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Lafayette

Minnesota · 504 residents · 1.258 sq mi
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Lafayette has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $46,250. Population has declined 5% since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $79,100.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 36.9
US median: 37.2
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
504
−5%since 2000
from 529 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
401 / sq mi
−5%since 2000
from 421 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
36.9
−2%since 2000
from 37.6 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3994705416126831990201020202024Lafayette
2024484
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$46,250
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,719 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,749
+29%since 2000
from $15,347 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
16.8%
+4.7 ptssince 2009
from 12.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
17.4%
+14.6 ptssince 2000
from 2.9% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.336
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade25.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Information10%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade8.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing8.9%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance7.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical7.4%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction5.6%
US avg: 1.4%
Arts, entertainment, food4.8%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services2.2%
US avg: 7%
Public administration1.1%
US avg: 4.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$79,100
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $63,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,188
+106%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $455 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
53.7%
−24.5 ptssince 2000
from 78.2% in 2000
22.9% rent
Vacancy rate
5.7%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 5.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
21.7%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 18.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
73.1%
+14.2 ptssince 2009
from 58.9% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.7
−1%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.1%(519)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(6)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.3%(17)
2010
White, non-Hispanic96.6%(487)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(12)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other2.5%(12)
Diversity Score12%(60)
Diversity Score
12
+264%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.8%
+6.9 ptssince 2000
from 5.9% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
81.3%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 78.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
1.9%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 2.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.4 min
+38%since 2000
from 14.1 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
72.3%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 75.2% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
9.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 9.1% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
1.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
6.0%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
10.1%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 10.1% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
1.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
11.2%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 10.3% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
10.7%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 10.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
17.8%
−35.7 ptssince 2009
from 53.5% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.2%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.9% in 2009
Female
46.8%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.5%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.0%
−41.9 ptssince 2009
from 52.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lafayette, Minnesota?

Lafayette, Minnesota has about 504 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Lafayette, Minnesota?

The typical household in Lafayette, Minnesota earns about $46,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lafayette, Minnesota expensive?

In Lafayette, Minnesota, the median home is worth about $79,100, and the typical rent is about $1,188 a month.

How educated are people in Lafayette, Minnesota?

About 12.8% of adults age 25 and over in Lafayette, Minnesota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lafayette, Minnesota?

About 17.4% of people in Lafayette, Minnesota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Lafayette, Minnesota grown since 1990?

Yes, Lafayette, Minnesota has grown since 1990. The population has added about 29 residents, a change of about 6 percent over that period.

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