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 16,716.

  • The median home value in Lafayette County is $199,818.

  • The median income in Lafayette County is $69,293.

  • The median rent in Lafayette County is $796.

  • The unemployment rate in Lafayette County is 2.4%.

  • The poverty rate in Lafayette County is 10.5%.

  • The average high in Lafayette County is 66.1° and there are 81.1 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in Lafayette County

List Of Cities & Towns in Lafayette County

Darlington, WI Population 2,462

Cuba City, WI Population 2,163

Shullsburg, WI Population 1,218

Hazel Green, WI Population 1,025

Belmont, WI Population 983

Benton, WI Population 901

Argyle, WI Population 830

Blanchardville, WI Population 712

South Wayne, WI Population 422

Gratiot, WI Population 186

Woodford, WI Population 99

Map Of Lafayette County

Lafayette County, WI Weather

  • The average high in Lafayette County is 66.1°.

  • There are 72.88 nice days each year.

  • Expect an average of 81.1 inches of rain each year with 12.3 inches of snow.

  • There is an average of 4:41 hours of sun each day in Lafayette County.

StatLafayette County
Mean High66.1
Nice Days72.88
Rainfall81.1
Snowfall12.3
Sunny_hours4:41
66.1°
Average High
81.1
Inches of Rain

Lafayette County Demographics

Population over time in Lafayette County

The current population in Lafayette County is 16,716. The population has decreased -0.3% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2022 16,662 -0.1%
2021 16,682 -0.2%
2020 16,715 -

Gender in Lafayette County

  • Lafayette County is 48.9% female with 8,178 female residents.

  • Lafayette County is 51.1% male with 8,538 male residents.

Female
48.9% (8,178)
Male
51.1% (8,538)
Gender Lafayette County WI USA
Female 48.9% 49.9% 50.4%
Male 51.1% 50.1% 49.6%

Race / Ethnicity in Lafayette County

Lafayette County is:

  • 93.0% White with 15,544 White residents.

  • 0.5% African American with 80 African American residents.

  • 0.2% American Indian with 29 American Indian residents.

  • 0.6% Asian with 92 Asian residents.

  • 0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.2% Other with 39 Other residents.

  • 1.2% Two Or More with 200 Two Or More residents.

  • 4.4% Hispanic with 732 Hispanic residents.

White
93.0% (15,544)
African American
0.5% (80)
American Indian
0.2% (29)
Asian
0.6% (92)
Hawaiian
0.0% (0)
Other
0.2% (39)
Two Or More
1.2% (200)
Hispanic
4.4% (732)

Table: Lafayette County By Race

Race Lafayette County WI USA
White 93.0% 79.9% 58.9%
African American 0.5% 6.1% 12.1%
American Indian 0.2% 0.6% 0.6%
Asian 0.6% 2.8% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.0% 0.0% 0.2%
Other 0.2% 0.2% 0.4%
Two Or More 1.2% 3.0% 3.5%
Hispanic 4.4% 7.3% 18.7%

Household Income For Lafayette County, Wisconsin

  • 4.4% of households in Lafayette County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 3.2% of households in Lafayette County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 6.2% of households in Lafayette County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 10.4% of households in Lafayette County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 11.8% of households in Lafayette County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 18.3% of households in Lafayette County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 15.4% of households in Lafayette County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 18.5% of households in Lafayette County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 7.1% of households in Lafayette County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 4.6% of households in Lafayette County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
4.4% (728)
$10,000 to $14,999
3.2% (530)
$15,000 to $24,999
6.2% (1,037)
$25,000 to $34,999
10.4% (1,741)
$35,000 to $49,999
11.8% (1,980)
$50,000 to $74,999
18.3% (3,053)
$75,000 to $99,999
15.4% (2,578)
$100,000 to $149,999
18.5% (3,098)
$150,000 to $199,999
7.1% (1,191)
$200,000 or more
4.6% (776)
Income Lafayette County WI USA
Less than $10,000 4.4% 4.0% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 3.2% 3.4% 3.8%
$15,000 to $24,999 6.2% 6.6% 7.0%
$25,000 to $34,999 10.4% 7.9% 7.4%
$35,000 to $49,999 11.8% 11.4% 10.7%
$50,000 to $74,999 18.3% 18.2% 16.1%
$75,000 to $99,999 15.4% 14.2% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 18.5% 18.4% 17.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 7.1% 8.2% 8.8%
$200,000 or more 4.6% 7.6% 11.4%

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

  • 5.0% of adults in Lafayette County completed < 9th grade.

  • 4.0% of adults in Lafayette County completed 9-12th grade.

  • 40.0% of adults in Lafayette County completed high school / ged.

  • 19.0% of adults in Lafayette County completed some college.

  • 12.0% of adults in Lafayette County completed associate's degree.

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

  • 5.0% of adults in Lafayette County completed master's degree.

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

  • 0.0% of adults in Lafayette County completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade
4% (835)
9-12th Grade
4% (668)
High School / GED
40% (6,686)
Some College
19% (3,176)
Associate's Degree
12% (2,005)
Bachelor's Degree
14% (2,340)
Master's Degree
5% (835)
Professional Degree
1% (167)
Doctorate Degree
0% (0)
Education Lafayette County WI USA
< 9th Grade 4% 3% 3%
9-12th Grade 4% 4% 6%
High School / GED 40% 30% 26%
Some College 19% 20% 20%
Associate's Degree 12% 11% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 14% 21% 21%
Master's Degree 5% 8% 10%
Professional Degree 1% 2% 2%
Doctorate Degree 0% 1% 2%

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