Lafayette, IN Demographics
A map of Lafayette's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
White | 47,976 | 67.8% |
Hispanic | 10,507 | 14.8% |
Black | 7,350 | 10.4% |
Multiracial | 3,142 | 4.4% |
Asian | 1,280 | 1.8% |
Native American/Other | 528 | 0.7% |
Lafayette, Indiana had a population of 70,783 in 2020. It was 67.8% White, 10.4% Black, 1.8% Asian, 14.8% Hispanic, 0.7% Native American/Other, and 4.4% 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 696 places in Indiana, Lafayette is the 9th 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
47,976 residents of Lafayette identify as White, or 67.8%. This makes the White share of the population of Lafayette slightly less than the White share of the population of Indiana (75.5% White). Of the 696 places in Indiana, Lafayette is ranked #666 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Lafayette is more White than neighboring West Lafayette (60.6% White). Lafayette is less White than neighboring Dayton (85.4% White), Battle Ground (89.3% White), Shadeland (89.9% White), and Buck Creek (96.2% White).
Lafayette's Black Population
7,350 residents of Lafayette identify as Black, or 10.4%. This makes the Black share of the population of Lafayette roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Indiana (9.4% Black). Of the 696 places in Indiana, Lafayette is ranked #26 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Lafayette is more Black than neighboring West Lafayette (3.9% Black), Dayton (0.9% Black), Battle Ground (0.7% Black), Shadeland (0.6% Black), and Buck Creek (0% Black).
Lafayette's Asian Population
1,280 residents of Lafayette identify as Asian, or 1.8%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Lafayette roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Indiana (2.5% Asian). Of the 696 places in Indiana, Lafayette is ranked #56 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Lafayette is more Asian than neighboring Dayton (0.1% Asian), Battle Ground (1.4% Asian), Shadeland (1.6% Asian), and Buck Creek (1.1% Asian). Lafayette is less Asian than neighboring West Lafayette (19.1% Asian).
Lafayette's Hispanic Population
10,507 residents of Lafayette identify as Hispanic, or 14.8%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Lafayette slightly larger than the Hispanic share of the population of Indiana (8.2% Hispanic). Of the 696 places in Indiana, Lafayette is ranked #36 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Lafayette is more Hispanic than neighboring West Lafayette (6.3% Hispanic), Dayton (8.8% Hispanic), Battle Ground (4.2% Hispanic), Shadeland (4.6% Hispanic), and Buck Creek (0.5% Hispanic).
Lafayette's Native American/Other Population
528 residents of Lafayette identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.7%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Lafayette roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Indiana (0.6% Native American/Other). Of the 696 places in Indiana, Lafayette is ranked #132 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Lafayette is more Native American/Other than neighboring West Lafayette (0.6% Native American/Other), Dayton (0.3% Native American/Other), Battle Ground (0.5% Native American/Other), Shadeland (0.3% Native American/Other), and Buck Creek (0% Native American/Other).
Lafayette's Multiracial Population
3,142 residents of Lafayette identify as Multiracial, or 4.4%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Lafayette roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Indiana (3.9% Multiracial). Of the 696 places in Indiana, Lafayette is ranked #176 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Lafayette is more Multiracial than neighboring Battle Ground (3.9% Multiracial), Shadeland (3.1% Multiracial), and Buck Creek (2.2% Multiracial). Lafayette is less Multiracial than neighboring West Lafayette (9.5% Multiracial), and Dayton (4.5% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.