Lafayette, IN
Demographics And Statistics
Living In Lafayette, Indiana Summary
Life in Lafayette research summary. HomeSnacks has been using Saturday Night Science to research the quality of life in Lafayette over the past nine years using Census, FBI, Zillow, and other primary data sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Lafayette:
The population in Lafayette is 70,650.
The median home value in Lafayette is $258,978.
The median income in Lafayette is $52,946.
The cost of living in Lafayette is 92 which is 0.9x lower than the national average.
The median rent in Lafayette is $1,039.
The unemployment rate in Lafayette is 3.3%.
The poverty rate in Lafayette is 17.1%.
The average high in Lafayette is 62.2° and the average low is 41.8°.
Lafayette SnackAbility
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Lafayette, IN Crime Report
Crime in Lafayette summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Lafayette. Key points include:
There were 1,886 total crimes in Lafayette in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Lafayette is 2,642.4 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Lafayette is 599.7 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Lafayette is 2,042.8 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Lafayette is 24.69% above the national average.
Total Crimes
Above National Average
Crime In Lafayette Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Lafayette / 100k People |
Indiana / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 1,886 | 2,642.4 | 1,691.5 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 428 | 599.7 | 312.9 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 5 | 7.0 | 5.5 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 32 | 44.8 | 34.5 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 303 | 424.5 | 239.4 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 1,458 | 2,042.8 | 1,378.6 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 109 | 152.7 | 176.8 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 1,172 | 1,642.1 | 988.8 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 177 | 248.0 | 213.0 | 259.0 |
Lafayette, IN Cost Of Living
Cost of living in Lafayette summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Lafayette. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Indiana. Key points include:
The cost of living in Lafayette is 92 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Lafayette is 0.9x lower than the national average.
The median home value in Lafayette is $258,978.
The median income in Lafayette is $52,946.
Lafayette's Overall Cost Of Living
Lower Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Lafayette Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Lafayette | Indiana | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 92 | 92 | 100 | |
| Services | 97 | 95 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 97 | 97 | 100 | |
| Health | 108 | 94 | 100 | |
| Housing | 74 | 73 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 98 | 94 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 110 | 107 | 100 | |
Lafayette, IN Weather
The average high in Lafayette is 62.2° and the average low is 41.8°.
There are 70.6 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 38.0 inches of precipitation each year with 19.0 inches of snow.
| Stat | Lafayette |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 62.2 |
| Average Annual Low | 41.8 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 70.6 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 38.0 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 19.0 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Lafayette, IN Photos
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Lafayette Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Lafayette
The current population in Lafayette is 70,650. The population has increased 6.8% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 70,650 | -0.3% |
| 2022 | 70,828 | -0.1% |
| 2021 | 70,928 | -2.2% |
| 2020 | 72,556 | -0.0% |
| 2019 | 72,581 | 0.2% |
| 2018 | 72,444 | 0.4% |
| 2017 | 72,174 | 1.3% |
| 2016 | 71,249 | 0.8% |
| 2015 | 70,661 | 1.0% |
| 2014 | 69,982 | 1.2% |
| 2013 | 69,181 | 2.8% |
| 2012 | 67,302 | 0.7% |
| 2011 | 66,821 | 1.0% |
| 2010 | 66,148 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Lafayette
Lafayette is:
71.3% White with 50,403 White residents.
8.9% African American with 6,320 African American residents.
0.1% American Indian with 43 American Indian residents.
2.5% Asian with 1,734 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.5% Other with 363 Other residents.
2.8% Two Or More with 2,007 Two Or More residents.
13.8% Hispanic with 9,780 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Lafayette | IN | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 71.3% | 76.1% | 58.2% |
| African American | 8.9% | 9.1% | 12.0% |
| American Indian | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 2.5% | 2.5% | 5.7% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Two Or More | 2.8% | 3.4% | 3.9% |
| Hispanic | 13.8% | 8.4% | 19.0% |
Gender in Lafayette
Lafayette is 51.1% female with 36,129 female residents.
Lafayette is 48.9% male with 34,521 male residents.
| Gender | Lafayette | IN | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.1% | 50.4% | 50.5% |
| Male | 48.9% | 49.6% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Lafayette for adults over 25
5.0% of adults in Lafayette completed < 9th grade.
6.0% of adults in Lafayette completed 9-12th grade.
34.0% of adults in Lafayette completed high school / ged.
19.0% of adults in Lafayette completed some college.
8.0% of adults in Lafayette completed associate's degree.
18.0% of adults in Lafayette completed bachelor's degree.
7.0% of adults in Lafayette completed master's degree.
1.0% of adults in Lafayette completed professional degree.
2.0% of adults in Lafayette completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Lafayette | IN | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 5.0% | 3.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 6.0% | 6.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 34.0% | 33.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 19.0% | 20.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 8.0% | 9.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 18.0% | 18.0% | 21.0% |
| Master's Degree | 7.0% | 8.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 2.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Lafayette, Indiana
4.4% of households in Lafayette earn Less than $10,000.
4.7% of households in Lafayette earn $10,000 to $14,999.
8.9% of households in Lafayette earn $15,000 to $24,999.
12.1% of households in Lafayette earn $25,000 to $34,999.
17.1% of households in Lafayette earn $35,000 to $49,999.
20.4% of households in Lafayette earn $50,000 to $74,999.
13.2% of households in Lafayette earn $75,000 to $99,999.
13.2% of households in Lafayette earn $100,000 to $149,999.
3.3% of households in Lafayette earn $150,000 to $199,999.
2.6% of households in Lafayette earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Lafayette | IN | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 4.4% | 4.9% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 4.7% | 3.5% | 3.6% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 8.9% | 7.1% | 6.6% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 12.1% | 7.8% | 6.8% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 17.1% | 12.2% | 10.4% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 20.4% | 17.9% | 15.7% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 13.2% | 13.9% | 12.7% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 13.2% | 17.2% | 17.4% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 3.3% | 7.9% | 9.3% |
| $200,000 or more | 2.6% | 7.6% | 12.6% |
