West Lafayette, Ohio Population 2022
West Lafayette is a city located in Coshocton County Ohio. West Lafayette has a 2020 population of 2,313. West Lafayette is currently growing at a rate of 0.09% annually but its population has decreased by -0.60% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,327 in 2010.
The average household income in West Lafayette is $45,474 with a poverty rate of 24.64%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $635 per month, and the median house value is $72,500. The median age in West Lafayette is 40 years, 36.4 years for males, and 43.8 years for females.
West Lafayette Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of West Lafayettewas:
- White: 98.53%
- Two or more races: 1.21%
- Asian: 0.26%
- Black or African American: 0.00%
- Native American: 0.00%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
- Other race: 0.00%
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,273 | 98.53% |
| Two or More Races | 28 | 1.21% |
| Asian | 6 | 0.26% |
West Lafayette Population Pyramid $2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 957 | 2.33 | 70.8 |
| Non Family | 394 | 1.12 | 72.6 |
| Married | 337 | 3.16 | 82.5 |
| Female | 221 | 3.2 | 49.3 |
| Male | 5 | 3.2 | 100 |
3.06
Average Family Size
2.33
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 77 | 4.88% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 129 | 8.17% |
| High School Graduate | 859 | 54.40% |
| Some College | 268 | 16.97% |
| Associates Degree | 91 | 5.76% |
| Bachelors Degree | 105 | 6.65% |
| Graduate Degree | 50 | 3.17% |
West Lafayette Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,552 | 1,355 | 155 |
| Hispanic | 16 | 7 | |
| Asian | 6 | 6 | |
| 2+ Races | 5 | 5 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 9.99%.
West Lafayette Language by Age
West Lafayette Language
98.97% of West Lafayette residents speak only English, while 1.03% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 0.75% of the population.
West Lafayette Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,174 | 548 | 25.21% |
| Other | NaN% |
24.64%
Overall Poverty Rate
24.97%
Male Poverty Rate
24.38%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in West Lafayette
The race most likely to be in poverty in West Lafayette is White, with 25.21% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in West Lafayette is Other, with NaN% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 8.20%. Among those working part-time, it was 19.14%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 27.61%.
West Lafayette Marital Status
Marriage Rates
38.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
45.4%
Male Marriage Rate
33.4%
Female Marriage Rate
West Lafayette Married by Age and Sex
West 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 55-64.
West Lafayette Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 158 | 9.35% |
West Lafayette Veterans by Education
0.00%
Veteran Poverty Rate
25.33%
Veteran Disability Rate
54.8%
Labor Force Participation
52.1%
Employment Rate
4.9%
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
86.65%
Born in West Lafayette
99.74%
Native Born
0.26%
Foreign Born
0.26%
Non Citizen
0.00%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
99.74% of West Lafayette residents were born in the United States, with 86.65% having been born in Ohio. 0.26% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 2,313 | 2 | 0.09% |
| 2021 | 2,311 | 2 | 0.09% |
| 2020 | 2,309 | 2 | 0.09% |
| 2019 | 2,307 | 2 | 0.09% |
| 2018 | 2,305 | 5 | 0.22% |
| 2017 | 2,300 | -6 | -0.26% |
| 2016 | 2,306 | 2 | 0.09% |
| 2015 | 2,304 | 3 | 0.13% |
| 2014 | 2,301 | -13 | -0.56% |
| 2013 | 2,314 | -7 | -0.30% |
| 2012 | 2,321 | -6 | -0.26% |
| 2011 | 2,327 | 0.00% | |
| 2010 | 2,327 | 0.00% |