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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Lafayette County

Wisconsin · 16,137 residents · 633.588 sq mi
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Lafayette County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $37,220. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $79,900.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 38.1
US median: 35.2
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 54%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

16,137
Unchangedsince 1990
from 16,076 in 1990
1990 – 2025
25 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 1990
from 25 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
38.1
+14%since 1990
from 33.5 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
16K16K16K17K17K1990201020202024Lafayette County
202417K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$37,220
+15%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $24,479 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$16,811
+58%since 1990
from $10,641 in 1990
US average: $21,522
9.1%
−1.9 ptssince 1990
from 11.0% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$79,900
+54%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $39,300 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$404
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 1990
from $308 in 1990
US average: $602
77.5%
+5.0 ptssince 1990
from 72.5% in 1990
22.5% rent
2.1
+34%since 1990
from 1.6 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99.6%(16,016)
Black0.1%(20)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(35)
Asian0.1%(13)
Diversity Score1.5%(236)
2000
White, non-Hispanic98.7%(15,921)
Black0.1%(17)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(92)
Asian0.2%(36)
Diversity Score2.2%(362)
2
+53%since 1990
from 1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

13.3%
+3.2 ptssince 1990
from 10.1% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
85.5%
+8.5 ptssince 1990
from 77.0% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
4.0%
+1.4 ptssince 1990
from 2.6% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

16.8 min
−52%since 1990
from 34.9 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lafayette County, Wisconsin?

Lafayette County, Wisconsin has about 16,137 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Lafayette County, Wisconsin earns about $37,220 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lafayette County, Wisconsin expensive?

In Lafayette County, Wisconsin, the median home is worth about $79,900, and the typical rent is about $404 a month.

How educated are people in Lafayette County, Wisconsin?

About 13.3% of adults age 25 and over in Lafayette County, Wisconsin hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lafayette County, Wisconsin?

About 9.1% of people in Lafayette County, Wisconsin live below the federal poverty line.

Has Lafayette County, Wisconsin grown since 1990?

Yes, Lafayette County, Wisconsin has grown since 1990. The population has added about 61 residents, a change of about 0 percent over that period.

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

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