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, MN Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

484

Median Agei

36.5

Race & Ethnicityi

White

92.4%447

Hispanic/Latino

6.6%32

Two or More

1%5

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

4.5%15

High School Diploma

29.7%98

Some College (<1 yr)

14.8%49

Some College (1+ yr)

10%33

Associate's Degree

13%43

Bachelor's Degree

18.2%60

Master's Degree

2.7%9

Professional Degree

1.2%4

HS or Higher

94.2%

BA or Higher

22.1%

Graduate+

3.9%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$155,800

Median Renti

$980

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

84.1%148

Renter-Occupied

15.9%28

Total Units

207

Homeownership

84.1%

Vacancy Rate

15%

Home Values

Under $50K

4.1%6

$50K–$100K

7.4%11

$100K–$150K

32.4%48

$150K–$200K

35.8%53

$200K–$300K

18.2%27

$300K–$500K

0.7%1

$500K–$1M

1.4%2

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

$1,500–$2,000

Year Built

2010–2019

1.9%4

2000–2009

6.3%13

1990–1999

2.4%5

1980–1989

3.4%7

1970–1979

14.5%30

1960–1969

10.1%21

1950–1959

13%27

1940–1949

6.3%13

1939 or earlier

42%87

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

59.7%105

Electricity

23.3%41

Bottled/LP Gas

12.5%22

Fuel Oil

4.5%8

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$88,750

Mean Household Incomei

$92,687

Per Capita Incomei

$35,936

Poverty Ratei

3.9%

Unemploymenti

Labor Forcei

284

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

1.1%2

$10K–$15K

1.1%2

$15K–$20K

4.5%8

$30K–$35K

0.6%1

$35K–$40K

4.5%8

$40K–$45K

4.5%8

$50K–$60K

15.9%28

$60K–$75K

13.1%23

$75K–$100K

14.8%26

$100K–$125K

10.2%18

$125K–$150K

17.6%31

$150K–$200K

8%14

$200K+

4%7

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

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers2 homes

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

Ancestry & Heritage

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

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

284

Avg. Commutei

24.4 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

284

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

20(5.4% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

92.4%Insured

7.6%Uninsured