U.S. County · Profile

Lafayette County

16.9KTotal Population
27Pop. Density (per sq mi)
+4.93%Growth Rate
Data as of 2023

Population

Lafayette County has a population of 16,945 as of 2023. It is located in Wisconsin.

Demographics

The following demographic data represents the racial and ethnic composition of Lafayette County based on the most recent Census Bureau estimates.

Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino (any race):4.4%

Race & Ethnicity Breakdown

Race/EthnicityPercentagePopulation
White95.0%16,098
Hispanic or Latino4.4%746
Two or More Races3.0%508
Asian0.7%119
Some Other Race0.7%119
Black or African American0.5%85
American Indian/Alaska Native0.2%34
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander0.0%0

Marital Status (Age 15+)

Economics & Income

Economic indicators and income statistics for Lafayette County based on American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates.

Median Household Income
$69,293
7.1% below national average
Per Capita Income
$33,484
12.6% below national average
Poverty Rate
10.5%
8.7% below national average
Median Age
41.7 years

Income & Poverty

$69,293Median Household Income
$33,484Per Capita Income
10.5%Poverty Rate
TypeMedian IncomeMean Income
Households$69,293$83,219
Families$82,434$95,446
Married-couple Families$82,434$92,326
Nonfamily Households$39,515$42,676

Sources

All data presented on this page is sourced from official U.S. government sources and is accurate as of 2023. Data is updated annually when new estimates become available.

1
U.S. Census Bureau - American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates

Population, demographics, income, poverty, and age data for Lafayette County, Wisconsin.

2
U.S. Census Bureau - Population Estimates Program

Annual population estimates for counties.

3
U.S. Census Bureau - Decennial Census

Official population counts and demographic data from the decennial census.

Data Methodology

The statistics shown are estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS) and Population Estimates Program. Margins of error apply but are not shown. For the most current and detailed data, please visit the U.S. Census Bureau website.

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