Lafayette, OR Demographics

A map of Lafayette's Population by Race

Lafayette, Oregon had a population of 4,423 in 2020. It was 65.5% White, 0.3% Black, 1.1% Asian, 24.6% Hispanic, 2.6% Native American/Other, and 5.9% 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 426 places in Oregon, Lafayette is the 108th 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

2,898 residents of Lafayette identify as White, or 65.5%. This makes the White share of the population of Lafayette slightly less than the White share of the population of Oregon (71.7% White). Of the 426 places in Oregon, Lafayette is ranked #369 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Lafayette is more White than neighboring Dayton (63.1% White). Lafayette is less White than neighboring Carlton (79.6% White), McMinnville (67.5% White), Dundee (78.2% White), and Yamhill (85.4% White).

Lafayette's Black Population

13 residents of Lafayette identify as Black, or 0.3%. This makes the Black share of the population of Lafayette roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Oregon (1.9% Black). Of the 426 places in Oregon, Lafayette is ranked #187 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Lafayette is more Black than neighboring Yamhill (0% Black). Lafayette is less Black than neighboring Dayton (0.5% Black), Carlton (0.4% Black), McMinnville (0.5% Black), and Dundee (0.4% Black).

Lafayette's Asian Population

49 residents of Lafayette identify as Asian, or 1.1%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Lafayette roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Oregon (4.5% Asian). Of the 426 places in Oregon, Lafayette is ranked #157 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Lafayette is more Asian than neighboring Dayton (0.6% Asian), Carlton (0.8% Asian), and Yamhill (1% Asian). Lafayette is less Asian than neighboring McMinnville (1.3% Asian), and Dundee (1.3% Asian).

Lafayette's Hispanic Population

1,086 residents of Lafayette identify as Hispanic, or 24.6%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Lafayette slightly larger than the Hispanic share of the population of Oregon (13.9% Hispanic). Of the 426 places in Oregon, Lafayette is ranked #36 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Lafayette is more Hispanic than neighboring Carlton (9.3% Hispanic), McMinnville (23.9% Hispanic), Dundee (13.7% Hispanic), and Yamhill (7.6% Hispanic). Lafayette is less Hispanic than neighboring Dayton (30.1% Hispanic).

Lafayette's Native American/Other Population

117 residents of Lafayette identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 2.6%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Lafayette roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Oregon (2% Native American/Other). Of the 426 places in Oregon, Lafayette is ranked #92 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Lafayette is more Native American/Other than neighboring Dayton (0.7% Native American/Other), McMinnville (1.7% Native American/Other), Dundee (1.1% Native American/Other), and Yamhill (0.7% Native American/Other). Lafayette is less Native American/Other than neighboring Carlton (2.9% Native American/Other).

Lafayette's Multiracial Population

260 residents of Lafayette identify as Multiracial, or 5.9%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Lafayette roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Oregon (6.1% Multiracial). Of the 426 places in Oregon, Lafayette is ranked #205 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Lafayette is more Multiracial than neighboring Dayton (5.1% Multiracial), McMinnville (5% Multiracial), Dundee (5.3% Multiracial), and Yamhill (5.2% Multiracial). Lafayette is less Multiracial than neighboring Carlton (6.9% Multiracial).

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