West Lafayette is a city located in Tippecanoe County Indiana. West Lafayette has a 2024 population of 44,905. West Lafayette is currently growing at a rate of 0.17% annually and its population has increased by 0.68% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 44,601 in 2020.
The average household income in West Lafayette is $69,741 with a poverty rate of 37.37%. The median age in West Lafayette is 21.4 years: 21.3 years for males, and 21.6 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of West Lafayette was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 30,795 | 68.74% |
| Asian | 9,109 | 20.33% |
| Two or more races | 2,439 | 5.44% |
| Black or African American | 1,736 | 3.87% |
| Other race | 612 | 1.37% |
| Native American | 98 | 0.22% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 13 | 0.03% |
White
Asian
Two or more races
Black or African American
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 14,526 | 2.1 | 30.5 | 69.5 |
| Non Family | 9,961 | 1.68 | 12.7 | 87.3 |
| Married | 3,844 | 3.02 | 73.6 | 26.4 |
| Female | 457 | 2.92 | 47.7 | 52.3 |
| Male | 264 | 2.85 | 45.1 | 54.9 |
2.93
Average Family Size
2.1
Average Household Size
30.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 242 | 1.77% |
| Associates Degree | 662 | 4.85% |
| Bachelors Degree | 3,820 | 27.99% |
| Graduate Degree | 5,898 | 43.21% |
| High School Graduate | 1,375 | 10.07% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 118 | 0.86% |
| Some College | 1,535 | 11.25% |
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 | 8,622 | 8,347 | 5,636 |
| Asian | 2,999 | 2,983 | 2,721 |
| 2+ Races | 780 | 762 | 606 |
| Hispanic | 750 | 724 | 614 |
| Black | 727 | 702 | 319 |
| Other Race | 218 | 202 | 202 |
| Native American | 39 | 35 | 0 |
| Islander | 6 | 0 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 99.47%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among other race people with a rate of 92.66%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $35,223 | $38,958 | $26,205 |
| Graduate Degree | $70,734 | $83,444 | $61,207 |
| High School Graduate | $38,776 | $45,139 | $37,645 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $30,074 | $31,429 | $0 |
| Overall | $49,814 | $55,139 | $43,729 |
| Some College | $34,185 | $45,694 | $33,424 |
$49,814
Average Earnings
$55,139
Average Male
$43,729
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
75.66% of West Lafayette residents speak only English, while 24.34% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 11.83% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 20,607 | 7,903 | 38.35% |
| Asian | 6,043 | 2,217 | 36.69% |
| Hispanic | 1,537 | 491 | 31.95% |
| Multiple | 1,604 | 426 | 26.56% |
| Black | 1,187 | 331 | 27.89% |
| Other | 512 | 259 | 50.59% |
| Native | 83 | 37 | 44.58% |
| Islander | 6 | 6 | 100% |
37.37%
Overall Poverty Rate
39.53%
Male Poverty Rate
34.7%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in West Lafayette is Islander, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in West Lafayette is Multiple, with 26.56% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.04%. Among those working part-time, it was 54.96%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 52.41%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 37.88% |
| High School | 20.32% |
| Some College | 19.38% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 8.81% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 72% |
| Female Unemployed | 53.3% |
| Female Employed | 33.76% |
| Male Employed | 27.7% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $107,898 | $139,609 |
| Households | $33,497 | $69,741 |
| Married Families | $125,972 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $21,323 | $36,795 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
20.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
18.0%
Male Marriage Rate
22.8%
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 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
730
Number of Veterans
698
Male Veterans
32
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Korea | 232 |
| Second Gulf War | 170 |
| World War II | 118 |
| Vietnam | 116 |
| First Gulf War | 105 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 435 |
| 35 to 54 | 149 |
| 65 to 74 | 61 |
| 55 to 64 | 44 |
| 18 to 34 | 41 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 681 | 2.38% |
| Black | 43 | 2.96% |
| Hispanic | 7 | 0.3% |
| Asian | 6 | 0.07% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
9.38%
Veteran Poverty Rate
63.45%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
50.5%
Labor Force Participation
48.7%
Employment Rate
3.6%
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
39.32%
Born in West Lafayette
78.95%
Native Born
21.05%
Foreign Born
14.42%
Non Citizen
6.62%
Naturalized
78.95% of West Lafayette residents were born in the United States, with 39.32% having been born in Indiana. 14.42% 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 | 45,285 | 76 | 0.17% |
| 2028 | 45,209 | 76 | 0.17% |
| 2027 | 45,133 | 76 | 0.17% |
| 2026 | 45,057 | 76 | 0.17% |
| 2025 | 44,981 | 76 | 0.17% |
| 2024 | 44,905 | 76 | 0.17% |
| 2023 | 44,829 | -6 | -0.01% |
| 2022 | 44,835 | -56 | -0.12% |
| 2021 | 44,891 | 290 | 0.65% |
| 2020 | 44,601 | -6,235 | -12.26% |
| 2019 | 50,836 | 1,839 | 3.75% |
| 2018 | 48,997 | 1,466 | 3.08% |
| 2017 | 47,531 | -6 | -0.01% |
| 2016 | 47,537 | 1,336 | 2.89% |
| 2015 | 46,201 | 1,203 | 2.67% |
| 2014 | 44,998 | 1,314 | 3.01% |
| 2013 | 43,684 | 445 | 1.03% |
| 2012 | 43,239 | 707 | 1.66% |
| 2011 | 42,532 | 477 | 1.13% |
| 2010 | 42,055 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 28,778 | 2,871 | 11.08% |
| 1990 | 25,907 | 4,660 | 21.93% |
| 1980 | 21,247 | 2,090 | 10.91% |
| 1970 | 19,157 | 6,477 | 51.08% |
| 1960 | 12,680 | 807 | 6.8% |
| 1950 | 11,873 | 5,603 | 89.36% |
| 1940 | 6,270 | 1,175 | 23.06% |
| 1930 | 5,095 | 1,265 | 33.03% |
| 1920 | 3,830 | -37 | -0.96% |
| 1910 | 3,867 | 2,667 | 222.25% |
| 1900 | 1,200 | -44,085 | -97.35% |