Lafayette, Indiana
Lafayette: The most populous city in Tippecanoe County, Indiana.
About
Lafayette is a city located in the county of Tippecanoe in the U.S. state of Indiana. Its population at the 2010 census was 67,140 and a population density of 880 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 71,484 inhabitants.
The city was created 173 years ago in 1852.
Quick Facts about Lafayette
| Population | 71,484 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Indiana (United States) |
| County | Tippecanoe County |
| Postal code | 47901, 47904, 47905, 47909 |
| Phone Area Codes | 765 |
| Area | 76.33 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 40.4167,-86.8753 |
| Named for | Gilbert du Motier, Marquis de Lafayette |
| Altitude | 692 feet / 211 meters |
| Capital city | Lafayette is capital of Tippecanoe County |
| Establishment | January 01, 1853 (173 years ago) |
| Time Zone | Eastern Time Zone |
| Local time | 20:29:20 (22nd April 2026) |
| Density | 937 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | 6.08% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 77℉ Scattered Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny 7-days weather |
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Geography
Lafayette is located at 40°25'0"N 86°52'31"W (40.4167000, -86.8752900).
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Weather
77°F
Scattered Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
8 mph WSW
Wednesday
Scattered rain showers before 8am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 77. West southwest wind around 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
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Official WebsiteDemographics
The population of Lafayette increased by 6.08% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 67,140 | - | census |
| 2011 | 69,927 | 3.99% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 70,187 | 0.37% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 71,014 | 1.16% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 71,059 | 0.06% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 71,198 | 0.2% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 72,035 | 1.16% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 72,165 | 0.18% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 72,188 | 0.03% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 71,379 | -1.13% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 71,484 | 0.15% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 6,566 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 6,786 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | -3.2% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 7,110 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 6,786 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 4.2% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 27.2% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 11.5% |
| Female persons, % : | 47.7% |
| White only, percent : | 67.9% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 0.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.0% |
| Asians alone % : | 0.3% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.0% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 5.2% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 61.4% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 35.3% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 287 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 21.3% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 78.0% |
Lafayette zip code is 47901.
County name: Tippecanoe, County
fips: 18157
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Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 78.0% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $191,000 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,637 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $658 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $1,057 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 2,251 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.94 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 85.2% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 52.6% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 89.4% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 81.7% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 81.4% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 13.2% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 10.0% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 9.2% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 71.4% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 64.6% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 3,660 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 3,342 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | NA |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 28.4 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $65,257 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $25,553 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 8.1% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 674 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 414 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 224 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 397 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 241 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 28 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 637 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 3,525.0 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 1.93 |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 46.5% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $132,200 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,442 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $590 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $960 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 29,441 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.89 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 82.3% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 54.5% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 91.3% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 83.8% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 75.2% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 17.4% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 7.9% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 17.5% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 68.7% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 63.4% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 117,462 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 352,222 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 1,775,268 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 1,105,479 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $12,440 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 27.7 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $49,803 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $22,767 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 17.6% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 5,124 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 2,415 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 2,131 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 3,127 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,768 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 383 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 4,472 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 3,762.8 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 23.67 |
Best Things to Do in Lafayette
1Columbian Park Zoo
Rating: 4.6 (2446)
1915 Scott St, Lafayette, IN 47904, United States View details
Phone: +17658071540 | Website available
2Exploration Acres Indiana's Largest Corn Maze & Pumpkin Patch
Rating: 4.7 (617)
6042 Newcastle Rd, Lafayette, IN 47905, United States View details
Phone: +17652962863 | Website available
3Armstrong Park
Rating: 4.5 (603)
851 Beck Ln, Lafayette, IN 47909, United States View details
Phone: +17658071500 | Website available
4Tropicanoe Cove
Rating: 4.4 (603)
1915 Scott St, Lafayette, IN 47904, United States View details
Phone: +17658071531 | Website available
5Murdock Park
Rating: 4.4 (400)
Cason St, Lafayette, IN 47904, United States View details
Phone: +17658071500 | Website available
Where to Eat in Lafayette
1Arni's Lafayette Market Square
Rating: 4.6 (976)
2200 Elmwood Ave, Lafayette, IN 47904, United States View details
Phone: +17654471108 | Website available
2BRU Burger Bar Lafayette
Rating: 4.6 (777)
101 Main St Suite 100, Lafayette, IN 47901, United States View details
Phone: +17654797400 | Website available
3Burger King
Rating: 3.7 (554)
2175 Greenbush St, Lafayette, IN 47904, United States View details
Phone: +17654492481 | Website available
4Arni's Columbian Park
Rating: 4.3 (420)
2323 Wallace Ave, Lafayette, IN 47904, United States View details
Phone: +17654479436 | Website available
5Pizza King- South 18th
Rating: 4.1 (396)
3613 S 18th St, Lafayette, IN 47909, United States View details
Phone: +17654718555 | Website available
Where to Stay in Lafayette
1Holiday Inn Lafayette-City Centre, an IHG Hotel
Rating: 3.9 (859)
515 South St, Lafayette, IN 47901, United States View details
Phone: +17654231000 | Website available
2Econo Lodge
Rating: 2.9 (93)
4320 South St Building A, Lafayette, IN 47905, United States View details
Phone: +17654474142 | Website available
Services and Civic Places in Lafayette
1Lafayette City Hall
Rating: 5 (3)
20 N 6th St, Lafayette, IN 47901 View details
Phone: +17658071000 | Website available
2Lafayette City Council
20 N 6th St #4, Lafayette, IN 47901 View details
Phone: +17658071000 | Website available
3Lafayette City
443 N 4th St, Lafayette, IN 47901 View details
Phone: +17658071000 | Website available
People born in Lafayette (115)
People born in Lafayette, including South African-actress Embeth Davidtz, guitarist and member of Guns N' Roses Izzy Stradlin, actress Louise Fazenda, .
More notable people
- Janet Lee (Taiwanese tennis player) she was born in 22/10/1976
- Tammy Lynn Michaels (American actress) she was born in 26/11/1974
- Shannon Hoon (singer-songwriter) he was born in 26/09/1967
- Annie Corley (American actress) she was born in 01/01/1952
- Mass Giorgini (American musician) he was born in 22/05/1968
- Jeremy Camp (American contemporary Christian music singer and songwriter) he was born in 12/01/1978
- Donald E. Williams (American astronaut) he was born in 13/02/1942
- Brandon Wagner (American racing driver) he was born in 04/03/1987
- David W. Evans (American politician) he was born in 17/08/1946
- Peter A. Carruthers (American physicist) he was born in 01/01/1935
- Victor Potel (actor (1889-1947)) he was born in 12/10/1889
- George Souders (American racing driver) he was born in 11/09/1900
- Benjaman Kyle (American man who was found near a dumpster with no trace or memory of his past life.) he was born in 29/08/1948
- Charles F. Conner (American government official) he was born in 30/12/1957
- Clayton Richard (American baseball player) he was born in 12/09/1983
- Dustin Keller (American football player) he was born in 25/09/1984
- Eric Bruntlett (American baseball player) he was born in 29/03/1978
- Josh Lindblom (American baseball player) he was born in 15/06/1987
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Lafayette, IN. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 151607 | Tricoci University of Beauty Culture-Lafayette | Lafayette (IN) | 47901 |
| 152497 | Saint Elizabeth School of Nursing | Lafayette (IN) | 47904-9988 |
| 243780 | Purdue University-Main Campus | West Lafayette (IN) | 47907-2040 |
| 488961 | Ross Medical Education Center-Lafayette | Lafayette (IN) | 47905-5159 |
| 491552 | Christina and Company Education Center | Lafayette (IN) | 47905-4633 |
Nearby Transit Stations (9)
Rail and bus stations connected to Lafayette, IN. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| LAF | Lafayette station | 200 North 2nd St. | RAIL |
| CRB | Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana | 1000 Smith Ave | BUS |
| CRF | Crawfordsville | Spring and Green Streets | RAIL |
| REN | Rensselaer | 619 North Cullen Street | RAIL |
| DVI | Danville, Illinois | 379 Lynch Road | BUS |
Closest post offices linked to Lafayette.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Downtown Lafay Post Office | Lafayette (IN) | 47901 |
| Lafay Post Office | Lafayette (IN) | 47905 |
| West Lafay Post Office | West Lafayette (IN) | 47906 |
| West Lafayette Carrier Annex Post Office | West Lafayette (IN) | 47906 |
| Dayton Post Office | Dayton (IN) | 47941 |
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Other cities in Tippecanoe County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Tippecanoe County , IN.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| West Lafayette | 51,605 | The most populous city in Tippecanoe County, Indiana. |
| Buck Creek | 9,362 | Census-designated place in Tippecanoe County, Indiana |
| Battle Ground | 1,973 | Town in Indiana, United States |
| Shadeland | 1,784 | City in Tippecanoe County, Indiana, United States of America |
| Dayton | 1,667 | Town in Indiana, USA |
| Taylor | 798 | City in Indiana, United States of America |
| Clarks Hill | 734 | City in Tippecanoe County, Indiana, United States of America |
Distance to Other Cities
Lafayette distances to largest Indiana cities