Lafayette, Colorado Population 2022
Lafayette is a city located in Boulder County Colorado. Lafayette has a 2020 population of 35,964. Lafayette is currently growing at a rate of 5.14% annually and its population has increased by 46.32% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 24,579 in 2010.
The average household income in Lafayette is $113,114 with a poverty rate of 6.31%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $1,495 per month, and the median house value is $422,000. The median age in Lafayette is 39.3 years, 37.8 years for males, and 42.1 years for females.
Lafayette Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Lafayettewas:
- White: 88.68%
- Two or more races: 4.18%
- Asian: 4.10%
- Other race: 2.09%
- Black or African American: 0.64%
- Native American: 0.32%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 25,487 | 88.68% |
| Two or More Races | 1,200 | 4.18% |
| Asian | 1,179 | 4.10% |
| Some Other Race | 601 | 2.09% |
| Black or African American | 184 | 0.64% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 91 | 0.32% |
Lafayette Population Pyramid $2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 11,856 | 2.42 | 71.8 |
| Married | 5,758 | 3.13 | 81.5 |
| Non Family | 4,513 | 1.31 | 64.4 |
| Female | 1,053 | 3.03 | 57 |
| Male | 532 | 3.04 | 58.5 |
3.02
Average Family Size
2.42
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 336 | 1.64% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 660 | 3.23% |
| High School Graduate | 2,746 | 13.43% |
| Some College | 3,374 | 16.51% |
| Associates Degree | 1,545 | 7.56% |
| Bachelors Degree | 7,229 | 35.37% |
| Graduate Degree | 4,550 | 22.26% |
Lafayette Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 16,060 | 15,815 | 10,232 |
| Hispanic | 2,774 | 2,220 | 691 |
| Asian | 891 | 807 | 464 |
| 2+ Races | 548 | 418 | 286 |
| Other Race | 536 | 422 | 117 |
| Black | 184 | 184 | 60 |
| Native American | 19 | 19 | 19 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among native american people with a rate of 100.00%.
$52,013
Average Earnings
$64,894
Average Male
$42,522
Average Female
Lafayette Language by Age
Lafayette Language
84.06% of Lafayette residents speak only English, while 15.94% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 10.67% of the population.
Lafayette Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 21,501 | 1,536 | 7.14% |
| Hispanic | 4,575 | 216 | 4.72% |
| Multiple | 1,200 | 36 | 3.00% |
| Asian | 1,179 | 21 | 1.78% |
| Other | 8 | NaN% |
6.31%
Overall Poverty Rate
5.31%
Male Poverty Rate
7.29%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Lafayette
The race most likely to be in poverty in Lafayette is White, with 7.14% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Lafayette is Multiple, with 3.00% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.72%. Among those working part-time, it was 8.38%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 14.20%.
Lafayette Marital Status
Marriage Rates
50.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
51.6%
Male Marriage Rate
50.3%
Female Marriage Rate
Lafayette Married by Age and Sex
Lafayette Marriage
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.
Lafayette Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,070 | 5.42% |
| Hispanic | 122 | 3.89% |
| 2+ Races | 57 | 7.81% |
| Other Race | 45 | 8.24% |
| Asian | 9 | 1.00% |
| Black | 5 | 2.72% |
Lafayette Veterans by Education
8.35%
Veteran Poverty Rate
27.23%
Veteran Disability Rate
72.9%
Labor Force Participation
70.4%
Employment Rate
3.3%
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
36.46%
Born in Lafayette
89.74%
Native Born
10.26%
Foreign Born
5.82%
Non Citizen
4.43%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
89.74% of Lafayette residents were born in the United States, with 36.46% having been born in Colorado. 5.82% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 35,964 | 1,759 | 5.14% |
| 2021 | 34,205 | 1,759 | 5.42% |
| 2020 | 32,446 | 1,759 | 5.73% |
| 2019 | 30,687 | 1,759 | 6.08% |
| 2018 | 28,928 | 494 | 1.74% |
| 2017 | 28,434 | 299 | 1.06% |
| 2016 | 28,135 | 630 | 2.29% |
| 2015 | 27,505 | 560 | 2.08% |
| 2014 | 26,945 | 257 | 0.96% |
| 2013 | 26,688 | 872 | 3.38% |
| 2012 | 25,816 | 942 | 3.79% |
| 2011 | 24,874 | 295 | 1.20% |
| 2010 | 24,579 | 1,382 | 0.58% |
| 2000 | 23,197 | 8,649 | 4.78% |
| 1990 | 14,548 | 5,563 | 4.94% |
| 1980 | 8,985 | 5,487 | 9.89% |
| 1970 | 3,498 | 886 | 2.96% |
| 1960 | 2,612 | 512 | 1.10% |
| 1940 | 2,100 | 1,700 | 4.23% |
| 1900 | 400 | 0.00% |