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Lafayette

Oregon · 4,423 residents · 0.926 sq mi
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Lafayette is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $77,662. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 71% since 2000. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $260,700. At a median age of 33.6, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 33.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 68%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,423
+71%since 2000
from 2,586 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
4,776 / sq mi
+71%since 2000
from 2,793 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
33.6
+9%since 2000
from 30.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
9722K3K4K5K1990201020202024Lafayette
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$77,662
+34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,611 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,054
+93%since 2000
from $14,542 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
53.8%
+26.9 ptssince 2009
from 26.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
11.6%
−1.4 ptssince 2000
from 13.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade17.4%
US avg: 10%
Information15.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade10.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance9.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing9%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction8.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Professional, scientific, technical7.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services3.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Education & health services2.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Public administration1.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing0.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing0.4%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$260,700
+68%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $103,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,137
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $623 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
84.0%
+6.5 ptssince 2000
from 77.5% in 2000
16.0% rent
Afford Score
3.4
+25%since 2000
from 2.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic75.9%(1,962)
Black0.1%(3)
Hispanic / Latino20.2%(523)
Asian0.6%(15)
Other0%
Diversity Score42.7%(1,105)
2020
White, non-Hispanic65.5%(2,898)
Black0.3%(13)
Hispanic / Latino24.6%(1,086)
Asian1.1%(49)
Other6.8%(300)
Diversity Score61%(2,698)
Diversity Score
61
+43%since 2000
from 43 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.0%
+5.7 ptssince 2000
from 9.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
85.1%
+17.6 ptssince 2000
from 67.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.8%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 0.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.3 min
+34%since 2000
from 23.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
83.2%
+8.2 ptssince 2009
from 75.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.1%
−8.2 ptssince 2011
from 9.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
70.4%
−2.4 ptssince 2011
from 72.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
17.5%
−36.5 ptssince 2009
from 54.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.5%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 55.5% in 2009
Female
48.5%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 44.5% in 2009
Foreign born
14.2%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 11.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.8%
−74.2 ptssince 2013
from 80.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lafayette, Oregon?

Lafayette, Oregon has about 4,423 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Lafayette, Oregon?

The typical household in Lafayette, Oregon earns about $77,662 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lafayette, Oregon expensive?

In Lafayette, Oregon, the median home is worth about $260,700, and the typical rent is about $1,137 a month.

How educated are people in Lafayette, Oregon?

About 15.0% of adults age 25 and over in Lafayette, Oregon hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lafayette, Oregon?

About 11.6% of people in Lafayette, Oregon live below the federal poverty line.

Has Lafayette, Oregon grown since 1990?

Yes, Lafayette, Oregon has grown since 1990. The population has added about 3,131 residents, a change of about 242 percent over that period.

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