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Lafayette Park

Michigan · Detroit · 4,457 residents · 0.327 sq mi
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Lafayette Park has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $59,128. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 65% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $277,816. With a median age of 44.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 48% more than the Detroit median. These figures are approximated by combining the 2 census tracts that make up Lafayette Park; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 44.6
US median: 38.9
More educated
65% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
32% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,457
Population density
13,630 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
44.6
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$59,128
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$57,046
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
40.2%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
17.2%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.456
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information14%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade12.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance6%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services3.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration3.9%
US avg: 4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food2.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services1.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$277,816
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,378
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
32.0%
68.0% rent
Vacancy rate
9.6%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
35.2%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
41.3%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.7
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic36.5%(1,625)
Black48.6%(2,164)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(61)
Asian9.1%(405)
Other4.5%(202)
Diversity Score77.6%(3,459)
2024
White, non-Hispanic36.5%(1,625)
Black48.6%(2,164)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(61)
Asian9.1%(405)
Other4.5%(202)
Diversity Score77.6%(3,459)
Diversity Score
78
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
65.0%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
98.5%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
27.9%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.1 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
55.1%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
10.5%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
1.7%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
24.7%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
5.2%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.9%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
16.1%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.5%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
63.3%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
11.3%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
62.3%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.8%
Female
55.2%
Foreign born
6.2%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
8.9%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
13.1%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.0%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
94.9%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
93.4%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lafayette Park, Detroit, Michigan?

Lafayette Park, Detroit, Michigan has about 4,457 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Lafayette Park, Detroit, Michigan?

The typical household in Lafayette Park, Detroit, Michigan earns about $59,128 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lafayette Park, Detroit, Michigan expensive?

In Lafayette Park, Detroit, Michigan, the median home is worth about $277,816, and the typical rent is about $1,378 a month.

How educated are people in Lafayette Park, Detroit, Michigan?

About 65.0% of adults age 25 and over in Lafayette Park, Detroit, Michigan hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lafayette Park, Detroit, Michigan?

About 17.2% of people in Lafayette Park, Detroit, Michigan live below the federal poverty line.

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

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