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Lafayette

Ohio · 164 residents · 1.048 sq mi
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Lafayette has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $36,000. Population has grown 32% since 2023. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $181,300. Households here earn about 50% less than the Ohio median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 42.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
14% 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

164
+32%since 2023
from 124 in 2023
2010 – 2024
156 / sq mi
+32%since 2023
from 118 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
42.3
−18%since 2023
from 51.7 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 20102024
98176253330408201020202024Lafayette
2024164
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$36,000
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
$31,238
−18%since 2023
from $38,152 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
16.3%
−42.0 ptssince 2023
from 58.3% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
14.6%
−11.2 ptssince 2023
from 25.8% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
0.404
−3%since 2023
from 0.416 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade13.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade9.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Information3.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

$181,300
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $178,100 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
$1,064
+31%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $790 in 2023
US average: $1,442
16.3%
−25.3 ptssince 2023
from 41.7% in 2023
83.7% rent
38.0%
+1.1 ptssince 2023
from 36.8% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
100.0%
+28.6 ptssince 2023
from 71.4% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
5.0
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic92.7%(115)
Black3.2%(4)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other4%(5)
Diversity Score17.2%(21)
2024
White, non-Hispanic35.4%(58)
Black4.3%(7)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other60.4%(99)
Diversity Score63.6%(104)
64
+271%since 2023
from 17 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

13.9%
−3.1 ptssince 2023
from 17.0% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
38.4%
−61.6 ptssince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
11.3%
−2.9 ptssince 2023
from 14.2% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

12.6 min
−63%since 2023
from 34.1 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
24.5%
−12.2 ptssince 2023
from 36.7% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

31.4%
+31.4 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
78.6%
+29.0 ptssince 2023
from 49.6% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
9.6%
−13.2 ptssince 2023
from 22.8% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
14.5%
−13.6 ptssince 2023
from 28.1% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

48.2%
+10.3 ptssince 2023
from 37.9% in 2023
51.8%
−10.3 ptssince 2023
from 62.1% in 2023
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
4.5%
−0.7 ptssince 2023
from 5.2% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
27.4%
+5.6 ptssince 2023
from 21.8% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
56.7%
+56.7 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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How many people live in Lafayette, Ohio?

Lafayette, Ohio has about 164 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Lafayette, Ohio?

The typical household in Lafayette, Ohio earns about $36,000 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lafayette, Ohio expensive?

In Lafayette, Ohio, the median home is worth about $181,300, and the typical rent is about $1,064 a month.

How educated are people in Lafayette, Ohio?

About 13.9% of adults age 25 and over in Lafayette, Ohio hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lafayette, Ohio?

About 14.6% of people in Lafayette, Ohio 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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