Lafayette is a city located in Contra Costa County California. Lafayette has a 2024 population of 24,933. Lafayette is currently declining at a rate of -0.46% annually and its population has decreased by -1.81% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 25,392 in 2020.
The average household income in Lafayette is $312,233 with a poverty rate of 4.63%. The median age in Lafayette is 45.4 years: 45.9 years for males, and 44.2 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Lafayette was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 19,561 | 77.29% |
| Two or more races | 2,608 | 10.3% |
| Asian | 2,596 | 10.26% |
| Other race | 360 | 1.42% |
| Black or African American | 157 | 0.62% |
| Native American | 28 | 0.11% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Asian
Other race
Black or African American
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 9,014 | 2.79 | 73.6 | 26.4 |
| Married | 6,284 | 3.13 | 83.6 | 16.4 |
| Non Family | 2,079 | 1.77 | 48.3 | 51.7 |
| Female | 347 | 2.68 | 49.3 | 50.7 |
| Male | 304 | 3.05 | 66.1 | 33.9 |
3.04
Average Family Size
2.79
Average Household Size
73.6%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 107 | 0.6% |
| Associates Degree | 1,279 | 7.19% |
| Bachelors Degree | 6,912 | 38.86% |
| Graduate Degree | 6,466 | 36.36% |
| High School Graduate | 867 | 4.87% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 168 | 0.94% |
| Some College | 1,986 | 11.17% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 14,004 | 13,906 | 10,531 |
| Asian | 1,970 | 1,940 | 1,754 |
| 2+ Races | 1,120 | 1,078 | 868 |
| Hispanic | 1,019 | 866 | 531 |
| Other Race | 246 | 173 | 0 |
| Black | 148 | 140 | 21 |
| Native American | 8 | 0 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 99.3%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 89.04%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $111,676 | $141,379 | $100,486 |
| Graduate Degree | $174,265 | $213,173 | $135,991 |
| High School Graduate | $50,800 | $50,764 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $29,014 | $0 |
| Overall | $117,264 | $144,057 | $98,561 |
| Some College | $76,333 | $88,333 | $56,731 |
$117,264
Average Earnings
$144,057
Average Male
$98,561
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
81.37% of Lafayette residents speak only English, while 18.63% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 9.98% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 18,982 | 933 | 4.92% |
| Multiple | 2,608 | 148 | 5.67% |
| Hispanic | 1,895 | 85 | 4.49% |
| Asian | 2,594 | 51 | 1.97% |
| Native | 28 | 28 | 100% |
| Black | 149 | 7 | 4.7% |
4.63%
Overall Poverty Rate
4.25%
Male Poverty Rate
5.01%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Lafayette is Native, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Lafayette is Asian, with 1.97% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.01%. Among those working part-time, it was 4.15%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 11.24%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 21.12% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 17.56% |
| Some College | 8.18% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 1.94% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 36.93% |
| Female Unemployed | 29.17% |
| Female Employed | 1.7% |
| Male Employed | 1.45% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $250,001 | $356,458 |
| Households | $219,250 | $312,233 |
| Married Families | $250,001 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $96,875 | $148,882 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
64.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
65.6%
Male Marriage Rate
62.9%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
966
Number of Veterans
946
Male Veterans
20
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 426 |
| Second Gulf War | 200 |
| First Gulf War | 113 |
| Korea | 82 |
| World War II | 26 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 452 |
| 55 to 64 | 143 |
| 65 to 74 | 140 |
| 35 to 54 | 130 |
| 18 to 34 | 101 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 863 | 5.64% |
| Hispanic | 77 | 6.89% |
| Asian | 40 | 1.86% |
| 2+ Races | 37 | 2.85% |
| Other Race | 24 | 8.66% |
| Black | 2 | 1.27% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
25.6%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
64.7%
Labor Force Participation
60.6%
Employment Rate
6.3%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
56.36%
Born in Lafayette
84.98%
Native Born
15.02%
Foreign Born
6.34%
Non Citizen
8.68%
Naturalized
84.98% of Lafayette residents were born in the United States, with 56.36% having been born in California. 6.34% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 24,359 | -115 | -0.47% |
| 2028 | 24,474 | -115 | -0.47% |
| 2027 | 24,589 | -114 | -0.46% |
| 2026 | 24,703 | -115 | -0.46% |
| 2025 | 24,818 | -115 | -0.46% |
| 2024 | 24,933 | -115 | -0.46% |
| 2023 | 25,048 | -64 | -0.25% |
| 2022 | 25,112 | -186 | -0.74% |
| 2021 | 25,298 | -94 | -0.37% |
| 2020 | 25,392 | -631 | -2.42% |
| 2019 | 26,023 | 17 | 0.07% |
| 2018 | 26,006 | 104 | 0.4% |
| 2017 | 25,902 | 108 | 0.42% |
| 2016 | 25,794 | 244 | 0.95% |
| 2015 | 25,550 | 415 | 1.65% |
| 2014 | 25,135 | 476 | 1.93% |
| 2013 | 24,659 | 361 | 1.49% |
| 2012 | 24,298 | 207 | 0.86% |
| 2011 | 24,091 | 239 | 1% |
| 2010 | 23,852 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 23,908 | 407 | 1.73% |
| 1990 | 23,501 | 2,664 | 12.78% |
| 1980 | 20,837 | 353 | 1.72% |
| 1970 | 20,484 | 13,370 | 187.94% |
| 1960 | 7,114 | -17,245 | -70.8% |