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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

West Lafayette

Indiana · 28,778 residents · 13.559 sq mi
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West Lafayette has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $24,869. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 70% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $144,800. At a median age of 22.3, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 40% less than the Indiana median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 22.3
US median: 35.2
More educated
70% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

28,778
+11%since 1990
from 25,907 in 1990
1990 – 2025
2,122 / sq mi
+11%since 1990
from 1,911 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
22.3
−4%since 1990
from 23.3 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
24K30K37K44K51K1990201020202024West Lafayette
202445K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$24,869
−13%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $21,786 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$18,337
+39%since 1990
from $13,169 in 1990
US average: $21,522
38.3%
+4.1 ptssince 1990
from 34.2% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$144,800
+16%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $94,500 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$614
−3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $482 in 1990
US average: $602
32.2%
−1.3 ptssince 1990
from 33.5% in 1990
67.8% rent
5.8
+34%since 1990
from 4.3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic88.7%(22,974)
Black2%(529)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(491)
Asian8.3%(2,159)
Diversity Score29.4%(7,612)
2000
White, non-Hispanic81.5%(23,454)
Black2.3%(675)
Hispanic / Latino3.2%(920)
Asian11.3%(3,252)
Diversity Score37.3%(10,733)
37
+27%since 1990
from 29 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

69.7%
+1.3 ptssince 1990
from 68.4% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
96.2%
+0.6 ptssince 1990
from 95.7% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
40.2%
−1.3 ptssince 1990
from 41.5% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

10.0 min
−20%since 1990
from 12.5 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in West Lafayette, Indiana?

West Lafayette, Indiana has about 28,778 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in West Lafayette, Indiana?

The typical household in West Lafayette, Indiana earns about $24,869 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is West Lafayette, Indiana expensive?

In West Lafayette, Indiana, the median home is worth about $144,800, and the typical rent is about $614 a month.

How educated are people in West Lafayette, Indiana?

About 69.7% of adults age 25 and over in West Lafayette, Indiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in West Lafayette, Indiana?

About 38.3% of people in West Lafayette, Indiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has West Lafayette, Indiana grown since 1990?

Yes, West Lafayette, Indiana has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,871 residents, a change of about 11 percent over that period.

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

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