Lafayette, CO Demographics

A map of Lafayette's Population by Race

Lafayette, Colorado had a population of 30,411 in 2020. It was 70.9% White, 1.1% Black, 4.2% Asian, 18.5% Hispanic, 0.9% Native American/Other, and 4.5% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Lafayette, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 482 places in Colorado, Lafayette is the 31st most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).

Lafayette's White Population

21,574 residents of Lafayette identify as White, or 70.9%. This makes the White share of the population of Lafayette slightly larger than the White share of the population of Colorado (65.1% White). Of the 482 places in Colorado, Lafayette is ranked #320 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Lafayette is less White than neighboring Louisville (81.2% White), Leyner (77.5% White), Broomfield (72.7% White), Erie (78% White), and Paragon Estates (85.9% White).

Lafayette's Black Population

327 residents of Lafayette identify as Black, or 1.1%. This makes the Black share of the population of Lafayette roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Colorado (3.8% Black). Of the 482 places in Colorado, Lafayette is ranked #105 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Lafayette is more Black than neighboring Louisville (0.7% Black), Erie (0.8% Black), and Paragon Estates (0.6% Black). Lafayette is less Black than neighboring Leyner (5% Black), and Broomfield (1.3% Black).

Lafayette's Asian Population

1,263 residents of Lafayette identify as Asian, or 4.2%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Lafayette roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Colorado (3.4% Asian). Of the 482 places in Colorado, Lafayette is ranked #37 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Lafayette is more Asian than neighboring Paragon Estates (2.7% Asian). Lafayette is less Asian than neighboring Louisville (4.3% Asian), Leyner (5% Asian), Broomfield (6.9% Asian), and Erie (5.4% Asian).

Lafayette's Hispanic Population

5,614 residents of Lafayette identify as Hispanic, or 18.5%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Lafayette roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Colorado (21.9% Hispanic). Of the 482 places in Colorado, Lafayette is ranked #162 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Lafayette is more Hispanic than neighboring Louisville (8.2% Hispanic), Leyner (10% Hispanic), Broomfield (13.4% Hispanic), Erie (10.2% Hispanic), and Paragon Estates (6.2% Hispanic).

Lafayette's Native American/Other Population

266 residents of Lafayette identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.9%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Lafayette roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Colorado (1.3% Native American/Other). Of the 482 places in Colorado, Lafayette is ranked #257 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Lafayette is more Native American/Other than neighboring Louisville (0.8% Native American/Other), Leyner (0% Native American/Other), Broomfield (0.8% Native American/Other), Erie (0.7% Native American/Other), and Paragon Estates (0.7% Native American/Other).

Lafayette's Multiracial Population

1,367 residents of Lafayette identify as Multiracial, or 4.5%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Lafayette roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Colorado (4.5% Multiracial). Of the 482 places in Colorado, Lafayette is ranked #181 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Lafayette is more Multiracial than neighboring Leyner (2.5% Multiracial), and Paragon Estates (3.9% Multiracial). Lafayette is less Multiracial than neighboring Louisville (4.8% Multiracial), Broomfield (4.9% Multiracial), and Erie (4.9% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.