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, CO Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

30,602

Median Agei

39.1

Race & Ethnicityi

White

69.5%21,277

Hispanic/Latino

19.2%5,872

Two or More

6.1%1,880

Asian

3.9%1,179

Black

0.8%248

Other

0.3%90

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0.2%56

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

1%221

High School Diploma

9.9%2,174

Some College (<1 yr)

5.2%1,127

Some College (1+ yr)

8.9%1,948

Associate's Degree

6.5%1,417

Bachelor's Degree

36.7%8,024

Master's Degree

18.1%3,954

Professional Degree

3.4%744

Doctorate

5.3%1,155

HS or Higher

95%

BA or Higher

63.5%

Graduate+

26.8%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$686,500

Median Renti

$2,121

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

65.7%8,293

Renter-Occupied

34.3%4,335

Total Units

12,939

Homeownership

65.7%

Vacancy Rate

2.4%

Home Values

Under $50K

4.5%376

$50K–$100K

2.9%243

$100K–$150K

0.4%37

$150K–$200K

0.7%58

$200K–$300K

1.6%134

$300K–$500K

13.1%1,088

$500K–$1M

58.5%4,850

$1M+

18.2%1,507

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

230

$1,250–$1,500

276

$1,500–$2,000

1,130

$2,000+

2,412

Year Built

2020 or later

2.4%315

2010–2019

21%2,721

2000–2009

9.2%1,186

1990–1999

27.5%3,556

1980–1989

17.6%2,274

1970–1979

14.2%1,834

1960–1969

1.9%248

1950–1959

1.6%210

1940–1949

1.4%175

1939 or earlier

3.2%420

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

72%9,095

Electricity

25.1%3,170

Other

0.8%106

Fuel Oil

0.7%84

Bottled/LP Gas

0.5%64

Solar

0.4%51

No Fuel

0.3%37

Wood

0.2%21

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$119,040

Mean Household Incomei

$151,939

Per Capita Incomei

$62,261

Poverty Ratei

5.6%

Unemploymenti

3.8%

Labor Forcei

17,738

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

2%249

$10K–$15K

1.4%173

$15K–$20K

2.1%264

$20K–$25K

2.3%295

$25K–$30K

1.7%209

$30K–$35K

2.5%312

$35K–$40K

2.5%312

$40K–$45K

1.7%218

$45K–$50K

2.7%337

$50K–$60K

5.2%652

$60K–$75K

8.5%1,074

$75K–$100K

11.1%1,403

$100K–$125K

8.6%1,091

$125K–$150K

7.6%956

$150K–$200K

13.7%1,735

$200K+

26.5%3,348

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

415

Residentsi

830

Avg. Tenant Renti

$601/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

5 months

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers326 homes87% occupied$600/mo rent

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

Project Based Section 830 homes98% occupied$612/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $119,040/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $36K/yr

80.3%

Very low income$36K–$60K/yr

17%

Low income$60K–$95K/yr

2.7%

Who Receives This Housing

77.9% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

39.1% of subsidized households are minority

26.1% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

40.4% 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

3,30710.8%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

1,246

United Kingdom

255

India

237

China

165

Korea

112

Canada

103

Germany

Philippines

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

16,870

Avg. Commutei

23.6 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

17,056

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

775(3.2% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

95.7%Insured

4.3%Uninsured

Lafayette, CO Population, Income & Demographics 2026