Lafayette, California Population 2022
Lafayette is a city located in Contra Costa County California. With a 2020 population of 25,691, it is the 298th largest city in California and the 1800th largest city in the United States. Lafayette is currently growing at a rate of 0.59% annually and its population has increased by 1.18% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 25,391 in 2020. Spanning over 15 miles, Lafayette has a population density of 1,708 people per square mile.
The average household income in Lafayette is $250,550 with a poverty rate of 3.40%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $2,273 per month, and the median house value is $1.56 Mn. The median age in Lafayette is 45.3 years, 45.8 years for males, and 44.5 years for females.
Lafayette Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Lafayettewas:
- White: 79.78%
- Asian: 10.42%
- Two or more races: 7.65%
- Other race: 1.03%
- Black or African American: 0.79%
- Native American: 0.28%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.05%
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 20,702 | 79.78% |
| Black or African American | 206 | 0.79% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 72 | 0.28% |
| Asian | 2,703 | 10.42% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 12 | 0.05% |
| Some Other Race | 268 | 1.03% |
| Two or More Races | 1,986 | 7.65% |
Lafayette Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 9,470 | 2.73 | 71.4 |
| Married | 6,545 | 3.16 | 80.7 |
| Male | 330 | 2.68 | 53.3 |
| Female | 496 | 2.91 | 57.7 |
| Non Family | 2,099 | 1.33 | 48.3 |
3.04
Average Family Size
2.73
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 149 | 0.82% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 235 | 1.29% |
| High School Graduate | 732 | 4.03% |
| Some College | 2,520 | 13.88% |
| Associates Degree | 1,255 | 6.91% |
| Bachelors Degree | 6,887 | 37.93% |
| Graduate Degree | 6,378 | 35.13% |
Lafayette Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 1,927 | 1,823 | 1,530 |
| White | 14,495 | 14,337 | 10,762 |
| 2+ Races | 715 | 665 | 526 |
| Hispanic | 1,054 | 946 | 490 |
| Black | 168 | 166 | 46 |
| Other Race | 204 | 161 | 18 |
| Native American | 12 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 98.91%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 79.40%.
$97,323
Average Earnings
$125,899
Average Male
$79,837
Average Female
Lafayette Language by Age
Lafayette Language
82.14% of Lafayette residents speak only English, while 17.86% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 7.75% of the population.
Lafayette Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native | 72 | 24 | 33.33% |
| Black | 183 | 27 | 14.75% |
| Multiple | 1,986 | 142 | 7.15% |
| Hispanic | 1,688 | 89 | 5.27% |
| White | 19,641 | 588 | 2.99% |
| Asian | 2,701 | 64 | 2.37% |
| Other | 6 | NaN% |
3.40%
Overall Poverty Rate
2.82%
Male Poverty Rate
3.95%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Lafayette
The race most likely to be in poverty in Lafayette is Native, with 33.33% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Lafayette is Other, with NaN% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.22%. Among those working part-time, it was 4.00%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 6.31%.
Lafayette Marital Status
Marriage Rates
65.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
68.6%
Male Marriage Rate
62.0%
Female Marriage Rate
Lafayette Married by Age and Sex
Lafayette Marriage
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 45-54.
Lafayette Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 855 | 5.35% |
| Asian | 26 | 1.23% |
| 2+ Races | 9 | 1.12% |
| Hispanic | 32 | 2.68% |
Lafayette Veterans by Education
0.23%
Veteran Poverty Rate
23.56%
Veteran Disability Rate
63.9%
Labor Force Participation
61.1%
Employment Rate
4.2%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
56.98%
Born in Lafayette
84.63%
Native Born
15.37%
Foreign Born
6.19%
Non Citizen
9.18%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
84.63% of Lafayette residents were born in the United States, with 56.98% having been born in California. 6.19% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 7,114 | 0.00% | |
| 1970 | 20,484 | 13,370 | 11.16% |
| 1980 | 20,837 | 353 | 0.17% |
| 1990 | 23,501 | 2,664 | 1.21% |
| 2000 | 23,908 | 407 | 0.17% |
| 2010 | 23,893 | -15 | -0.01% |
| 2011 | 24,043 | 150 | 0.63% |
| 2012 | 24,193 | 150 | 0.62% |
| 2013 | 24,343 | 150 | 0.62% |
| 2014 | 24,493 | 150 | 0.62% |
| 2015 | 24,643 | 150 | 0.61% |
| 2016 | 24,793 | 150 | 0.61% |
| 2017 | 24,943 | 150 | 0.61% |
| 2018 | 25,093 | 150 | 0.60% |
| 2019 | 25,243 | 150 | 0.60% |
| 2020 | 25,391 | 148 | 0.59% |
| 2021 | 25,541 | 150 | 0.59% |
| 2022 | 25,691 | 150 | 0.59% |