Lafayette township is located in Coles County Illinois. Lafayette township has a 2024 population of 4,618. Lafayette township is currently declining at a rate of -0.62% annually and its population has decreased by -2.14% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 4,719 in 2020.
The average household income in Lafayette township is $100,499 with a poverty rate of 15.85%. The median age in Lafayette township is 38.5 years: 40.4 years for males, and 36.2 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Lafayette township was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,539 | 96.21% |
| Two or more races | 121 | 2.56% |
| Asian | 42 | 0.89% |
| Black or African American | 16 | 0.34% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Asian
Black or African American
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,900 | 2.4 | 63.1 | 36.9 |
| Married | 1,021 | 2.92 | 88.9 | 11.1 |
| Non Family | 625 | 1.27 | 30.6 | 69.4 |
| Female | 204 | 3.25 | 45.1 | 54.9 |
| Male | 50 | 2.52 | 16 | 84 |
2.87
Average Family Size
2.4
Average Household Size
63.1%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 138 | 4.35% |
| Associates Degree | 368 | 11.61% |
| Bachelors Degree | 757 | 23.88% |
| Graduate Degree | 477 | 15.05% |
| High School Graduate | 661 | 20.85% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 56 | 1.77% |
| Some College | 713 | 22.49% |
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 | 3,024 | 2,853 | 1,186 |
| 2+ Races | 75 | 62 | 31 |
| Asian | 42 | 33 | 4 |
| Hispanic | 17 | 17 | 13 |
| Black | 16 | 15 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among hispanic people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among hispanic people with a rate of 76.47%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $55,711 | $71,058 | $34,191 |
| Graduate Degree | $74,100 | $111,743 | $56,369 |
| High School Graduate | $27,318 | $40,188 | $20,977 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $25,795 | $0 | $25,583 |
| Overall | $49,511 | $60,625 | $32,226 |
| Some College | $45,909 | $63,424 | $35,333 |
$49,511
Average Earnings
$60,625
Average Male
$32,226
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
97.9% of Lafayette township residents speak only English, while 2.1% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 0.96% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 4,343 | 643 | 14.81% |
| Multiple | 121 | 82 | 67.77% |
| Hispanic | 71 | 4 | 5.63% |
| Black | 12 | 1 | 8.33% |
15.85%
Overall Poverty Rate
15.77%
Male Poverty Rate
15.92%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Lafayette township is Multiple, with 67.77% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Lafayette township is Hispanic, with 5.63% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.97%. Among those working part-time, it was 23.25%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 15.55%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 44.3% |
| High School | 17.78% |
| Some College | 7.88% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 3.23% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 46.88% |
| Female Employed | 15.83% |
| Male Employed | 7.62% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $76,078 | $129,502 |
| Households | $65,271 | $100,499 |
| Married Families | $92,083 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $26,929 | $37,427 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
54.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
59.7%
Male Marriage Rate
49.4%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, 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
192
Number of Veterans
178
Male Veterans
14
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 75 |
| First Gulf War | 44 |
| Second Gulf War | 18 |
| Korea | 11 |
| World War II | 4 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 64 |
| 55 to 64 | 41 |
| 35 to 54 | 37 |
| 75+ | 32 |
| 18 to 34 | 18 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 164 | 4.6% |
| 2+ Races | 17 | 22.67% |
| Black | 11 | 68.75% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
12.5%
Veteran Poverty Rate
36.96%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
63.8%
Labor Force Participation
62.5%
Employment Rate
2%
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
80.86%
Born in Lafayette township
98.43%
Native Born
1.57%
Foreign Born
0.61%
Non Citizen
0.95%
Naturalized
98.43% of Lafayette township residents were born in the United States, with 80.86% having been born in Illinois. 0.61% 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 | 4,473 | -29 | -0.64% |
| 2028 | 4,502 | -29 | -0.64% |
| 2027 | 4,531 | -29 | -0.64% |
| 2026 | 4,560 | -29 | -0.63% |
| 2025 | 4,589 | -29 | -0.63% |
| 2024 | 4,618 | -29 | -0.62% |
| 2023 | 4,647 | -29 | -0.62% |
| 2022 | 4,676 | -52 | -1.1% |
| 2021 | 4,728 | 9 | 0.19% |
| 2020 | 4,719 | 105 | 2.28% |
| 2019 | 4,614 | -13 | -0.28% |
| 2018 | 4,627 | -44 | -0.94% |
| 2017 | 4,671 | -39 | -0.83% |
| 2016 | 4,710 | -21 | -0.44% |
| 2015 | 4,731 | -10 | -0.21% |
| 2014 | 4,741 | -30 | -0.63% |
| 2013 | 4,771 | 1 | 0.02% |
| 2012 | 4,770 | -16 | -0.33% |
| 2011 | 4,786 | -31 | -0.64% |
| 2010 | 4,817 | 0 | 0% |