Lafayette County Summary

Life in Lafayette County research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Lafayette County over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Lafayette County:

  • The population in Lafayette County is 32,858.

  • The median home value in Lafayette County is $209,259.

  • The median income in Lafayette County is $78,397.

  • The median rent in Lafayette County is $834.

  • The unemployment rate in Lafayette County is 2.4%.

  • The poverty rate in Lafayette County is 9.2%.

  • The average high in Lafayette County is 72.7° and there are 96.8 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in Lafayette County

List Of Cities & Towns in Lafayette County

Oak Grove, MO Population 8,304

Odessa, MO Population 5,554

Higginsville, MO Population 4,776

Lexington, MO Population 4,592

Concordia, MO Population 2,390

Waverly, MO Population 883

Corder, MO Population 595

Wellington, MO Population 501

Alma, MO Population 448

Mayview, MO Population 399

Emma, MO Population 257

Lake Lafayette, MO Population 242

Blackburn, MO Population 205

Napoleon, MO Population 199

Aullville, MO Population 162

Bates City, MO Population 154

Dover, MO Population 126

Map Of Lafayette County

Lafayette County, MO Weather

  • The average high in Lafayette County is 72.7°.

  • There are 79.61 nice days each year.

  • Expect an average of 96.8 inches of rain each year with 5.9 inches of snow.

  • There is an average of 5:28 hours of sun each day in Lafayette County.

StatLafayette County
Mean High72.7
Nice Days79.61
Rainfall96.8
Snowfall5.9
Sunny_hours5:28
72.7°
Average High
96.8
Inches of Rain

Lafayette County Photos

Lexington Historical Museum
Source: Wikipedia User Doug Coldwell | CC BY 2.0
Lexington Courthouse
Source: Wikipedia User Americasroof | CC BY-SA 2.5
Lexington Madonna
Source: Public Domain
Source: Flickr User pasa47 | CC BY 2.0
Source: Flickr User pasa47 | CC BY 2.0

Lafayette County Demographics

Population over time in Lafayette County

The current population in Lafayette County is 32,858. The population has increased 0.5% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2022 32,752 0.2%
2021 32,697 0.3%
2020 32,597 -

Gender in Lafayette County

  • Lafayette County is 49.5% female with 16,268 female residents.

  • Lafayette County is 50.5% male with 16,590 male residents.

Female
49.5% (16,268)
Male
50.5% (16,590)
Gender Lafayette County MO USA
Female 49.5% 50.6% 50.4%
Male 50.5% 49.4% 49.6%

Race / Ethnicity in Lafayette County

Lafayette County is:

  • 90.8% White with 29,846 White residents.

  • 2.1% African American with 687 African American residents.

  • 0.2% American Indian with 82 American Indian residents.

  • 0.7% Asian with 226 Asian residents.

  • 0.0% Hawaiian with 16 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.2% Other with 76 Other residents.

  • 2.5% Two Or More with 822 Two Or More residents.

  • 3.4% Hispanic with 1,103 Hispanic residents.

White
90.8% (29,846)
African American
2.1% (687)
American Indian
0.2% (82)
Asian
0.7% (226)
Hawaiian
0.0% (16)
Other
0.2% (76)
Two Or More
2.5% (822)
Hispanic
3.4% (1,103)

Table: Lafayette County By Race

Race Lafayette County MO USA
White 90.8% 77.6% 58.9%
African American 2.1% 11.2% 12.1%
American Indian 0.2% 0.2% 0.6%
Asian 0.7% 2.0% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.0% 0.1% 0.2%
Other 0.2% 0.3% 0.4%
Two Or More 2.5% 4.0% 3.5%
Hispanic 3.4% 4.6% 18.7%

Household Income For Lafayette County, Missouri

  • 3.5% of households in Lafayette County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 3.8% of households in Lafayette County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 5.1% of households in Lafayette County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 7.5% of households in Lafayette County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 10.5% of households in Lafayette County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 17.0% of households in Lafayette County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 17.2% of households in Lafayette County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 22.3% of households in Lafayette County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 7.2% of households in Lafayette County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 5.9% of households in Lafayette County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
3.5% (1,145)
$10,000 to $14,999
3.8% (1,255)
$15,000 to $24,999
5.1% (1,682)
$25,000 to $34,999
7.5% (2,476)
$35,000 to $49,999
10.5% (3,465)
$50,000 to $74,999
17.0% (5,572)
$75,000 to $99,999
17.2% (5,637)
$100,000 to $149,999
22.3% (7,333)
$150,000 to $199,999
7.2% (2,366)
$200,000 or more
5.9% (1,923)
Income Lafayette County MO USA
Less than $10,000 3.5% 5.0% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 3.8% 4.3% 3.8%
$15,000 to $24,999 5.1% 8.0% 7.0%
$25,000 to $34,999 7.5% 8.6% 7.4%
$35,000 to $49,999 10.5% 12.3% 10.7%
$50,000 to $74,999 17.0% 17.7% 16.1%
$75,000 to $99,999 17.2% 13.4% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 22.3% 16.1% 17.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 7.2% 7.2% 8.8%
$200,000 or more 5.9% 7.3% 11.4%

Highest level of educational attainment in Lafayette County for adults over 25

  • 3.0% of adults in Lafayette County completed < 9th grade.

  • 6.0% of adults in Lafayette County completed 9-12th grade.

  • 42.0% of adults in Lafayette County completed high school / ged.

  • 20.0% of adults in Lafayette County completed some college.

  • 7.0% of adults in Lafayette County completed associate's degree.

  • 14.0% of adults in Lafayette County completed bachelor's degree.

  • 6.0% of adults in Lafayette County completed master's degree.

  • 1.0% of adults in Lafayette County completed professional degree.

  • 1.0% of adults in Lafayette County completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade
3% (985)
9-12th Grade
6% (1,971)
High School / GED
42% (13,800)
Some College
20% (6,571)
Associate's Degree
7% (2,300)
Bachelor's Degree
14% (4,600)
Master's Degree
6% (1,971)
Professional Degree
1% (328)
Doctorate Degree
1% (328)
Education Lafayette County MO USA
< 9th Grade 3% 4% 3%
9-12th Grade 6% 6% 6%
High School / GED 42% 30% 26%
Some College 20% 21% 20%
Associate's Degree 7% 8% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 14% 19% 21%
Master's Degree 6% 9% 10%
Professional Degree 1% 2% 2%
Doctorate Degree 1% 1% 2%

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