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Lake Lafayette

Missouri · 277 residents · 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 $29,904. Population has fallen 20% since 2000, a loss of 69 residents. 4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $61,100. The poverty rate of 39.1% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 48% less than the Missouri median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
4% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
277
−20%since 2000
from 346 in 2000
2000 – 2025
Population density
432 / sq mi
−20%since 2000
from 540 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.8
+18%since 2000
from 35.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 2000 – 2024
2092633183724262000201020202024Lake Lafayette
2024237
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$29,904
−35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,750 in 2000
US average: $66,278
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,670
−20%since 2000
from $19,683 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
7.8%
−7.1 ptssince 2009
from 14.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
39.1%
+25.9 ptssince 2000
from 13.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information19.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade9.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade8.2%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance6.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services1.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$61,100
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,000
+40%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $475 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
85.3%
−1.1 ptssince 2000
from 86.4% in 2000
14.7% rent
Afford Score
2.0
+71%since 2000
from 1.2 in 2000
2000 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic88.4%(245)
Black0.7%(2)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(4)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.4%(4)
Diversity Score9.5%(26)
Diversity Score
9
−47%since 2000
from 18 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
3.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 3.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
78.4%
+6.2 ptssince 2000
from 72.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.5%
−1.4 ptssince 2000
from 2.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.4 min
+13%since 2000
from 28.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
84.3%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 85.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
23.5%
+20.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
13.1%
−14.5 ptssince 2011
from 27.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
38.5%
−13.9 ptssince 2011
from 52.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
13.7%
−27.9 ptssince 2009
from 41.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
59.5%
+8.9 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
Female
40.5%
−8.9 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
14.8%
−68.5 ptssince 2013
from 83.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lake Lafayette, Missouri?

Lake Lafayette, Missouri has about 277 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Lake Lafayette, Missouri earns about $29,904 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 $61,100, and the typical rent is about $1,000 a month.

How educated are people in Lake Lafayette, Missouri?

About 3.6% 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 39.1% of people in Lake Lafayette, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

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

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