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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Lafayette

Colorado · 23,197 residents · 9.231 sq mi
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Lafayette is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $56,376. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 59% since 1990. 46% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $181,100.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 33.8
US median: 35.2
More educated
46% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 69%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

23,197
+59%since 1990
from 14,552 in 1990
1990 – 2025
2,513 / sq mi
+59%since 1990
from 1,576 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
33.8
+11%since 1990
from 30.4 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
13K18K23K27K32K1990201020202024Lafayette
202431K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$56,376
+25%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $34,182 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$27,780
+93%since 1990
from $14,405 in 1990
US average: $21,522
7.0%
−1.4 ptssince 1990
from 8.4% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$181,100
+69%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $81,300 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$834
+21%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $523 in 1990
US average: $602
75.8%
+3.9 ptssince 1990
from 71.9% in 1990
24.2% rent
3.2
+35%since 1990
from 2.4 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic89.1%(12,959)
Black1.1%(158)
Hispanic / Latino14.4%(2,092)
Asian2%(297)
Diversity Score46.6%(6,783)
2000
White, non-Hispanic77.6%(18,002)
Black0.8%(190)
Hispanic / Latino16.4%(3,808)
Asian3.3%(759)
Diversity Score43.1%(10,009)
43
−7%since 1990
from 47 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

45.6%
+17.5 ptssince 1990
from 28.1% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
91.0%
+6.0 ptssince 1990
from 85.0% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
17.0%
+8.7 ptssince 1990
from 8.2% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

15.9 min
−33%since 1990
from 23.8 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lafayette, Colorado?

Lafayette, Colorado has about 23,197 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Lafayette, Colorado?

The typical household in Lafayette, Colorado earns about $56,376 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lafayette, Colorado expensive?

In Lafayette, Colorado, the median home is worth about $181,100, and the typical rent is about $834 a month.

How educated are people in Lafayette, Colorado?

About 45.6% of adults age 25 and over in Lafayette, Colorado hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lafayette, Colorado?

About 7.0% of people in Lafayette, Colorado live below the federal poverty line.

Has Lafayette, Colorado grown since 1990?

Yes, Lafayette, Colorado has grown since 1990. The population has added about 8,645 residents, a change of about 59 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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