West Lafayette, IN โ€” City Data, Demographics & Statistics

Tippecanoe County ยท Indiana

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City DNA

A unique fingerprint for West Lafayette based on 8 key metrics โ€” compared to averages.

PopulationIncomeHome ValueSafetyEducationMedian AgeClimateCost of Living
West Lafayette
National Avg
Indiana Avg
Population: 67Income: 22Home Value: 32Safety: 100Education: 31Median Age: 36Climate: 50Cost of Living: 46

Quick Stats

Population

44,802

2023 ACS

Median Income

$33,497

2023

Median Home Value

$318,100

2023

Median Rent

$1,152

2023

Median Age

21.4

Unemployment

3.6%

Cost of Living Index

92.9

100 = national avg

West Lafayette is a city in Tippecanoe County, Indiana, with a population of 44,802 according to the 2023 American Community Survey. West Lafayette is one of the communities in Indiana.

The median household income in West Lafayette is $33,497, and the median home value is $318,100. The cost of living index is 92.9 (where 100 = national average), and the median rent is $1,152 per month. The unemployment rate is 3.6%, and the median age is 21.4 years.

People & Demographics

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

Population

Total Population

44,802

Male

24,684

55.1%

Female

20,118

44.9%

Median Age

21.4

Education & Household

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

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

0.478

Simpson's Index (0-1)

Largest Group

White

68.7%

Foreign Born

21.1%

White
68.7%
Black
3.9%
Asian
20.3%
Native American
0.2%
Pacific Islander
0.0%
Two or More
5.4%
Other
1.4%

Hispanic/Latino Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. People of any race can identify as Hispanic. This percentage overlaps with the racial categories above.

Hispanic/Latino

5.6%

2,495 people

Not Hispanic/Latino

94.4%

Hispanic/Latino Detail

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Mexican
851 (34.1%)
Puerto Rican
277 (11.1%)
Cuban
121 (4.8%)
Dominican
20 (0.8%)
Salvadoran
26 (1.0%)
Guatemalan
25 (1.0%)
Colombian
397 (15.9%)
Honduran
36 (1.4%)
Ecuadorian
37 (1.5%)
Peruvian
107 (4.3%)
Other Hispanic
598 (24.0%)

Asian Detail

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Asian Indian
3,518 (38.6%)
Chinese
3,272 (35.9%)
Filipino
142 (1.6%)
Vietnamese
166 (1.8%)
Korean
783 (8.6%)
Japanese
371 (4.1%)
Pakistani
115 (1.3%)
Thai
153 (1.7%)
Taiwanese
227 (2.5%)
Other Asian
362 (4.0%)

Native Hawaiian & Pacific Islander Detail

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Native Hawaiian
6 (46.2%)
Samoan
7 (53.8%)

American Indian & Alaska Native Detail

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Other Native American
98 (99.0%)

Languages Spoken

Total Speakers (5+)

43,959

English Only

75.7%

#1 Non-English Language

Chinese

2,745 speakers

Limited English

5.6%

Language Distribution

Chinese
2,745 (6.2%)
Other Indo-European
2,287 (5.2%)
Other Asian
1,506 (3.4%)
Spanish
1,404 (3.2%)
Korean
702 (1.6%)
Arabic
494 (1.1%)
Other Languages
487 (1.1%)
Slavic Languages
450 (1.0%)
German
192 (0.4%)
French/Haitian/Cajun
183 (0.4%)

English Proficiency

Speaks English Very Well

94.4%

Limited English Proficiency

5.6%

Chinese
44.4% limited English
Other Indo-European
9.1% limited English
Other Asian
18.6% limited English
Spanish
15.1% limited English
Korean
31.3% limited English
Arabic
17.4% limited English
Other Languages
7.0% limited English
Slavic Languages
21.3% limited English
French/Haitian/Cajun
24.0% limited English
Vietnamese
28.2% limited English

Veterans & Military

Total Veterans

730

1.6% of population

Disability Rate

18.1%

132 with disability

Veteran Median Income

$46,417

Period of Service

Gulf War (2001+)
23.3%
Gulf War (1990-2001)
14.4%
Vietnam
15.9%
Korea
31.8%
World War II
16.2%

Veteran Age Distribution

18-34
5.6%
35-54
20.4%
55-64
6.0%
65-74
8.4%
75+
59.6%

Male Veterans

698

95.6%

Female Veterans

32

4.4%

Veteran vs Non-Veteran Income

Veteran Income

$46,417

Non-Veteran Income

$11,077

Difference

$35,340

319.0% higher

Disability Status

With Disability

132

Without Disability

598

Disability Rate

18.1%

Ancestry & Heritage

Total Reporting Ancestry

31,267

#1 Ancestry

German

19.4% (8,702)

#2 Ancestry

Irish

10.0% (4,460)

#3 Ancestry

English

8.0% (3,566)

Top 20 Ancestries

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
German
19.4%
Irish
10.0%
English
8.0%
Italian
4.9%
Polish
4.8%
Scottish
3.1%
American
2.8%
European
2.1%
Sub-Saharan African
1.7%
Swedish
1.6%
Arab
1.5%
French
1.4%
Dutch
1.3%
Czech
1.0%
Norwegian
0.9%
British
0.9%
Welsh
0.7%
Swiss
0.7%
Slovak
0.6%
Russian
0.5%

Families & Households

Total Households

14,526

Family Households

4,565

31.4%

Married Couples

3,844

26.5%

Non-Family Households

9,961

68.6%

Single Mother Households

457

3.1%

Single Father Households

264

1.8%

Living Alone

5,463

37.6%

Children Under 18

Total Children

3,523

In Married Couple

2,818

80.0%

With Single Mother

467

13.3%

With Single Father

238

6.8%

Family Income

Median Family Income

$107,898

Married Couple Income

$125,972

Single Mother Income

$49,330

Single Father Income

$44,063

Avg Family Size

2.1

Avg Non-Family Size

1.9

Grandparents w/ Grandchildren

67

Grandparents Responsible

6

Economy

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

Income Overview

Median Household Income

$33,497

-54% vs national

Per Capita Income

$23,738

-36% vs national

Poverty Rate

37.4%

+175% vs national

Gini Index

0.6043

0 = perfect equality

Unemployment

3.6%

-30% vs national

SNAP Recipients

2.2%

of households

How West Lafayette Compares

West Lafayette vs Similar Cities

Compared to cities with 25,000 - 50,000 residents. West Lafayette is highlighted.

Median Household Income

Per Capita Income

Poverty Rate

Unemployment Rate

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Enter your household income to see how you compare to other households in West Lafayette. The median household income here is $33,497.

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Income Distribution

<$25K
42.2%
$25-50K
17.5%
$50-75K
9.0%
$75-100K
9.7%
$100-150K
8.1%
$150-200K
5.3%
$200K+
8.3%

Employment Snapshot

Unemployment Rate

3.6%

-19% vs IN avg

Labor Force

20,971

Employed

20,192

How People Get to Work

Employment by Sector

Education & Workforce

Bachelor's Degree+

21.7%

of adults 25+

High School Diploma+

24.8%

of adults 25+

Median Age

21.4

Work from Home

12.5%

of workers

Cost of Living

Overall Index

92.9

100 = national avg

-7.1 vs national average

Living Wage (1 Adult)

$40,892

per year

Living Wage (Family of 4)

$96,653

per year

Cost Index by Category

Housing
139.6
Food
75.6
Transportation
51.2
Healthcare
80.5
Utilities
93.3

100 = national average. Higher = more expensive.

Fair Market Rent

Source: HUD

1 Bedroom

$1,032

per month

2 Bedroom

$1,242

per month

The median household income in West Lafayette, IN is $33,497, which is 54.3% below the national average of $73,224. Per capita income is $23,738. The poverty rate of 37.4% is higher than the IN state average of 11.9%. The Gini index of income inequality is 0.6043, where 0 represents perfect equality and 1 represents maximum inequality. The unemployment rate is 3.6%, compared to the state average of 4.5%. The labor force is 20,971. 21.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. About 49.0% of workers drive alone to work. The overall cost of living index is 92.9, which is 7.1% below the national average. Housing costs are above the national average at an index of 139.6. A single adult needs to earn approximately $40,892 per year to cover basic expenses.

Housing & Real Estate

Market SnapshotRedfin โ€” January 2026

Median Sale Price

$390,000

Median List Price

$467,400

Price Per Sq Ft

$192

Days on Market

41

Active Inventory

39

Months of Supply

5.6

Balanced market

Zillow Home Value

$353,011

ZHVI โ€” January 2026

Zillow Rent Index

$1,888

ZORI โ€” January 2026

Market CompetitivenessRedfin

Sold Above List

0.0%

Off Market in 2 Weeks

30.0%

Sale-to-List Ratio

97.6%

Buyer's market

Sold Above Asking
0.0%
Under Contract in 2 Wks
30.0%
Listings with Price Drops
17.9%

Price TrendsRedfin

Sale Price โ†‘ 4.0%List Price โ†‘ 17.0%Mar 24 โ†’ Jan 26

Market ActivityRedfin

Homes Sold

7

New Listings

14

Pending Sales

10

Homes Sold โ†“ 41.7%New Listings โ†“ 39.1%Pending โ†“ 63.0%Mar 24 โ†’ Jan 26

Price Per Square FootRedfin

Median Sale $/SF

$192

Median List $/SF

$203

Sale $/SF โ†“ 4.5%List $/SF โ†‘ 10.9%Mar 24 โ†’ Jan 26

House Price IndexFHFA

How much have housing prices increased in West Lafayette, IN? According to the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index for the Lafayette-West Lafayette, IN metro area, home prices have risen 383.4% over the past 40 years. Over 20 years, prices grew 124.6%. The 10-year growth rate is 109.3%. Over the last 5 years, prices increased 61.0%. In the most recent 2-year period, the index rose 12.0%. The FHFA HPI tracks average price changes in repeat sales or refinancings of single-family properties with conforming mortgages. Because this is a metro-level index, it reflects the broader Lafayette-West Lafayette, IN housing market rather than West Lafayette alone.

40yr โ†‘ 383.4%20yr โ†‘ 124.6%10yr โ†‘ 109.3%5yr โ†‘ 61%2yr โ†‘ 12%Q4 1984 โ†’ Q4 2025

Metro area: Lafayette-West Lafayette, IN

West Lafayette vs Similar CitiesCensus ACS / Redfin

Compared to cities with 25,000 - 50,000 residents. West Lafayette is highlighted.

Median Home Value

Median Rent

Median Price Per Sq Ft

Rent Burden

Census Housing DataU.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023

Median Home Value

$318,100

Median Rent

$1,152

Total Housing Units

16,309

Vacancy Rate

10.9%

Owner Occupied

30.5%

Renter Occupied

69.5%

Median Property Tax

$2,728

per year

Monthly Cost (w/ Mortgage)

$1,190

Housing Types

Single Family
34.6%
Multi-Family
65.2%
Mobile Home
0.2%

Property TaxU.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023

Median Property Tax

$2,728

per year

Effective Tax Rate

0.86%

of home value

Median Home Value

$318,100

Estimated Mean Tax

$2,947

The effective property tax rate is calculated by dividing the median annual property tax ($2,728) by the median home value ($318,100). In West Lafayette, IN, this works out to an effective rate of 0.86%. This is below the national average of approximately 1.1%.

The current median sale price in West Lafayette, IN is $390,000 according to Redfin data. Homes spend a median of 41 days on the market. 0.0% of homes sold above asking price. The market has 5.6 months of supply. The median price per square foot is $192. Zillow's observed rent index is $1,888/month. About 30.5% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median year homes were built is 1990. There are 16,309 total housing units. Homeowners pay a median annual property tax of $2,728. The effective tax rate is 0.86%, below the national average.

Crime Overview

Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer (2024)

Violent Crime Rate

0.94

per 1,000 residents

-64% vs national

Property Crime Rate

12.05

per 1,000 residents

-30% vs national

Total Crimes

583

2024

Violent Clearance

55%

cases solved

Property Clearance

28%

cases solved

YoY Change

+51.1%

violent crime rate

worsening vs 2023

How West Lafayette Compares

Source: FBI (2024)

West Lafayette vs Similar Cities

Source: FBI (2024)

Compared to cities with 25,000 - 50,000 residents. West Lafayette is highlighted in green.

Violent Crime Rate (per 1,000)

Property Crime Rate (per 1,000)

Murder Rate (per 1,000)

Crime Rate Trends

Source: FBI
Violent โ†“ 23.4%Property โ†“ 34.6%2015 โ†’ 2024

Crime Composition

Source: FBI (2024)

Violent Crime Breakdown

Property Crime Breakdown

Crime Clearance (Solve) Rates

Source: FBI (2024)

West Lafayette police solve 133% of rape cases but only 11% of burglary cases.

Weapon Used in Violent Crime

Source: FBI (2024)

Crime Breakdown

Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer (2024)
Crime TypeCategoryCountRate per 1KClearance %
MurderViolent00.00N/A
RapeViolent30.07133.3%
RobberyViolent20.0450.0%
Aggravated AssaultViolent370.8248.6%
BurglaryProperty280.6210.7%
Larceny/TheftProperty48810.8729.1%
Motor Vehicle TheftProperty250.5620.0%

West Lafayette, IN reported 42 violent crimes and 541 property crimes in 2024. The violent crime rate of 0.94 per 1,000 residents is 64.0% below the national average of 2.60 per 1,000. Law enforcement cleared 55% of violent crimes. Larceny/theft accounts for 488 of the property crime reports. Firearms were involved in 40.5% of aggravated assaults. Violent crime has been trending upward.

Crime History

Source: FBI
YearViolentPropertyViolent RateProperty Rate
2024425410.9412.05
2023285350.6211.83
2022474581.0510.20
2021394240.748.05
2020283290.546.31
2019323570.657.26
2018314010.668.55
2017494661.0510.01
2016574521.239.77
2015406031.2218.41

Natural Hazard Risk

Source: FEMA National Risk Index

Risk Score

81.8

Relatively Moderate

Expected Annual Loss

83.5

Score (0-100)

Social Vulnerability

29.8

Score (0-100)

Community Resilience

65.1

Score (0-100)

Scores range from 0 (lowest risk) to 100 (highest risk) relative to all U.S. communities. Data from FEMA National Risk Index.

Disaster History & Federal Spending

Source: FEMA

Total Declarations

14

Public Assistance

$1.4M

Individual Assistance

$3.7M

Most Common Type

Severe Storm

5 declarations

Public Assistance by Category

Total: $1.3M
DisasterTypeDatePA $IA $
Severe Winter Storm โ†’Winter StormJan 2026โ€”โ€”
Covid-19 Pandemic โ†’BiologicalApr 2020$333K$2.5M
Covid-19 โ†’BiologicalMar 2020โ€”โ€”
Severe Storms, Flooding, and Tornadoes โ†’Severe StormJun 2008โ€”$1K
Severe Storms and Flooding โ†’Severe StormJan 2008โ€”$191K
Snow โ†’SnowstormMar 2007$219Kโ€”
Hurricane Katrina Evacuation โ†’HurricaneSep 2005โ€”โ€”
Severe Winter Storms and Flooding โ†’Severe StormJan 2005$122K$50K
Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding โ†’Severe StormJun 2004$419K$673K
Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding โ†’Severe StormJul 2003$110K$266K
In-winter Storm 12/23/98 โ†’SnowstormJan 1999$169Kโ€”
Severe Ice Storm โ†’Severe Ice StormMar 1991โ€”โ€”
Severe Storms & Flooding โ†’FloodJan 1991โ€”โ€”
Tornadoes โ†’TornadoApr 1974โ€”โ€”
Covid-19 Pandemic โ†’Unknownโ€”โ€”โ€”

PA = FEMA Public Assistance (infrastructure recovery). IA = Individual Assistance (homeowner/renter aid).

Flood Insurance (NFIP)

Source: FEMA NFIP

Total Claims

217

Total Claims Paid

$3,224,348

Avg Claim Payout

$14,859

County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.

Hazard Mitigation

Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation Assistance

Mitigation Projects

4

Federal Funding

$401,045

Properties Protected

6

Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio

0.34

BCR

Top Mitigation Project Types

Project TypeProjectsFederal $
200.1: Acquisition of Private Real Property (Structures and Land) - Riverine3$401,045
600.1: Warning Systems (as a Component of a Planned, Adopted, and Exercised Risk Reduction Plan); 602.1: Other Equipment Purchase and Installation1$0

Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.

West Lafayette has a relatively moderate overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are cold wave, winter weather, hail. The area has had 14 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is severe storm (5 declarations). 217 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $1,372,121 in public assistance recovery funding. $3,678,812 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents. 4 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.

Health

Community Health

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

25.5%

10.6pp below the national average

Depression Rate

27.5%

4.0pp above the national average

Diabetes Rate

6.1%

5.8pp below the national average

Uninsured Rate

10.2%

near the national average

Health Scorecard

Higher scores indicate better health outcomes relative to the national average (50 = average)

Health Outcomes

Age-adjusted prevalence rates. Green bars indicate rates below the national average; red indicates above.

High Cholesterol

27.0%

Arthritis

12.8%

Cancer (excl. skin)

3.4%

Teeth Lost (65+)

11.0%

Health Risk Behaviors

Prevention & Screening

Green bars indicate rates above the national average (more preventive care); red indicates below.

Mental Health & Wellbeing

Frequent Mental Distress

24.0%

14+ days in past month

Depression

27.5%

Loneliness

40.0%

Lack of Support

25.3%

Disability Prevalence

Any Disability

33.8%

Mobility

7.9%

Cognitive

23.4%

Hearing

4.9%

Vision

6.5%

Self-Care

2.8%

Independent Living

11.8%

Health-Related Social Needs

Prevalence of social risk factors affecting community health

West Lafayette has an obesity rate of 25.5%, which is 10.6pp below the national average. The depression rate is 27.5%, 4.0pp above the national average. About 10.2% of adults lack health insurance. 73.8% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year.

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

5

With Emergency Services

3

Avg CMS Rating

3.5 / 5

Nearest Hospital

4.2 mi

Wabash Valley Alliance, Inc. /...

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HospitalDistanceTypeRatingER
Wabash Valley Alliance, Inc. / River Bend Hospital4.2 miPsychiatricโ€”โ€”
Franciscan Health Lafayette8.6 miAcute Care Hospitals3/5Yes
Indiana University Health Arnett Hospital8.6 miAcute Care Hospitals4/5Yes
Sycamore Springs8.6 miPsychiatricโ€”โ€”
Indiana University Health Frankfort Inc24.8 miCritical Access Hospitalsโ€”Yes

Climate & Environment

Water Systems

Source: EPA SDWIS

Water Systems

1

Pop. Served

50,000

Violations (5yr)

0

No violations

System NamePop. ServedViolations (5yr)
PURDUE UNIV. WATER WORKS50,0000

Greenhouse Gas Emitters

Source: EPA GHGRP (2023)

Facilities Reporting

2

Total COโ‚‚e

335.2K MT

Top Emitter

Purdue University-Wade Utility

259.3K MT COโ‚‚e

Total COโ‚‚e vs Similar Cities (25,000 - 50,000)

FacilitySectorCOโ‚‚e (MT)
Purdue University-Wade Utility
State Of Indiana
Other259,288
Duke Energy Indiana CHP at Purdue University
Duke Energy Corp
Power Plants75,932

Data from EPA Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program (GHGRP). Includes facilities emitting 25,000+ metric tons COโ‚‚e/year.

There are 1 water system serving the area. 2 industrial facilities report greenhouse gas emissions totaling 335.2K metric tons of COโ‚‚e.

Infrastructure

Commute Overview2023 ACS

Drive Alone

49.0%

-38% vs national

Public Transit

5.6%

+520% vs national

Work From Home

12.5%

+35% vs national

Carpool

3.8%

Walk / Bike

27.9%

combined

How West Lafayette's Commute ComparesCensus ACS 2023

How People Get to WorkCensus ACS 2023

Commute Mode BreakdownCensus ACS 2023

Traffic Fatalities

Source: NHTSA FARS (2023)

Fatalities

2

2023

5-Year Avg

3

fatalities/yr

Pedestrian

1

Nighttime

1

dark conditions

YearCrashesFatalitiesAlcoholPedestrianCyclist
202322010
202244020
202123000
201911100
201844101

Data from NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS). Includes only crashes involving at least one fatality.

Commute data for West Lafayette, IN covers travel times and transportation modes. 49.0% of workers drive alone, compared to the national average of 78.7%. 12.5% work from home, which is above the IN state average of 5.6%. Public transit is used by 5.6% of commuters, compared to the national average of 0.9%. 3.8% of workers carpool. 24.5% walk to work. 3.4% commute by bicycle. In 2023, there were 2 traffic fatalities from 2 fatal crashes. 1 was a pedestrian.

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

89.5%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

68.8%

of households

No Internet

2.2%

of households

Total Households

14,526

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
68.8%
Cellular Data Plan
85.5%
Satellite
5.8%
Cellular Only (no wired)
18.9%
No Internet Access
2.2%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

97.6%

of households

Smartphone

95.0%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

89.0%

of households

Tablet

66.4%

of households

Any Computing Device
97.6%
Smartphone
95.0%
Desktop / Laptop
89.0%
Tablet
66.4%
Smartphone Only
4.3%
No Computer
2.4%

Percentage of households with each device type. Data from the U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023 5-year estimates, tables B28001 & B28002).

Electricity Rates

Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (2024)

Residential Rate

14.8ยข

per kWh

-23% vs 25,000 - 50,000 avg

Commercial Rate

12.4ยข

per kWh

-20% vs 25,000 - 50,000 avg

Industrial Rate

8.2ยข

per kWh

-31% vs 25,000 - 50,000 avg

Avg Monthly Bill

$133

residential

-9% vs 25,000 - 50,000 avg

13% below the national average of 17.1ยข/kWh

Residential electricity in Indiana averages 14.8ยข per kWh, compared to the national average of 17.1ยข. The average monthly electric bill is $133. State-level averages from EIA Electric Sales & Revenue data (2024).

West Lafayette vs Similar Cities

Source: EIA (2024)

Comparing electricity rates with randomly selected cities of similar population (25,000 - 50,000). Each city represents its state's average rate.

Residential Rate (ยข/kWh)

Commercial Rate (ยข/kWh)

Industrial Rate (ยข/kWh)

Average Monthly Bill

Water Systems

Source: EPA SDWIS

Water Systems

1

Population Served

50,000

Violations (5yr)

0

System NameTypeSourcePop. ServedViolations
PURDUE UNIV. WATER WORKSCommunityGround water50,0000

89.5% of households in West Lafayette have broadband internet access. 68.8% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 18.9% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 2.2% of households have no internet access. The area is served by 1 water system, providing water to 50,000 people. No water quality violations have been reported in the past 5 years.

Politics & Government

County-level data: Election results are reported at the county level. West Lafayette is located in Tippecanoe County, IN. Results reflect all voters in the county, not just those in West Lafayette.

Election Overview

Source: Tippecanoe County (2024)

2024 Winner

Republican

Dem Votes

32,683

49.0%

GOP Votes

32,783

49.1%

Total Votes

66,761

Margin

R+0.1%

Shift from 2020

R+0.8pp

vs prior election

๐Ÿ“ŠElection Results by Year
2016โ€“2024
๐Ÿ“ˆPartisan Lean Trend
R+0.1%

Election History

Source: County-Level Election Results
YearDem VotesGOP VotesTotalDem %GOP %Margin
202432,68332,78366,76149.0%49.1%R+0.1
202035,01734,58171,44849.0%48.4%D+0.6
201627,20730,71161,91643.9%49.6%R+5.7

In the 2024 presidential election, Tippecanoe County recorded 66,761 total votes. Republicans won the county with 49.1% of the vote compared to 49.0% for Democrats, a margin of R+0.1%. Compared to 2020, the margin shifted R+0.8pp from the previous election. Since 2016, Tippecanoe County has shifted 5.5 percentage points toward Democrats.

Nonprofits Overview

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations BMF

Total Nonprofits

34

Total Assets

$5.0B

Total Income

$1.0B

Per 10K Residents

7.6

nonprofits

-89.7% vs peers avg

Orgs with >$1M Assets

10

Median Assets

$595K

Oldest Active

1931

ruling year

Newest Org

2024

ruling year

Nonprofits by Category

Source: IRS / NTEE Classification
Education
9
Human Services
3
Religion
2
Arts & Culture
1
Animal-Related
1
Health Care
1
Voluntary Health
1
Recreation & Sports
1
International
1
Community Improvement
1
Science & Tech
1
100.0%of all nonprofit assets are held by the 10 largest organizations

Top 10 hold $5.0B of $5.0B total

Nonprofit Size Distribution

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations BMF

Number of nonprofits by total asset size

When Were Nonprofits Founded?

Source: IRS Ruling Date

Number of currently active nonprofits by founding decade

Nonprofits per 10K Residents vs Similar Cities

Source: IRS BMF + Census ACS

Compared to cities with population 25,000 - 50,000

Largest Nonprofits in West Lafayette

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations BMF
OrganizationCategoryAssetsIncomeEst.IRS
PURDUE RESEARCH FOUNDATIONEducation$4.7B$835.7M1931
ROSS-ADE FOUNDATIONEducation$157.7M$3.5M1936
PURDUE UNIVERSITY GLOBAL INCEducation$106.9M$138.8M2019
UNIVERSITY PLACE INCHealth Care$31.6M$15.5M2001
PURDUE CHRISTIAN CAMPUS HOUSE INCโ€”$9.7M$2.3M1972
NORTHWEST CENTRAL INDIANA COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS INCCommunity Improvement$5.1M$1.6M2016
FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH FOUNDATION INCโ€”$5.0M$394K1982
CROSSWALK PROJECT INCEducation$4.5M$485K2010
BOILERMAKER HEALTH INNOVATIONS INCVoluntary Health$3.0M$672K2008
UPR FOUNDATION INCArts & Culture$1.0M$466K2006
PURDUE AGRICULTURAL ALUMNI ASSOC INCEducation$595K$128K1940
SLCF INCReligion$376K$935K2022
POULTRY HEALTH MANAGEMENT SCHOOLAnimal-Related$177K$155K2024
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF MULTICULTUR AL ENGINEERING PROGRAM ADVOCATES IScience & Tech$159K$42K2018
WILLIAM HENRY HARRISON BANDBOOSTERS INCEducation$143K$91K2022
HILLEL THE FOUNDATION FOR JEWISH CAMPUS LIFEโ€”$126K$457K1993
AMERICAN RESEARCH INSTITUTE OF THE SOUTH CAUCASUSInternational$80K$224K2007
PURDUE INTERNATIONAL INCโ€”$75K$4K1979
WILLIAM HENRY HARRISON HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETIC BOOSTERS CLUBโ€”$61K$130K1983
WABASH AREA LIFETIME LEARNING ASSOCIATION INCEducation$49K$57K2000
BURSARS OF THE AAUEducation$9K$33K2023

West Lafayette, IN has 34 registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations with combined assets of $5.0B. The most common category is Education, with 9 organizations. 10 nonprofits have assets exceeding $1 million. That works out to 7.6 nonprofits per 10,000 residents. The oldest active nonprofit dates back to 1931.

SBA Lending Overview

Source: SBA FOIA Loan-Level Data

Total SBA Loans

181

Total Approved

$69.7M

Jobs Supported

2,281

Per 10K Residents

40.4

SBA loans

-54.5% vs peers avg

Unique Lenders

44

Top Lender

The Huntington National Bank

53 loans

Top Industry

Accommodation & Food Services

Data Span

1992โ€“2026

Loan Program Breakdown

Source: SBA FOIA
7(a)88% of all loans

Loans

160

Total Amount

$56.9M

Avg Loan

$355,870

Median Loan

$100,000

SBA Guaranteed

$42.5M(75%)

Jobs Supported

1,864

50412% of all loans

Loans

21

Total Amount

$12.8M

Avg Loan

$609,238

Median Loan

$361,000

7(a) โ€” 88%504 โ€” 12%

Recent Activity (Last 5 Years)

Source: SBA FOIA

Recent Loans

31

17% of all-time total

Recent Amount

$20.8M

30% of all-time total

Avg Recent Loan

$669,977

Top Industries Funded

Source: SBA FOIA / NAICS Codes
Accommodation & Food Services36 loans
NAICS 72
$24.0M
Other Services20 loans
NAICS 81
$5.4M
Health Care & Social Assistance20 loans
NAICS 62
$8.6M
Retail Trade16 loans
NAICS 44
$5.1M
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation13 loans
NAICS 71
$5.3M

SBA Loans per 10K Residents vs Similar Cities

Source: SBA FOIA + Census ACS

Compared to cities with population 25,000 - 50,000

Top SBA Borrowers

Source: SBA FOIA
BusinessLoansAmount
Radha Krishna Hospitality Llc1$5.0M
Atlas Excavating Inc4$4.6M
1600 W Lafayette Inc1$3.8M
Custompp Llc2$3.1M
Transitions Dental Company Llc6$3.0M
Golden Transportation Inc.1$2.8M
Wda Pub Wl Llc1$2.6M
Next Generation Care Concepts Inc.1$1.8M
Senior Fitness Properties Llc and Senior Fitness Enterprises Llc1$1.6M
Tmg Funeral & Cremation Services Llc1$1.6M

West Lafayette, IN has received 181 SBA loans totaling $69.7M in approved funding between 1992 and 2026. The 7(a) program accounts for 160 loans (88% of the total), supporting 1,864 jobs. The 504 program, focused on real estate and large equipment, has funded 21 loans totaling $12.8M. The most common industry receiving SBA funding is Accommodation & Food Services. The most active SBA lender in West Lafayette is The Huntington National Bank with 53 loans. That works out to 40.4 SBA loans per 10,000 residents.

ZIP Code Overview

Source: Census ACS

ZIP Codes

9

Total Population

183,645

Avg Median Income

-$148,097,154

Avg Home Value

-$147,980,537

ZIP Code Details

Source: Census ACS
ZIP CodePopulationMedian IncomeHome ValueMedian RentArea (sq mi)
479014,342$46,425$257,400$9540.6
4790416,340$46,841$118,700$9655.8
4790542,109$63,115$215,500$1,101120.4
4790674,283$51,736$280,900$1,157133.6
479070N/AN/AN/A0.5
4790942,971$67,341$203,600$1,091118.0
479202,478$108,992$263,100$98328.0
4792475N/AN/AN/A0.2
479411,047$74,500$169,300$9560.8

West Lafayette, IN has 9 ZIP codes with a combined population of 183,645. The average median household income across all ZIP codes is -$148,097,154. The average median home value is -$147,980,537. The average median monthly rent is -$148,147,347.

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