Lafayette County, Wisconsin
WI · FIPS 55065 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 16,942 | — | #2,040 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $76,462 | +1.7% | #752 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 40.8 years | +4.9% | #1,884 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $194,500 | -31.0% | #1,462 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $830 | -28.6% | #1,895 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 11.9% | -5.7% | #1,251 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Lafayette County has a population of 16,942, making it the #2,040 most populous county in the US. The median age is 40.8 years, which is 4.9% above the national median.
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The median household income in Lafayette County is $76,462, ranking #752 out of 3,222 counties — 1.7% above the national median. The poverty rate is 11.9% and unemployment stands at 2.9%.
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The median home value in Lafayette County is $194,500 (-31.0% vs national). Renters pay a median of $830/mo and the homeownership rate is 80.2%.
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89.5% of residents in Lafayette County have health insurance coverage, which is 2.4% below the national rate.
About Lafayette County, Wisconsin
Lafayette County, Wisconsin has a total population of 16,942, making it the 2,040th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Lafayette County is 40.8 years, which is 4.9% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Lafayette County is $76,462, which ranks #752 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 1.7% above the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 11.9%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 2.9%.
The median home value in Lafayette County is $194,500, 31.0% below the national median. Renters in Lafayette County pay a median gross rent of $830 per month. The homeownership rate is 80.2%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Lafayette County, 22.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 32.8% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 89.5% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 27.1 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 Hispanic or Latino (7.1%) and Two or More Races (1.8%).
All data for Lafayette County, Wisconsin 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.