COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Lafayette County

Missouri · 32,960 residents · 628.28 sq mi

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Lafayette County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $38,235. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $78,700.

At a glance

Lower income

below the US median

US median: $42,589

Older

median age 37.9

US median: 35.2

Less educated

14% hold a bachelor's degree

US average: 24%

Less affordable

home values up 34%, inflation adjusted

US median home: $120,530

Section 01

Population & growth

Total population

32,960

+6%since 1990

from 31,107 in 1990

1990 – 2025

Population density

52 / sq mi

+6%since 1990

from 50 / sq mi in 1990

US average: 242

Median age

37.9

+7%since 1990

from 35.4 in 1990

US average: 35.2

Population, 1990 – 2024

202433K

Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income

$38,235

+18%inflation adjusted, since 1990

from $24,669 in 1990

US average: $42,589

1990 – 2024

Per capita income

$18,493

+61%since 1990

from $11,470 in 1990

US average: $21,522

Poverty rate

8.8%

−3.4 ptssince 1990

from 12.2% in 1990

US average: 12.4%

Section 03

Housing

Median home value

$78,700

+34%inflation adjusted, since 1990

from $44,600 in 1990

US average: $120,530

1990 – 2024

Median gross rent

$426

+5%inflation adjusted, since 1990

from $307 in 1990

US average: $602

Owner-occupied

75.4%

+1.2 ptssince 1990

from 74.1% in 1990

24.6% rent

Afford Score

2.1

+14%since 1990

from 1.8 in 1990

1990 – 2024

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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990

White, non-Hispanic96.6%(30,052)

Black2.9%(896)

Hispanic / Latino0.5%(140)

Asian0.1%(20)

Diversity Score9.3%(2,884)

2000

White, non-Hispanic94.9%(31,290)

Black2.3%(745)

Hispanic / Latino1.2%(386)

Asian0.2%(80)

Diversity Score9.1%(2,985)

Diversity Score

−2%since 1990

from 9 in 1990

1990 – 2024

Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

13.8%

+2.4 ptssince 1990

from 11.5% in 1990

US average: 24.4%

High school or higher

79.9%

+8.8 ptssince 1990

from 71.1% in 1990

US average: 80.3%

Graduate degree

4.8%

Unchangedsince 1990

from 4.9% in 1990

US average: 8.8%

Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute

22.9 min

−15%since 1990

from 27.0 min in 1990

US average: 17.6

Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lafayette County, Missouri?

Lafayette County, Missouri has about 32,960 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Lafayette County, Missouri earns about $38,235 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lafayette County, Missouri expensive?

In Lafayette County, Missouri, the median home is worth about $78,700, and the typical rent is about $426 a month.

How educated are people in Lafayette County, Missouri?

About 13.8% of adults age 25 and over in Lafayette County, Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lafayette County, Missouri?

About 8.8% of people in Lafayette County, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

Has Lafayette County, Missouri grown since 1990?

Yes, Lafayette County, Missouri has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,853 residents, a change of about 6 percent over that period.

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

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