West Lafayette, IN Demographics
A map of West Lafayette's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
White | 27,007 | 60.6% |
Asian | 8,532 | 19.1% |
Multiracial | 4,229 | 9.5% |
Hispanic | 2,820 | 6.3% |
Black | 1,721 | 3.9% |
Native American/Other | 286 | 0.6% |
West Lafayette, Indiana had a population of 44,595 in 2020. It was 60.6% White, 3.9% Black, 19.1% Asian, 6.3% Hispanic, 0.6% Native American/Other, and 9.5% Multiracial. This map presents the population of West Lafayette, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Of the 696 places in Indiana, West Lafayette is the 23rd 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).
West Lafayette's White Population
27,007 residents of West Lafayette identify as White, or 60.6%. This makes the White share of the population of West Lafayette less than the White share of the population of Indiana (75.5% White). Of the 696 places in Indiana, West Lafayette is ranked #676 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
West Lafayette is less White than neighboring Lafayette (67.8% White), Battle Ground (89.3% White), Shadeland (89.9% White), Montmorenci (92.5% White), and West Point (92.1% White).
West Lafayette's Black Population
1,721 residents of West Lafayette identify as Black, or 3.9%. This makes the Black share of the population of West Lafayette slightly less than the Black share of the population of Indiana (9.4% Black). Of the 696 places in Indiana, West Lafayette is ranked #70 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
West Lafayette is more Black than neighboring Battle Ground (0.7% Black), Shadeland (0.6% Black), Montmorenci (1.2% Black), and West Point (0% Black). West Lafayette is less Black than neighboring Lafayette (10.4% Black).
West Lafayette's Asian Population
8,532 residents of West Lafayette identify as Asian, or 19.1%. This makes the Asian share of the population of West Lafayette larger than the Asian share of the population of Indiana (2.5% Asian). Of the 696 places in Indiana, West Lafayette is ranked #2 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
West Lafayette is more Asian than neighboring Lafayette (1.8% Asian), Battle Ground (1.4% Asian), Shadeland (1.6% Asian), Montmorenci (1.7% Asian), and West Point (1.3% Asian).
West Lafayette's Hispanic Population
2,820 residents of West Lafayette identify as Hispanic, or 6.3%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of West Lafayette roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Indiana (8.2% Hispanic). Of the 696 places in Indiana, West Lafayette is ranked #121 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
West Lafayette is more Hispanic than neighboring Battle Ground (4.2% Hispanic), Shadeland (4.6% Hispanic), Montmorenci (1.2% Hispanic), and West Point (3.1% Hispanic). West Lafayette is less Hispanic than neighboring Lafayette (14.8% Hispanic).
West Lafayette's Native American/Other Population
286 residents of West Lafayette identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.6%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of West 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, West Lafayette is ranked #180 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
West Lafayette is more Native American/Other than neighboring Battle Ground (0.5% Native American/Other), Shadeland (0.3% Native American/Other), and West Point (0.3% Native American/Other). West Lafayette is less Native American/Other than neighboring Lafayette (0.7% Native American/Other), and Montmorenci (1.7% Native American/Other).
West Lafayette's Multiracial Population
4,229 residents of West Lafayette identify as Multiracial, or 9.5%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of West Lafayette slightly larger than the Multiracial share of the population of Indiana (3.9% Multiracial). Of the 696 places in Indiana, West Lafayette is ranked #7 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
West Lafayette is more Multiracial than neighboring Lafayette (4.4% Multiracial), Battle Ground (3.9% Multiracial), Shadeland (3.1% Multiracial), Montmorenci (1.7% Multiracial), and West Point (3.1% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.