Lafayette township is located in McKean County Pennsylvania. Lafayette township has a 2024 population of 2,083. Lafayette township is currently growing at a rate of 1.46% annually and its population has increased by 18.29% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,761 in 2020.
The average household income in Lafayette township is $71,984 with a poverty rate of 11.31%. The median age in Lafayette township is 40.3 years: 38.8 years for males, and 52.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Lafayette township was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,089 | 61.6% |
| Black or African American | 627 | 35.46% |
| Two or more races | 30 | 1.7% |
| Other race | 18 | 1.02% |
| Asian | 4 | 0.23% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Other race
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 373 | 1.99 | 91.4 | 8.6 |
| Non Family | 187 | 1.1 | 88.8 | 11.2 |
| Married | 151 | 2.81 | 94.7 | 5.3 |
| Female | 31 | 3.19 | 90.3 | 9.7 |
| Male | 4 | 3.5 | 100 | 0 |
2.81
Average Family Size
1.99
Average Household Size
91.4%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 155 | 10.01% |
| Associates Degree | 114 | 7.36% |
| Bachelors Degree | 70 | 4.52% |
| Graduate Degree | 46 | 2.97% |
| High School Graduate | 796 | 51.39% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 95 | 6.13% |
| Some College | 273 | 17.62% |
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 | 734 | 667 | 100 |
| Black | 583 | 472 | 10 |
| Hispanic | 223 | 151 | 0 |
| Other Race | 18 | 18 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 14 | 14 | 6 |
| Asian | 4 | 4 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 42.86%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $52,222 | $66,250 | $46,875 |
| Graduate Degree | $69,063 | $0 | $67,813 |
| High School Graduate | $40,349 | $40,705 | $26,250 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $37,361 | $37,361 | $0 |
| Overall | $41,491 | $41,892 | $37,109 |
| Some College | $46,080 | $51,406 | $35,750 |
$41,491
Average Earnings
$41,892
Average Male
$37,109
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
87.93% of Lafayette township residents speak only English, while 12.07% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 10.69% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 711 | 84 | 11.81% |
11.31%
Overall Poverty Rate
13.56%
Male Poverty Rate
7.85%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Lafayette township is White, with 11.81% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Lafayette township is White, with 11.81% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.45%. Among those working part-time, it was 0%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 31.67%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 34.21% |
| High School | 15.83% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 12.26% |
| Some College | 8.9% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 3.77% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $90,833 | $91,645 |
| Households | $64,702 | $71,984 |
| Married Families | $92,734 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $46,161 | $49,371 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
21.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
15.2%
Male Marriage Rate
56.1%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, 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
87
Number of Veterans
83
Male Veterans
4
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 27 |
| First Gulf War | 21 |
| Vietnam | 18 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 36 |
| 65 to 74 | 24 |
| 55 to 64 | 15 |
| 18 to 34 | 6 |
| 75+ | 6 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 78 | 7.88% |
| Hispanic | 24 | 9.68% |
| 2+ Races | 9 | 64.29% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
10.91%
Veteran Poverty Rate
27.27%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
21.8%
Labor Force Participation
21.8%
Employment Rate
0%
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
42.19%
Born in Lafayette township
90.67%
Native Born
9.33%
Foreign Born
8.65%
Non Citizen
0.68%
Naturalized
90.67% of Lafayette township residents were born in the United States, with 42.19% having been born in Pennsylvania. 8.65% 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 | 2,233 | 30 | 1.36% |
| 2028 | 2,203 | 30 | 1.38% |
| 2027 | 2,173 | 30 | 1.4% |
| 2026 | 2,143 | 30 | 1.42% |
| 2025 | 2,113 | 30 | 1.44% |
| 2024 | 2,083 | 30 | 1.46% |
| 2023 | 2,053 | 30 | 1.48% |
| 2022 | 2,023 | 29 | 1.45% |
| 2021 | 1,994 | 233 | 13.23% |
| 2020 | 1,761 | -272 | -13.38% |
| 2019 | 2,033 | -58 | -2.77% |
| 2018 | 2,091 | -47 | -2.2% |
| 2017 | 2,138 | -66 | -2.99% |
| 2016 | 2,204 | -202 | -8.4% |
| 2015 | 2,406 | 101 | 4.38% |
| 2014 | 2,305 | -20 | -0.86% |
| 2013 | 2,325 | -100 | -4.12% |
| 2012 | 2,425 | 134 | 5.85% |
| 2011 | 2,291 | -57 | -2.43% |
| 2010 | 2,348 | 0 | 0% |