Lafayette, CO
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
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Lafayette, Colorado Info Snack
Table Of Contents
Population
27,952
Unemployment
3.8%
Poverty
5.4%
Median Home
$458,300
Median Income
$85,909
Median Rent
$1,685
Lafayette SnackAbility
7.5
Overall SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
8.5/10
Housing
9.5
Affordability
4
Diversity
8
Safety
6
Amenities
9
Education
9
Commute
7
Lafayette, CO Crime Report
708
Total Crimes
Total Crimes
2,250.7
Total Crimes / 100k People
Total Crimes / 100k People
-4.06%
Below National Average
Below National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Lafayette / 100k People |
Colorado / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 708 | 2,250.7 | 3,256.9 | 2,346.0 |
| Violent Crime | 61 | 193.9 | 423.1 | 387.8 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 5.1 | 6.5 |
| Robbery | 8 | 25.4 | 68.3 | 73.9 |
| Aggravated Assault | 40 | 127.2 | 286.9 | 279.7 |
| Property Crime | 647 | 2,056.8 | 2,833.8 | 1,958.2 |
| Burglary | 85 | 270.2 | 400.3 | 314.2 |
| Larceny | 501 | 1,592.7 | 1,909.3 | 1,398.0 |
| Car Theft | 61 | 193.9 | 524.3 | 246.0 |
Lafayette, CO Cost Of Living
118
Lafayette's Overall Cost Of Living
Lafayette's Overall Cost Of Living
1.2x
Higher Than The National Average
Higher Than The National Average
| Living Expense | Lafayette | Colorado | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 118 | 112 | 100 | |
| Services | 102 | 104 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 91 | 103 | 100 | |
| Health | 100 | 103 | 100 | |
| Housing | 156 | 133 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 105 | 108 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 80 | 87 | 100 | |
Lafayette, CO Photos
Source: Wikipedia User Jeffrey Beall | CC BY-SA 3.0
Rankings for Lafayette in Colorado
Map Of Lafayette, CO
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Population over time in Lafayette
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 27,952 | -0.2% |
| 2019 | 28,002 | 2.0% |
| 2018 | 27,440 | 1.4% |
| 2017 | 27,053 | 2.4% |
| 2016 | 26,430 | 2.4% |
| 2015 | 25,812 | 2.3% |
| 2014 | 25,238 | 2.0% |
| 2013 | 24,753 | 1.5% |
| 2012 | 24,398 | 0.9% |
| 2011 | 24,187 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Lafayette
| Race | Lafayette | CO | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 74.7% | 67.5% | 60.1% |
| African American | 0.6% | 3.9% | 12.2% |
| American Indian | 0.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 4.0% | 3.1% | 5.6% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Two Or More | 4.4% | 2.9% | 2.8% |
| Hispanic | 15.7% | 21.7% | 18.2% |
Gender in Lafayette
| Gender | Lafayette | CO | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.8% | 49.7% | 50.8% |
| Male | 50.2% | 50.3% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Lafayette for adults over 25
| Education | Lafayette | CO | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 3.0% | 3.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 3.0% | 5.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 12.0% | 21.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 15.0% | 21.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 7.0% | 9.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 38.0% | 26.0% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 15.0% | 11.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 3.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 4.0% | 2.0% | 1.0% |
Household Income For Lafayette, Colorado
| Income | Lafayette | CO | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 2.8% | 4.5% | 5.8% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 1.2% | 3.1% | 4.1% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 4.4% | 6.6% | 8.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 7.9% | 7.2% | 8.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 10.4% | 11.0% | 12.0% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 16.4% | 17.4% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 15.0% | 13.6% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 16.5% | 18.2% | 15.6% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 11.3% | 8.7% | 7.1% |
| $200,000 or more | 14.3% | 9.6% | 8.3% |
