Demographics in Lafayette, IN

Population, age, race, ethnicity, and household statistics — 2023 ACS Data

Where is Lafayette?

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Population

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Total Population

70,650

Male

34,521

48.9%

Female

36,129

51.1%

Median Age

33.7

Race & Ethnicity

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

White

76.5%

Black

9.0%

Hispanic

13.8%

Asian

2.5%

Two or More

7.8%

Other

4.1%

Education & Household

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Bachelor's or Higher

18.4%

High School or Higher

40.6%

Foreign Born

9.9%

Veterans

4.5%

Married

34.2%

Avg Household Size

2.2

Marital Status by Age

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Lafayette, IN has a population of 70,650 with a median age of 33.7. The racial makeup is 76.5% White, 13.8% Hispanic, 9.0% Black, 2.5% Asian. About 18.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The foreign-born population is 9.9%.