Lafayette County, MO — Demographics & Population
Population, age distribution, race & ethnicity, and education data
Population Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Total Population
32,974
Male
16,512
50.1%
Female
16,462
49.9%
Median Age
40.9 yrs
Avg Household Size
2.6
Foreign Born
2.5%
Race & Ethnicity
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Age Distribution
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Education
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Bachelor's or Higher17.0%
High School or Higher43.6%
Other Demographics
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Veterans
6.7%
Disability
0.0%
Non-English Home
6.4%
Married
43.8%
Lafayette County, MO has a population of 32,974 according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates. The median age is 40.9 years. The largest racial or ethnic group is White at 91.6% of the population. 17.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher. 2.5% of residents are foreign-born.