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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 |
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)
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 88 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 $262,730.
The median income in Lafayette is $53,716.
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 | 88 | 90 | 100 |
| Services | 99 | 97 | 100 |
| Groceries | 96 | 95 | 100 |
| Health | 73 | 72 | 100 |
| Housing | 96 | 98 | 100 |
| Transportation | 96 | 94 | 100 |
| Utilities | 95 | 96 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 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
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Lafayette Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Lafayette
The current population in Lafayette is 71,159. The population has increased 7.6% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 71,159 | 0.7% |
| 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
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Lafayette is:
68.7% White with 48,890 White residents.
10.3% African American with 7,356 African American residents.
0.1% American Indian with 41 American Indian residents.
2.5% Asian with 1,768 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.6% Other with 429 Other residents.
3.4% Two Or More with 2,401 Two Or More residents.
14.4% Hispanic with 10,274 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Lafayette | IN | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 68.7% | 75.4% | 57.4% |
| African American | 10.3% | 9.1% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 2.5% | 2.6% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 3.4% | 3.8% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 14.4% | 8.6% | 19.3% |
Gender in Lafayette
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Lafayette is 51.1% female with 36,341 female residents.
Lafayette is 48.9% male with 34,818 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
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5.0% of adults in Lafayette completed < 9th grade.
6.0% of adults in Lafayette completed 9-12th grade.
35.0% of adults in Lafayette completed high school / ged.
18.0% of adults in Lafayette completed some college.
8.0% of adults in Lafayette completed associate's degree.
19.0% 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.
1.0% of adults in Lafayette completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Lafayette | IN | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 5.0% | 3.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 6.0% | 6.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 35.0% | 33.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 18.0% | 19.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 8.0% | 9.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 19.0% | 19.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 7.0% | 8.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Lafayette, Indiana
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4.5% of households in Lafayette earn Less than $10,000.
4.9% of households in Lafayette earn $10,000 to $14,999.
9.4% of households in Lafayette earn $15,000 to $24,999.
9.7% of households in Lafayette earn $25,000 to $34,999.
17.7% of households in Lafayette earn $35,000 to $49,999.
20.4% of households in Lafayette earn $50,000 to $74,999.
14.2% of households in Lafayette earn $75,000 to $99,999.
13.0% of households in Lafayette earn $100,000 to $149,999.
3.1% of households in Lafayette earn $150,000 to $199,999.
3.1% of households in Lafayette earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Lafayette | IN | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 4.5% | 4.9% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 4.9% | 3.4% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 9.4% | 6.8% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 9.7% | 7.5% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 17.7% | 11.8% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 20.4% | 17.7% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 14.2% | 13.9% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 13.0% | 17.5% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 3.1% | 8.3% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 3.1% | 8.2% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
