2023 | 1,206 | 4 | 0.33% |
| 2022 | 1,202 | -2 | -0.17% |
| 2021 | 1,204 | 12 | 1.01% |
| 2020 | 1,192 | 12 | 1.02% |
| 2019 | 1,180 | 2 | 0.17% |
| 2018 | 1,178 | 8 | 0.68% |
| 2017 | 1,170 | -4 | -0.34% |
| 2016 | 1,174 | 6 | 0.51% |
| 2015 | 1,168 | -11 | -0.93% |
| 2014 | 1,179 | -7 | -0.59% |
| 2013 | 1,186 | -10 | -0.84% |
| 2012 | 1,196 | -6 | -0.5% |
| 2011 | 1,202 | -6 | -0.5% |
| 2010 | 1,208 | 0 | 0% |