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 $63,804 with a poverty rate of 39.18%. The median age in West Lafayette is 21.4 years: 21.3 years for males, and 21.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of West Lafayette was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 30,811 | 68.68% |
| Asian | 9,465 | 21.1% |
| Two or more races | 2,083 | 4.64% |
| Black or African American | 1,716 | 3.83% |
| Other race | 672 | 1.5% |
| Native American | 100 | 0.22% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 14 | 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 | 14,097 | 2.16 | 29.5 | 70.5 |
| Non Family | 9,627 | 1.75 | 11.1 | 88.9 |
| Married | 3,773 | 3.1 | 74.6 | 25.4 |
| Female | 460 | 2.46 | 38.7 | 61.3 |
| Male | 237 | 3.15 | 39.2 | 60.8 |
2.97
Average Family Size
2.16
Average Household Size
29.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 251 | 1.89% |
| Associates Degree | 747 | 5.63% |
| Bachelors Degree | 3,850 | 29% |
| Graduate Degree | 5,602 | 42.2% |
| High School Graduate | 1,304 | 9.82% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 115 | 0.87% |
| Some College | 1,406 | 10.59% |
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 | 8,548 | 8,268 | 5,536 |
| Asian | 3,015 | 3,009 | 2,745 |
| Black | 622 | 584 | 298 |
| Hispanic | 589 | 569 | 498 |
| 2+ Races | 567 | 549 | 465 |
| Other Race | 233 | 221 | 221 |
| Native American | 48 | 43 | 5 |
| Islander | 7 | 0 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 99.8%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among other race people with a rate of 94.85%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $36,250 | $39,615 | $26,101 |
| Graduate Degree | $65,112 | $81,689 | $55,205 |
| High School Graduate | $36,037 | $34,884 | $36,477 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $24,250 | $31,458 | $0 |
| Overall | $46,364 | $55,031 | $35,323 |
| Some College | $32,109 | $44,472 | $30,276 |
$46,364
Average Earnings
$55,031
Average Male
$35,323
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
74.9% of West Lafayette residents speak only English, while 25.1% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 12.09% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 20,742 | 8,103 | 39.07% |
| Asian | 6,300 | 2,499 | 39.67% |
| Hispanic | 1,240 | 484 | 39.03% |
| Black | 1,142 | 414 | 36.25% |
| Multiple | 1,298 | 371 | 28.58% |
| Other | 572 | 348 | 60.84% |
| Native | 93 | 42 | 45.16% |
| Islander | 7 | 7 | 100% |
39.18%
Overall Poverty Rate
42.39%
Male Poverty Rate
35.11%
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 28.58% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.52%. Among those working part-time, it was 56.23%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 53.85%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 40.94% |
| High School | 21.54% |
| Some College | 15.31% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 10.11% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 78.87% |
| Female Unemployed | 35.67% |
| Female Employed | 33.84% |
| Male Employed | 27.44% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $101,331 | $133,996 |
| Households | $30,317 | $63,804 |
| Married Families | $117,050 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $20,666 | $30,685 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
20.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
18.3%
Male Marriage Rate
22.6%
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 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
746
Number of Veterans
713
Male Veterans
33
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Korea | 198 |
| Vietnam | 181 |
| Second Gulf War | 140 |
| First Gulf War | 140 |
| World War II | 116 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 414 |
| 35 to 54 | 173 |
| 65 to 74 | 100 |
| 55 to 64 | 36 |
| 18 to 34 | 23 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 695 | 2.43% |
| Black | 44 | 2.9% |
| Asian | 7 | 0.08% |
| Hispanic | 5 | 0.25% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
9.61%
Veteran Poverty Rate
58.22%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
49.3%
Labor Force Participation
47.6%
Employment Rate
3.3%
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
39%
Born in West Lafayette
77.5%
Native Born
22.5%
Foreign Born
15.43%
Non Citizen
7.07%
Naturalized
77.5% of West Lafayette residents were born in the United States, with 39% having been born in Indiana. 15.43% 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% |