Lafayette, CA Population Statistics: Density Map Data
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Area Snapshot Statistics
Key statistics on population, economy, housing, and commuting compared to state and national averages. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
Population
| Metric | Lafayette | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 24,041 | 38,909,900 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 1582.6 | 237.3 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | -0.92% | 0.19% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 45.3 | 35.4 | 37.1 |
| Households | 9,311 | 13,415,389 | 128,459,983 |
Population in Lafayette declined by 2.0% from 2009 to 2023, reaching 24,842 in 2023.
Population Growth 2009–2023
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
Lafayette has a the economy index of A+, which means it is exceptionally prosperous.
| Metric | Lafayette | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $200,000 | $96,718 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 6.25% | 6.01% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 4.8% | 6.4% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Lafayette is about 107% higher than in California.
Housing
| Metric | Lafayette | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $1,305,237 | $642,203 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $2,819 | $1,955 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 76.5% | 55.8% | 65.1% |
The median home price in Lafayette is about 38.6 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $2,819 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Lafayette spend about 48 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 200 hours, about 8.3 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Lafayette | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 24.0 | 23.6 | 22.5 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 48.0 | 47.2 | 44.9 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 200 | 197 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $6,198 | $6,099 | $5,803 |
| Work from home | 38.7% | 15.5% | 13.4% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 35,482 | 16,509 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 3,263 | 2,449 | 1,355 |
The average commute time in Lafayette is about the same as in California.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Lafayette has a education index of A+, which means it is exceptionally educated.
| Metric | Lafayette | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 70.7% | 33.0% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.64 | 2.85 | 2.54 |
Health
Lafayette has a health index of A+, which means it is exceptionally healthy.
| Metric | Lafayette | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 84.5 | 79.6 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 8.5% | 16.4% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 7.0% | 13.9% | 19.0% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Lafayette, California.
What is the population of Lafayette, California?
The population of Lafayette, California is 24,041, compared to the U.S. total of 334,821,731.
What is the population density of Lafayette, California?
The population density of Lafayette, California is 1582.6 people per square mile, compared to the U.S. average of 85.8 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in Lafayette, California?
The median household income in Lafayette, California is $200,000, compared to the U.S. median of $78,145.
What is the median home price in Lafayette, California?
The median home price in Lafayette, California is $1,305,237, compared to the U.S. median of $242,182.
What is the unemployment rate in Lafayette, California?
The unemployment rate in Lafayette, California is 4.8%, compared to the U.S. average of 5.2%.