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Lafayette, IN

Founded 1853Tippecanoe CountyElev. 211 m
Population
70,650
Median home
$157,600
Disaster risk
Relatively Moderate
Public schools
26
Sex offenders
14

Overview

About Lafayette

With about 70,650 residents, Lafayette is one of Indiana's notable places. Lafayette was founded in 1853 and sits in Tippecanoe County. The median age is 33.7 and the median household income is $52,946. Homes carry a median value of $157,600, and about 48% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (71.3%). Around 28% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 16 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
70,650
Median age
33.7
Median household income
$52,946
Per-capita income
$30,181
Poverty rate
17.1%
High-school grad or higher
88.9%
Bachelor's degree or higher
28.1%
Unemployment
3.3%
Avg. commute
16.1 min
Work from home
7.5%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White71.3%
Hispanic or Latino13.8%
Black8.9%
Asian2.5%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts34%
Production, transportation & material moving23.4%
Service18.8%
Sales & office17.2%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance6.6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$157,600
Median gross rent
$1,039/mo
Owner-occupied
47.6%
Median year built
1970
Households
32,043
Avg. household size
2.16

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Schools: Mixed

Lafayette has 26 public schools — 15 elementary, 6 middle, 4 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 5 schools
Reading50%
Math41%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

Excel Center - LafayetteHighGrades 9–12charter
Greater Lafayette Career AcademyHighGrades 5–12
Jefferson High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
McCutcheon High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
East Tipp Middle SchoolMiddleGrades 6–8
Lafayette Sunnyside IntermediateMiddleGrades 5–6
Lafayette Tecumseh Jr High SchoolMiddleGrades 7–8
Southwestern Middle SchoolMiddleGrades 6–8
Wainwright Middle SchoolMiddleGrades 6–8
Wea Ridge Middle SchoolMiddleGrades 6–8
Amelia Earhart Elementary SchoolElementary
Edgelea Elementary SchoolElementary
Glen Acres Elementary SchoolElementaryGrades -1–4
Hershey Elementary SchoolElementary

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

violent crime33% above national
Lafayette514
Indiana380
United States386
↑ 6% higher than 2019
2019–2023
property crime11% above national
Lafayette2,163
Indiana1,688
United States1,952
↓ 34% lower than 2019
2019–2023

Rate per 100,000 residents/year, Lafayette Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around Lafayette.

Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Relatively Moderate
Top hazards · Tippecanoe County
Cold waveRelatively High
Strong windRelatively High
Winter weatherRelatively High
HailRelatively Moderate
Heat waveRelatively Moderate
Ice stormRelatively Moderate

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

Lafayette is in Tippecanoe County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Lafayette was founded in 1853 and sits in Tippecanoe County. Elevation ~211 m.

Map of Lafayette
Lafayette, IN
Where Lafayette is
IndianapolisFort WayneEvansvilleFishersSouth BendCarmelLafayette
Historic places

20 on the National Register of Historic Places.

Ely, HomesteadFalley HomeMars TheatrePotter, William, HouseSt. John's Episcopal ChurchTemple IsraelTippecanoe County CourthouseMarian Apartments
Notable people from Lafayette
Sydney PollackAxl RoseIzzy StradlinEmbeth DavidtzRay EwryDonald E. WilliamsLouise FazendaJeremy CampNeal MohanShannon Hoon
People searches in Lafayette
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Nearby cities
West Lafayette (4 mi)Kokomo (39 mi)Zionsville (40 mi)Westfield (45 mi)Brownsburg (46 mi)Carmel (48 mi)

Registered sex offenders in Lafayette, IN (14)

Public sex-offender registry records for Lafayette, Indiana.

Ryan Lee Roberts, 33
Lafayette · Tippecanoe County · 47905
AKA X Hollywood, X Ryry
Edward Lee Harris, 58
Lafayette · Tippecanoe County · 47905
AKA Eddie Harris, Edward Harris
Chad Allen Martin, 39
Lafayette · Cleveland County · 47905
AKA Chad Martin, Allen Martin
Donald Lewis, 40
Lafayette · Tippecanoe County · 47909
AKA Don Lewis, Donnie Lewis
Jason Bradley Allen, 53
Lafayette · Tippecanoe County · 47905
Jason D Miller, 54
Lafayette · Tippecanoe County · 47909
Anthony Diangelo Thompson, 35
Lafayette · Tippecanoe County · 47909
Daniel R Allen, 62
Lafayette · 47905
Josemaria G Gonzalez, 30
Lafayette · Tippecanoe County · 47904
AKA Chema Gonzalez
William Dean Robinson, 32
Lafayette · Tippecanoe County · 47905
John Douglas Wright, 55
Lafayette · Tippecanoe County · 47904
AKA John Wayne Wright, Wayne Wright
John Stanton Williams, 37
Lafayette · 47909
John Matthew Smith, 59
Lafayette · Tippecanoe County · 47909
John Matthew Smith, 59
Lafayette · Tippecanoe County · 47909

Source: Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public Website (NSOPW) and state registries. Public record. This information is provided for public awareness. Using it to harass, threaten, or discriminate against any registrant, or for any purpose prohibited by law, is illegal. Verify against the official registry record before relying on it.

Common questions

Lafayette — frequently asked

What is the population of Lafayette, Indiana?
Lafayette has a population of about 70,650, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Lafayette?
The median home value in Lafayette is $157,600, and the median gross rent is $1,039/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Lafayette safe? What is the crime rate?
Lafayette Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 514 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — higher than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Lafayette face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Tippecanoe County as "Relatively Moderate" overall, with top hazards including cold wave, strong wind, winter weather.
How many schools are in Lafayette?
Lafayette has 26 public schools (15 elementary, 6 middle, 4 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Lafayette?
Public registry data lists 14 registered sex offenders in or near Lafayette. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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