State
County
Land Area (mi²)
29.4 sq mi
Density (mi²)
2,406.50/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
-0.72%
Growth Since 2010
5.30%
Rank in State
Rank in Country
Metro Population
237,130
World Population Review
Lafayette, Indiana Population 2021
70,697
Lafayette is a city located in Tippecanoe County Indiana. It is also the county seat of Tippecanoe County. With a 2020 population of 70,697, it is the 10th largest city in Indiana and the 523rd largest city in the United States . Lafayette is currently declining at a rate of -0.72% annually but its population has increased by 5.30% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 67,140 in 2010. Lafayette reached it's highest population of 72,233 in 2018. Spanning over 30 miles, Lafayette has a population density of 2,406 people per square mile.
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 Lafayette was:
- 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%
The current population of Lafayette, Indiana is 70,697 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates. The US Census estimates the 2018 population at 72,233.The last official US Census in 2010 recorded the population at 67,140.
Lafayette, Indiana Population 2021
2019 and 2020 population is estimated by projecting the raw 2018 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% |
Lafayette Metro Area Population by Year
| 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% |
Loading...
Lafayette Population by Race
Lafayette Population Pyramid $2021
Loading...
Lafayette Population by Age
Lafayette Households and Families
| 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
Loading...
Lafayette Households by Type
Loading...
| 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% |
Loading...
Lafayette Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
Lafayette Educational Attainment by Race
Loading...
| 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%.
Lafayette Educational Attainment by Race
Loading...
$32,109
Average Earnings
$37,879
Average Male
$28,319
Average Female
Lafayette Earnings by Educational Attainment
Lafayette Language by Age
Loading...
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 Language
Lafayette Poverty by Race
Loading...
| 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 | 2,790 | 495 | 17.74% |
| 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 White, with 12.10% 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 Poverty
Lafayette Poverty Rate by Education
Lafayette Marital Status
Loading...
Marriage Rates
39.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
41.1%
Male Marriage Rate
38.7%
Female Marriage Rate
Lafayette Married by Age and Sex
Loading...
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
Loading...
Lafayette Marital Status
Lafayette Veterans by War
Lafayette Veterans by Age
Loading...
| 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 Race
Lafayette Veterans by Education
Loading...
7.19%
Veteran Poverty Rate
25.04%
Veteran Disability Rate
Lafayette Veterans by Education
Loading...
69.7%
Labor Force Participation
66%
Employment Rate
5.2%
Unemployment Rate
Lafayette Employment by Age
Loading...
Lafayette Employment by Race
Loading...
Lafayette Employment by Education
Origin of Non-Citizens
Loading...
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
Loading...
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.
Lafayette Place of Birth
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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% |