Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Lafayette, CA Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

25,285

Median Agei

45.7

Race & Ethnicityi

White

71.8%18,159

Asian

10.1%2,552

Two or More

9%2,282

Hispanic/Latino

8%2,028

Black

0.8%191

Other

0.2%55

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0.1%18

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

0.3%57

High School Diploma

3.7%657

Some College (<1 yr)

2%353

Some College (1+ yr)

7.6%1,344

Associate's Degree

6.4%1,119

Bachelor's Degree

41.2%7,241

Master's Degree

22.7%3,991

Professional Degree

9.8%1,723

Doctorate

5.3%933

HS or Higher

99%

BA or Higher

79%

Graduate+

37.8%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$2,000,001

Median Renti

$2,892

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

77.1%7,420

Renter-Occupied

22.9%2,203

Total Units

9,998

Homeownership

77.1%

Vacancy Rate

3.8%

Home Values

Under $50K

0.7%49

$50K–$100K

0.1%7

$100K–$150K

0.7%51

$150K–$200K

0.3%22

$200K–$300K

0.6%43

$300K–$500K

0.7%55

$500K–$1M

3.2%238

$1M+

93.7%6,955

Rent Distribution

Under $500

102

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

121

$2,000+

1,795

Year Built

2020 or later

1.3%126

2010–2019

6.1%610

2000–2009

2.9%293

1990–1999

4.1%405

1980–1989

6.6%661

1970–1979

11.2%1,120

1960–1969

18.2%1,824

1950–1959

33.1%3,314

1940–1949

12.1%1,212

1939 or earlier

4.3%433

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

74.7%7,190

Electricity

21.5%2,070

Bottled/LP Gas

1.9%180

Solar

0.9%91

No Fuel

0.5%52

Coal

0.2%17

Wood

0.2%15

Fuel Oil

0.1%8

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$228,250

Mean Household Incomei

$325,365

Per Capita Incomei

$123,402

Poverty Ratei

2.9%

Unemploymenti

4.3%

Labor Forcei

12,493

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

1.9%186

$10K–$15K

1%100

$15K–$20K

1.2%111

$20K–$25K

0.4%37

$25K–$30K

0.7%72

$30K–$35K

1.2%118

$35K–$40K

0.6%58

$40K–$45K

0.8%81

$45K–$50K

1.2%116

$50K–$60K

4.1%396

$60K–$75K

3.7%359

$75K–$100K

3.1%302

$100K–$125K

7.8%754

$125K–$150K

5%481

$150K–$200K

11.3%1,086

$200K+

55.8%5,366

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

140

Residentsi

168

Avg. Tenant Renti

$499/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

134 months

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers74 homes93% occupied$497/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Project Based Section 866 homes98% occupied$502/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $228,250/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $68K/yr

89.2%

Very low income$68K–$114K/yr

8.9%

Low income$114K–$183K/yr

1.9%

Who Receives This Housing

69% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

31.8% of subsidized households are minority

33.3% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

91% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

3,54214%

By Region

Top Countries

Philippines

317

India

309

Canada

215

China

183

Korea

170

Poland

United Kingdom

Germany

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

11,809

Avg. Commutei

29.3 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

11,956

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

877(4.7% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

99.2%Insured

0.8%Uninsured