West Lafayette Population

2010–2026

2,435

2026 projection

1.5% since 2020 (increase)

05001K1.5K2K2.5K201020122014201620182020202220242026

Source: U.S. Census Bureau decennial counts and annual estimates. 2026 is a projection. Values between recorded years are interpolated.

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Population by year

Population estimates for West Lafayette. Annual change is shown as a percentage. Growth is the total change since the preceding observation.
20262,435+50.21%
20252,430+90.37%
20242,421+70.29%
20232,414+291.22%
20222,385-140.58%
20212,39900.00%
20202,399+934.03%
20192,306-20.09%
20182,308+80.35%
20172,300-80.35%

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West Lafayette Demographics

39.2median age

Median age

Female37.1 yrs
Male41.7 yrs

Adults

2,124
449 seniors · 21%1,675 other adults

Sex

Female 49.4% · 1,410Male 50.6% · 1,447

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S0101

Race and ethnicity

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Each square is about 1% of residents (roughly 29 people).

Hispanic or Latino residents can be of any race. All other groups exclude Hispanic residents.

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table B03002

West Lafayette Income

$49,261median household income

Median household income

$49,261

Half of households earn more, half earn less

Median earnings

$37,011

Typical yearly pay for a worker 25 or older.

Poverty rate

31.7%

About 1 in 3 residents

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Tables S1901, S1501, S1701

West Lafayette Marital Status

49% of residents age 15 and older are married.

MarriedNever married
Overall
Male
Female
Marital status of residents age 15 and older
StatusOverallMaleFemale
Married49%49%49%
Never married28%27%28%
Divorced15%15%15%
Widowed5%4%6%
Separated3%4%2%

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S1201