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The City of Lafayette is the 10th largest city in Indiana with a population of 71,159 as of 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Lafayette ranks in the upper quartile for Population Density and Diversity Index when compared to the other cities, towns and Census Designated Places (CDPs) in Indiana. See peer rankings below.
The primary coordinate point for Lafayette is located at latitude 40.4167 and longitude -86.8753 in Tippecanoe County. The formal boundaries for the City of Lafayette encompass a land area of 29.47 sq. miles and a water area of 0 sq. miles. Tippecanoe County is in the Eastern time zone (GMT -5).
The City of Lafayette has a C1 Census Class Code which indicates an active incorporated place that does not serve as a county subdivision equivalent. It also has a Functional Status Code of "A" which identifies an active government providing primary general-purpose functions.
The City of Lafayette is located within Township of Fairfield, a minor civil division (MCD) of Tippecanoe County.
Source: 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 71,159 (100%) |
| Population Density | 2,343 per sq mi |
| Diversity Index1 | 49 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $53,716 |
| Per Capita Income | $30,390 |
| Median Home Value | $172,800 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 34,079 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 15,051 (44.2%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 17,191 (50.4%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,837 (5.4%) |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 32,242 |
| Average Household Size | 2.16 |
| Family Households | 17,584 (54.5%) |
The table below compares Lafayette to the other 976 incorporated cities, towns and CDPs in Indiana by rank and percentile using 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates data. The location Ranked # 1 has the highest value. A location that ranks higher than 75% of its peers would be in the 75th percentile of the peer group.
| Variable Description | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | # 10 | 99th |
| Population Density | # 74 | 92nd |
| Median Household Income | # 716 | 27th |
| Per Capita Income | # 545 | 44th |
| Diversity Index | # 45 | 95th |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE Indiana Census Data Comparison Tool.
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