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Lake Lafayette

Missouri · 315 residents (2025 est.) · 0.641 sq mi
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Lake Lafayette has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $46,563. Population has fallen 32% since 2000, a loss of 109 residents. 5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $76,800. With a median age of 45.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 34% less than the Missouri median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 45.4
US median: 38.9
Less educated
5% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
237
−32%since 2000
from 346 in 2000
2000 – 2025
Population density
370 / sq mi
−32%since 2000
from 540 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
45.4
+28%since 2000
from 35.4 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:315 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 2000 – 2024
2092633183724262000201020202024Lake Lafayette
2024237
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$46,563
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,750 in 2000
US average: $82,259
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,645
−10%since 2000
from $19,683 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
18.1%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 14.9% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
43.5%
+30.2 ptssince 2000
from 13.2% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.413
+15%since 2010
from 0.359 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade17.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade10.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Information8.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Transportation & warehousing4.3%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance4.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.9%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction2.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Professional, scientific, technical2.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services1.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$76,800
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,800 in 2000
US average: $376,019
2000 – 2024
Owner-occupied
96.4%
+10.0 ptssince 2000
from 86.4% in 2000
3.6% rent
Vacancy rate
25.9%
+12.4 ptssince 2009
from 13.5% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
22.5%
+4.6 ptssince 2009
from 17.9% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.6
+38%since 2000
from 1.2 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Gentrification Score
22
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic87.9%(304)
Black3.5%(12)
Hispanic / Latino2.9%(10)
Asian0.9%(3)
Other0%
Diversity Score18%(62)
2024
White, non-Hispanic89.9%(213)
Black5.9%(14)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other4.2%(10)
Diversity Score23.4%(55)
Diversity Score
23
+30%since 2000
from 18 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
5.3%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 3.7% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
96.4%
+24.3 ptssince 2000
from 72.2% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
1.2%
−1.7 ptssince 2000
from 2.9% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.1 min
−2%since 2000
from 28.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
70.1%
−15.8 ptssince 2009
from 85.9% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
25.4%
+12.0 ptssince 2009
from 13.4% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
4.5%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
19.3%
+16.0 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.8%
−20.8 ptssince 2011
from 27.6% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
40.9%
−11.6 ptssince 2011
from 52.5% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
10.1%
+8.0 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
11.6%
−30.0 ptssince 2009
from 41.6% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
55.7%
+5.0 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
Female
44.3%
−5.0 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
11.0%
−35.5 ptssince 2009
from 46.5% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
38.0%
+24.3 ptssince 2012
from 13.7% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
8.9%
−74.4 ptssince 2013
from 83.3% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
61.4%
+4.7 ptssince 2017
from 56.7% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
99.6%
+1.2 ptssince 2016
from 98.4% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.4%
−1.2 ptssince 2016
from 1.6% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lake Lafayette, Missouri?

Lake Lafayette, Missouri has about 237 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Lake Lafayette, Missouri?

The typical household in Lake Lafayette, Missouri earns about $46,563 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lake Lafayette, Missouri expensive?

In Lake Lafayette, Missouri, the median home is worth about $76,800.

How educated are people in Lake Lafayette, Missouri?

About 5.3% of adults age 25 and over in Lake Lafayette, Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lake Lafayette, Missouri?

About 43.5% of people in Lake Lafayette, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

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