Lafayette County, Missouri
MO · FIPS 29107 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 33,115 | — | #1,391 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $80,612 | +7.3% | #559 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 40.9 years | +5.1% | #1,836 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $216,500 | -23.2% | #1,237 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $928 | -20.2% | #1,288 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 9.3% | -26.3% | #642 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Lafayette County has a population of 33,115, making it the #1,391 most populous county in the US. The median age is 40.9 years, which is 5.1% above the national median.
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The median household income in Lafayette County is $80,612, ranking #559 out of 3,222 counties — 7.3% above the national median. The poverty rate is 9.3% and unemployment stands at 3.0%.
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The median home value in Lafayette County is $216,500 (-23.2% vs national). Renters pay a median of $928/mo and the homeownership rate is 75.7%.
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91.8% of residents in Lafayette County have health insurance coverage, which is 0.1% above the national rate.
About Lafayette County, Missouri
Lafayette County, Missouri has a total population of 33,115, making it the 1,391st most populous county in the United States. The median age in Lafayette County is 40.9 years, which is 5.1% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Lafayette County is $80,612, which ranks #559 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 7.3% above the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 9.3%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 3.0%.
The median home value in Lafayette County is $216,500, 23.2% below the national median. Renters in Lafayette County pay a median gross rent of $928 per month. The homeownership rate is 75.7%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Lafayette County, 26.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 22.2% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 91.8% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 27.7 min.
Lafayette County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 89.7% of the population, followed by Two or More Races (4.0%) and Hispanic or Latino (3.5%).
All data for Lafayette County, Missouri comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.