Lafayette County, MO

County

Overview of Lafayette

Total Population

33,115

Median Household Income

$80,612

Median Home Value

$216,500

% 30+ Min Commute

28.3%

Median Gross Rent

$928

Employment Rate

96.9%

Poverty Rate

9.3%

Bachelor's or Higher

26.3%

Educational Attainment

Highest level of education completed by residents 25 and older. Reflects the academic profile of the area.

Less than High School: 8.4%
High School / GED: 35.4%
Some College or Associate's: 30.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 26.2%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Racial & Ethnic Composition

Racial and ethnic composition based on U.S. Census self-identification. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity that may overlap with any race.

White: 89.7%
Hispanic or Latino: 3.5%
Asian: 0.4%
Black or African American: 1.6%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 4.6%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.2%
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources·Fair Housing Policy

Cities in Lafayette County

Neighborhoods in Lafayette County

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources