Lafayette is a city located in Boulder County Colorado. Lafayette has a 2024 population of 30,441. Lafayette is currently growing at a rate of 0.01% annually and its population has increased by 0.03% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 30,433 in 2020.
The average household income in Lafayette is $146,590 with a poverty rate of 6.07%. The median age in Lafayette is 39.4 years: 39 years for males, and 39.9 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Lafayette was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 24,155 | 79.27% |
| Two or more races | 3,458 | 11.35% |
| Other race | 1,363 | 4.47% |
| Asian | 1,197 | 3.93% |
| Black or African American | 221 | 0.73% |
| Native American | 39 | 0.13% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 38 | 0.12% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Asian
Black or African American
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 13,056 | 2.33 | 66.7 | 33.3 |
| Married | 6,212 | 2.93 | 82.9 | 17.1 |
| Non Family | 5,152 | 1.32 | 50.6 | 49.4 |
| Female | 862 | 3.56 | 46.5 | 53.5 |
| Male | 830 | 2.72 | 67.3 | 32.7 |
2.88
Average Family Size
2.33
Average Household Size
66.7%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 452 | 2.07% |
| Associates Degree | 1,289 | 5.89% |
| Bachelors Degree | 8,736 | 39.91% |
| Graduate Degree | 5,612 | 25.64% |
| High School Graduate | 2,416 | 11.04% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 562 | 2.57% |
| Some College | 2,821 | 12.89% |
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 | 17,132 | 16,933 | 12,353 |
| Hispanic | 2,878 | 2,254 | 852 |
| 2+ Races | 1,866 | 1,519 | 829 |
| Asian | 912 | 819 | 625 |
| Other Race | 835 | 651 | 33 |
| Black | 144 | 144 | 100 |
| Native American | 39 | 39 | 0 |
| Islander | 8 | 8 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 72.1%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $79,798 | $91,470 | $64,116 |
| Graduate Degree | $95,551 | $117,973 | $84,000 |
| High School Graduate | $43,378 | $45,995 | $42,561 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $44,946 | $57,917 | $43,910 |
| Overall | $67,877 | $75,992 | $58,152 |
| Some College | $44,081 | $49,569 | $35,887 |
$67,877
Average Earnings
$75,992
Average Male
$58,152
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
85.48% of Lafayette residents speak only English, while 14.52% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 9.55% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 22,187 | 1,169 | 5.27% |
| Multiple | 3,436 | 397 | 11.55% |
| Hispanic | 4,930 | 321 | 6.51% |
| Other | 1,363 | 174 | 12.77% |
| Asian | 1,197 | 21 | 1.75% |
6.07%
Overall Poverty Rate
6.11%
Male Poverty Rate
6.04%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Lafayette is Other, with 12.77% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Lafayette is Asian, with 1.75% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.96%. Among those working part-time, it was 8.73%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 12.87%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Some College | 9.77% |
| High School | 7.2% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 3.85% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 3.52% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 47.64% |
| Male Unemployed | 8.37% |
| Female Employed | 3.89% |
| Male Employed | 2.2% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $143,967 | $177,467 |
| Households | $110,431 | $146,590 |
| Married Families | $164,643 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $69,508 | $93,795 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
50.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
50.0%
Male Marriage Rate
51.4%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, 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
724
Number of Veterans
608
Male Veterans
116
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 328 |
| Second Gulf War | 135 |
| First Gulf War | 109 |
| Korea | 43 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 227 |
| 65 to 74 | 218 |
| 35 to 54 | 160 |
| 55 to 64 | 119 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 645 | 3.29% |
| 2+ Races | 46 | 2.1% |
| Hispanic | 39 | 1.2% |
| Asian | 17 | 1.73% |
| Other Race | 16 | 1.72% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
1.13%
Veteran Poverty Rate
31.07%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
74.6%
Labor Force Participation
71.8%
Employment Rate
3.8%
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
32.96%
Born in Lafayette
89.37%
Native Born
10.63%
Foreign Born
5.28%
Non Citizen
5.35%
Naturalized
89.37% of Lafayette residents were born in the United States, with 32.96% having been born in Colorado. 5.28% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 30,451 | 2 | 0.01% |
| 2028 | 30,449 | 2 | 0.01% |
| 2027 | 30,447 | 2 | 0.01% |
| 2026 | 30,445 | 2 | 0.01% |
| 2025 | 30,443 | 2 | 0.01% |
| 2024 | 30,441 | 2 | 0.01% |
| 2023 | 30,439 | -311 | -1.01% |
| 2022 | 30,750 | 20 | 0.07% |
| 2021 | 30,730 | 297 | 0.98% |
| 2020 | 30,433 | 1,938 | 6.8% |
| 2019 | 28,495 | 535 | 1.91% |
| 2018 | 27,960 | 689 | 2.53% |
| 2017 | 27,271 | -183 | -0.67% |
| 2016 | 27,454 | 74 | 0.27% |
| 2015 | 27,380 | 168 | 0.62% |
| 2014 | 27,212 | 380 | 1.42% |
| 2013 | 26,832 | 992 | 3.84% |
| 2012 | 25,840 | 358 | 1.4% |
| 2011 | 25,482 | 996 | 4.07% |
| 2010 | 24,486 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 23,197 | 8,649 | 59.45% |
| 1990 | 14,548 | 5,563 | 61.91% |
| 1980 | 8,985 | 5,487 | 156.86% |
| 1970 | 3,498 | 886 | 33.92% |
| 1960 | 2,612 | 512 | 24.38% |
| 1940 | 2,100 | 1,700 | 425% |
| 1900 | 400 | -30,051 | -98.69% |