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West Lafayette

County Seat:
No
Area (mi²):
0.862
State:
Ohio

West Lafayette is a village located in Coshocton County, Ohio. West Lafayette has a 2026 population of 2,480. West Lafayette is currently growing at a rate of 0.36% annually and its population has increased by 2.27% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,425 in 2020.

The median household income in West Lafayette is $49,261 with a poverty rate of 31.69%. The median age in West Lafayette is 39.2 years: 41.7 years for males, and 37.1 years for females. For every 100 females there are 102.6 males.

2.5K
Total Population
2,876
Density (mi²)
9 0.36%
Growth

West Lafayette Population

West Lafayette Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
20262,48090.36%
20252,47190.37%
20242,46280.33%
20232,454210.86%
20222,433-1-0.04%
20212,43490.37%
20202,425-1-0.04%
20192,306-2-0.09%
20182,30880.35%
20172,300-8-0.35%
20162,30810.04%
20152,30750.22%
20142,302-13-0.56%
20132,315-7-0.3%
20122,322-6-0.26%
20112,32870.3%
20102,32810.04%

Median Age

Overall: 39.2 years
Female: 37.1 years
Male: 41.7 years

West Lafayette Adults

There are 2,124 adults, (449 of whom are seniors) in West Lafayette.

Sex Ratio

Female: 1,410 (49.4%)
Male: 1,447 (50.6%)

Demographics

The racial composition of West Lafayette includes 96.99% White, and smaller percentages for Two or more races, other race, Black or African American, Native American and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White2,77196.99%
Two or more races441.54%
Other race230.81%
Black or African American160.56%
Native American30.11%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White331.16%
Other race230.81%
Two or more races140.49%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White2,73895.83%
Two or more races301.05%
Black or African American160.56%
Native American30.11%

West Lafayette Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

West Lafayette 's average per capita income is $37,011. Household income levels show a median of $49,261. The poverty rate stands at 31.69%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Married Families$61,875-
Families$56,202$67,394
Households$49,261$61,373
Non Families$32,440$47,806

$37,011

Average Income

$49,261

Median Household Income

31.69%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)