Demographics in West Lafayette, IN

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

Where is West Lafayette?

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Population

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

Total Population

44,802

Male

24,684

55.1%

Female

20,118

44.9%

Median Age

21.4

Race & Ethnicity

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

White

68.7%

Black

3.9%

Hispanic

5.6%

Asian

20.3%

Two or More

5.4%

Other

1.4%

Education & Household

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

Bachelor's or Higher

21.7%

High School or Higher

24.8%

Foreign Born

21.1%

Veterans

1.6%

Married

19.1%

Avg Household Size

2.1

Marital Status by Age

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

West Lafayette, IN has a population of 44,802 with a median age of 21.4. The racial makeup is 68.7% White, 5.6% Hispanic, 3.9% Black, 20.3% Asian. About 21.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The foreign-born population is 21.1%.