Lafayette, Indiana Population 2022
Lafayette is a city located in Tippecanoe County Indiana. Lafayette has a 2020 population of 70,185. It is also the county seat of Tippecanoe County. Lafayette is currently declining at a rate of -0.72% annually but its population has increased by 1.83% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 68,925 in 2010.
The average household income in Lafayette is $58,312 with a poverty rate of 16.68%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $817 per month, and the median house value is $114,800. The median age in Lafayette is 33.2 years, 31.9 years for males, and 34.6 years for females.
Lafayette Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Lafayettewas:
- White: 83.77%
- Black or African American: 8.61%
- Other race: 3.86%
- Two or more races: 2.16%
- Asian: 1.41%
- Native American: 0.20%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
2021 and 2022 population is estimated by projecting the 2019 numbers.
| Year | Population | Growth | Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 237,130 | 2,064 | 0.87% |
| 2020 | 235,066 | 2,064 | 0.88% |
| 2019 | 233,002 | 2,064 | 0.89% |
| 2018 | 230,938 | 2,837 | 1.23% |
| 2017 | 228,101 | 1,013 | 0.44% |
| 2016 | 227,088 | 3,515 | 1.55% |
| 2015 | 223,573 | 2,128 | 0.95% |
| 2014 | 221,445 | 2,262 | 1.02% |
| 2013 | 219,183 | 2,734 | 1.25% |
| 2012 | 216,449 | 3,219 | 1.49% |
| 2011 | 213,230 | 2,543 | 1.19% |
| 2010 | 210,687 | 0.00% |
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 60,801 | 83.77% |
| Black or African American | 6,246 | 8.61% |
| Some Other Race | 2,799 | 3.86% |
| Two or More Races | 1,565 | 2.16% |
| Asian | 1,022 | 1.41% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 148 | 0.20% |
Lafayette Population Pyramid $2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 31,537 | 2.26 | 48.6 |
| Non Family | 14,903 | 1.24 | 36.4 |
| Married | 10,939 | 3.11 | 72.9 |
| Female | 3,941 | 3.34 | 26.1 |
| Male | 1,754 | 3.14 | 50.7 |
3.04
Average Family Size
2.26
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 1,875 | 3.94% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 3,782 | 7.94% |
| High School Graduate | 14,803 | 31.07% |
| Some College | 11,000 | 23.09% |
| Associates Degree | 4,020 | 8.44% |
| Bachelors Degree | 7,602 | 15.96% |
| Graduate Degree | 4,563 | 9.58% |
Lafayette Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 38,206 | 35,000 | 10,406 |
| Hispanic | 4,893 | 2,839 | 534 |
| Black | 3,340 | 3,036 | 468 |
| Other Race | 1,739 | 834 | 163 |
| Asian | 804 | 739 | 618 |
| 2+ Races | 391 | 354 | 136 |
| Native American | 59 | 59 | 33 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 76.87%.
$32,109
Average Earnings
$37,879
Average Male
$28,319
Average Female
Lafayette Language by Age
Lafayette Language
87.00% of Lafayette residents speak only English, while 13.00% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 10.19% of the population.
Lafayette Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 53,001 | 6,412 | 12.10% |
| Black | 6,120 | 2,825 | 46.16% |
| Hispanic | 9,664 | 2,153 | 22.28% |
| Other | 495 | NaN% | |
| Multiple | 1,545 | 267 | 17.28% |
| Asian | 1,022 | 172 | 16.83% |
| Native | 148 | 76 | 51.35% |
16.68%
Overall Poverty Rate
14.49%
Male Poverty Rate
18.86%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Lafayette
The race most likely to be in poverty in Lafayette is Native, with 51.35% 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 3.00%. Among those working part-time, it was 25.48%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 25.00%.
Lafayette Marital Status
Marriage Rates
39.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
41.1%
Male Marriage Rate
38.7%
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 | 3,786 | 7.79% |
| Black | 142 | 3.45% |
| Hispanic | 78 | 1.30% |
| Other Race | 52 | 2.57% |
| 2+ Races | 50 | 9.23% |
Lafayette Veterans by Education
7.19%
Veteran Poverty Rate
25.04%
Veteran Disability Rate
69.7%
Labor Force Participation
66%
Employment Rate
5.2%
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
65.41%
Born in Lafayette
91.66%
Native Born
8.34%
Foreign Born
6.13%
Non Citizen
2.21%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
91.66% of Lafayette residents were born in the United States, with 65.41% having been born in Indiana. 6.13% 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 | 70,185 | -512 | -0.72% |
| 2021 | 70,697 | -512 | -0.72% |
| 2020 | 71,209 | -512 | -0.71% |
| 2019 | 71,721 | -512 | -0.71% |
| 2018 | 72,233 | 123 | 0.17% |
| 2017 | 72,110 | 150 | 0.21% |
| 2016 | 71,960 | 817 | 1.15% |
| 2015 | 71,143 | 131 | 0.18% |
| 2014 | 71,012 | 36 | 0.05% |
| 2013 | 70,976 | 813 | 1.16% |
| 2012 | 70,163 | 247 | 0.35% |
| 2011 | 69,916 | 991 | 1.44% |
| 2010 | 68,925 | 12,528 | 2.03% |
| 2000 | 56,397 | 12,633 | 2.57% |
| 1990 | 43,764 | 753 | 0.17% |
| 1980 | 43,011 | -1,944 | -0.44% |
| 1970 | 44,955 | 2,625 | 0.60% |
| 1960 | 42,330 | 6,762 | 1.76% |
| 1950 | 35,568 | 6,770 | 2.13% |
| 1940 | 28,798 | 2,558 | 0.93% |
| 1930 | 26,240 | 3,754 | 1.56% |
| 1920 | 22,486 | 2,405 | 1.14% |
| 1910 | 20,081 | 1,965 | 1.04% |
| 1900 | 18,116 | 1,873 | 1.10% |
| 1890 | 16,243 | 1,383 | 0.89% |
| 1880 | 14,860 | 1,354 | 0.96% |
| 1870 | 13,506 | 4,119 | 3.71% |
| 1860 | 9,387 | 3,258 | 4.36% |
| 1850 | 6,129 | 0.00% |