Lafayette County's estimated 2026 population is 33,630 with a growth rate of 0.3% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Lafayette County is the 36th largest county in Missouri. The 2010 population was 33,380 and has seen a growth of 0.75% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 40.9 years
Female: 42.1 years
Male: 40 years
There are 25,508 adults, (6,393 of whom are seniors) in Lafayette County.
Female: 16,519 (49.9%)
Male: 16,596 (50.1%)
The racial composition of Lafayette County includes 90.79% White, and smaller percentages for Black or African American, other race, Asian, Native American and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 30,066 | 90.79% |
| Two or more races | 1,826 | 5.51% |
| Black or African American | 514 | 1.55% |
| Other race | 506 | 1.53% |
| Asian | 123 | 0.37% |
| Native American | 80 | 0.24% |
Lafayette County's average per capita income is $48,497. Household income levels show a median of $80,612. The poverty rate stands at 9.29%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $104,683 | - |
| Families | $100,200 | $109,526 |
| Households | $80,612 | $93,896 |
| Non Families | $44,094 | $55,609 |
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