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Lafayette

Colorado · 30,411 residents · 9.231 sq mi
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Lafayette is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $85,909. Population has grown 31% since 2000. 61% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $458,300. Poverty is rare here, at 5.4% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.9
US median: 38.8
More educated
61% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 68%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
30,411
+31%since 2000
from 23,197 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3,294 / sq mi
+31%since 2000
from 2,513 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.9
+15%since 2000
from 33.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
13K18K23K27K32K1990201020202024Lafayette
202431K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$85,909
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $56,376 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$49,780
+79%since 2000
from $27,780 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
57.1%
+16.3 ptssince 2009
from 40.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
5.4%
−1.6 ptssince 2000
from 7.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade10.4%
US avg: 10%
Information9.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services5.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration4.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade4.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food3.5%
US avg: 2%
Finance & insurance2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing1.3%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.2%
US avg: 0.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$458,300
+68%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $181,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,685
+34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $834 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
67.0%
−8.8 ptssince 2000
from 75.8% in 2000
33.0% rent
Afford Score
5.3
+66%since 2000
from 3.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic77.6%(18,002)
Black0.8%(190)
Hispanic / Latino16.4%(3,808)
Asian3.3%(759)
Other0%
Diversity Score43.1%(10,009)
2020
White, non-Hispanic70.9%(21,574)
Black1.1%(327)
Hispanic / Latino18.5%(5,614)
Asian4.2%(1,263)
Other5%(1,520)
Diversity Score56.8%(17,268)
Diversity Score
57
+32%since 2000
from 43 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
61.0%
+15.4 ptssince 2000
from 45.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
95.6%
+4.6 ptssince 2000
from 91.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
22.8%
+5.8 ptssince 2000
from 17.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.1 min
+58%since 2000
from 15.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
69.4%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 73.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.8%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.8%
−4.4 ptssince 2011
from 8.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
74.2%
−2.1 ptssince 2011
from 76.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
53.3%
−18.3 ptssince 2009
from 71.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.2%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.9% in 2009
Female
49.8%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.1% in 2009
Foreign born
8.6%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 12.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.7%
−84.5 ptssince 2013
from 88.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lafayette, Colorado?

Lafayette, Colorado has about 30,411 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Lafayette, Colorado?

The typical household in Lafayette, Colorado earns about $85,909 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 $458,300, and the typical rent is about $1,685 a month.

How educated are people in Lafayette, Colorado?

About 61.0% 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 5.4% 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 15,859 residents, a change of about 109 percent over that period.

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