Lafayette County's estimated 2026 population is 34,045 with a growth rate of 0.79% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Lafayette County is the 35th largest county in Missouri. The 2010 population was 33,380 and has seen a growth of 1.99% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Lafayette County includes 91.64% White, and smaller percentages for Black or African American, other race, Asian, Native American and multiracial populations.
White (91.64%)
Two or more races (4.46%)
Black or African American (1.74%)
Other race (1.28%)
Asian (0.62%)
Native American (0.25%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 30,218 | 91.64% |
| Two or more races | 1,472 | 4.46% |
| Black or African American | 574 | 1.74% |
| Other race | 423 | 1.28% |
| Asian | 206 | 0.62% |
| Native American | 81 | 0.25% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Lafayette County's average per capita income is $46,419. Household income levels show a median of $79,091. The poverty rate stands at 9.72%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $101,124 | - |
| Families | $94,859 | $104,002 |
| Households | $79,091 | $91,942 |
| Non Families | $46,719 | $59,565 |
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