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West Lafayette

Ohio · 2,417 residents · 0.862 sq mi
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West Lafayette has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $33,651. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $71,500. The poverty rate of 37.4% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 42% less than the Ohio median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 21%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,417
+4%since 2000
from 2,313 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,804 / sq mi
+4%since 2000
from 2,683 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.0
+9%since 2000
from 35.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K3K3K1990201020202024West Lafayette
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$33,651
−25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,870 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,151
+22%since 2000
from $14,913 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
17.4%
+7.5 ptssince 2009
from 9.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
37.4%
+29.3 ptssince 2000
from 8.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade27.2%
US avg: 10%
Information6.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade4.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance2.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services0.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$71,500
−21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $60,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$628
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $428 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
67.0%
−7.8 ptssince 2000
from 74.8% in 2000
33.0% rent
Afford Score
2.1
+5%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.5%(2,278)
Black0.2%(5)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(8)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.4%(33)
2020
White, non-Hispanic95.6%(2,310)
Black0.3%(7)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(27)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.2%(5)
Diversity Score4.1%(98)
Diversity Score
4
+188%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.6%
−2.1 ptssince 2000
from 10.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
84.4%
+6.9 ptssince 2000
from 77.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.7%
−2.2 ptssince 2000
from 4.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.9 min
+64%since 2000
from 14.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
82.2%
+4.5 ptssince 2009
from 77.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.7%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 9.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.4%
−8.2 ptssince 2011
from 12.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
56.0%
−4.3 ptssince 2011
from 60.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
21.2%
−45.6 ptssince 2009
from 66.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.9%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 45.9% in 2009
Female
55.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 54.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
1.9%
−84.1 ptssince 2013
from 86.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in West Lafayette, Ohio?

West Lafayette, Ohio has about 2,417 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in West Lafayette, Ohio?

The typical household in West Lafayette, Ohio earns about $33,651 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is West Lafayette, Ohio expensive?

In West Lafayette, Ohio, the median home is worth about $71,500, and the typical rent is about $628 a month.

How educated are people in West Lafayette, Ohio?

About 8.6% of adults age 25 and over in West Lafayette, Ohio hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in West Lafayette, Ohio?

About 37.4% of people in West Lafayette, Ohio live below the federal poverty line.

Has West Lafayette, Ohio grown since 1990?

Yes, West Lafayette, Ohio has grown since 1990. The population has added about 288 residents, a change of about 14 percent over that period.

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