Lafayette, IN cityscape

47901

Lafayette, IN

Total Population
4,497
Median Household Income
$40,527
Median Home Value
$256,100
Median Rent
$904

Quick Facts & Insights

Key metrics and how they compare

Household Income
$40,527
100.1% above state median
Home Value
$256,100
100.5% above state median
Rent
$904
100% above state median
Median Age
28.4 years

Data Sources & Accuracy

U.S. Census Bureau:Population, age, income, education, employment, and housing characteristics are from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2018–2022 release).
Zillow (ZHVI):Typical home values reflect the Zillow Home Value Index (smoothed, seasonally adjusted), published monthly.

Estimates carry a margin of error and describe the ZIP-code area as a whole, not any individual property or block. See our methodology and data sources for details, or report a problem on our corrections page.

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Demographics Overview

Population statistics from the U.S. Census Bureau (ACS 5-year estimates)

Key Demographic Insightsfor Lafayette, IN

Median household income is 100% below state average, suggesting more affordable cost of living.

High education levels with 55.5% holding bachelor's degrees or higher, well above national average of 33%.

Young population with median age of 28.4 years, attracting young professionals and families.

Unemployment rate of 8.4% is above national average, indicating economic challenges.

Poverty rate of 27.2% is above national average of 11.5%.

Insights are derived from US Census Bureau data and may not reflect recent changes.

Household Income Distribution

Local Median Income
$40,527
-46.1% vs US
vs State Median
+-100.1%
State: $-51,066,309
Income Distribution
30.8%
Under $50k
18.5%
Over $100k
Lower Income
Middle Income
Higher Income
Data from US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates

Age Distribution

Population by age group

Household Income Breakdown

Households by income bracket

Education Levels (Age 25+)

Highest education attained

Race & Ethnicity

Demographic composition

Households & Employment

Household Types

Family composition breakdown

Average Household Size: 1.66 people

Total Households
2,677
Family Households
18.2%

Employment by Industry

Where residents work

#1 Industry
Manufacturing
51.7%
#2 Industry
Arts,
23.9%
#3 Industry
Education
14.1%
Total Employed Residents:962

Commute Patterns

How residents get to work

Short Commute
6.9%
Under 10 minutes
Long Commute
0.0%
Over 60 minutes
Work From Home
8.8%
193 workers
Public Transit
11.3%
246 workers
Total Commuting Workers:2,184
Commute Insights
Good public transit usage (11.3% of workers)

Labor Force Statistics

Employment Rate
91.6%
2,717 employed
Labor Force
2,967
250 unemployed
Median Age
28.4 years
Per Capita Income
$36,745
Poverty Rate
27.2%

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