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Lafayette County

Missouri · 32,984 residents · 628.28 sq mi
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Lafayette County has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $62,076. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 21% 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 $154,300.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 30%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
32,984
Unchangedsince 2000
from 32,960 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
52 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 52 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.7
+10%since 2000
from 37.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
31K32K32K33K34K1990201020202024Lafayette County
202433K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$62,076
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,235 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,450
+65%since 2000
from $18,493 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
41.9%
+15.6 ptssince 2009
from 26.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
11.8%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 8.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information12.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade11.2%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade11%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance9.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical6.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services6.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration5.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services2.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Construction2.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$154,300
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $78,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$711
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $426 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
71.2%
−4.1 ptssince 2000
from 75.4% in 2000
28.8% rent
Afford Score
2.5
+21%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.9%(31,290)
Black2.3%(745)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(386)
Asian0.2%(80)
Other0%
Diversity Score9.1%(2,985)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic88.7%(29,256)
Black2%(671)
Hispanic / Latino3.2%(1,047)
Asian0.3%(115)
Other2.1%(704)
Diversity Score18.9%(6,234)
Segregation Score22.2%(7,327)
Diversity Score
19
+109%since 2000
from 9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
22
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.8%
+6.9 ptssince 2000
from 13.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.1%
+10.2 ptssince 2000
from 79.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
8.2%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 4.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.1 min
+22%since 2000
from 22.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
80.6%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 79.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.4%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.9%
−1.9 ptssince 2011
from 4.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
61.3%
−3.7 ptssince 2011
from 64.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
28.4%
−30.4 ptssince 2009
from 58.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.6%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
Female
49.4%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
Foreign born
1.6%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.1%
−80.4 ptssince 2013
from 88.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Home value$117,500−24%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lafayette County, Missouri?

Lafayette County, Missouri has about 32,984 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Lafayette County, Missouri earns about $62,076 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 $154,300, and the typical rent is about $711 a month.

How educated are people in Lafayette County, Missouri?

About 20.8% 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 11.8% 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 1,877 residents, a change of about 6 percent over that period.

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