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Lafayette

Ohio · 206 residents · 1.048 sq mi
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Lafayette has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $68,750. Population has declined 4% since 2019. 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $157,700. With a median age of 45.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 45.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
20% 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
206
−4%since 2019
from 215 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
197 / sq mi
−4%since 2019
from 205 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
45.3
−12%since 2019
from 51.4 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
98176253330408201020202024Lafayette
2024164
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$68,750
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $65,526 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$34,385
+37%since 2019
from $25,060 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
36.1%
+12.9 ptssince 2019
from 23.3% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
9.6%
−6.2 ptssince 2019
from 15.8% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade22.4%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance16.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical16.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade15.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Information11.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$157,700
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $144,400 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$911
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $889 in 2019
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
57.6%
+4.1 ptssince 2019
from 53.5% in 2019
42.4% rent
Afford Score
2.3
+4%since 2019
from 2.2 in 2019
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic89.3%(192)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian3.7%(8)
Other7%(15)
Diversity Score24.5%(53)
2020
White, non-Hispanic85.9%(177)
Black2.9%(6)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(1)
Asian1%(2)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score11.7%(24)
Diversity Score
12
−52%since 2019
from 25 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.1%
+13.5 ptssince 2019
from 6.7% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
97.0%
+2.5 ptssince 2019
from 94.4% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
11.6%
+9.9 ptssince 2019
from 1.7% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
38.2 min
−5%since 2019
from 40.3 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 100.0% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.0%
+1.4 ptssince 2019
from 4.7% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
56.3%
+1.9 ptssince 2019
from 54.5% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
27.6%
+10.2 ptssince 2019
from 17.3% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
41.0%
−3.2 ptssince 2019
from 44.2% in 2019
Female
59.0%
+3.2 ptssince 2019
from 55.8% in 2019
Foreign born
3.2%
−0.5 ptssince 2019
from 3.7% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lafayette, Ohio?

Lafayette, Ohio has about 206 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Lafayette, Ohio?

The typical household in Lafayette, Ohio earns about $68,750 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 $157,700, and the typical rent is about $911 a month.

How educated are people in Lafayette, Ohio?

About 20.1% 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 9.6% of people in Lafayette, Ohio live below the federal poverty line.

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