Wealth Index

The wealth index reflects the overall economic prosperity and financial well-being of a county's residents based on income levels, employment rates, and income inequality metrics.

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Income Statistics Overview

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Metric Lafayette Indiana Avg US Average
Median Household Income $52,793 $70,132 $78,145
Median Personal Income $52,793 $70,132 $78,145
Average income growth 3.3% 3.3% 3.3%

Household Income Trend

Median Household Income Over Time

Lafayette
United States
Year Lafayette United States

Economic Inequality in Lafayette | Gender Pay Gap | Gini Index

Metric Lafayette Indiana Avg US Average
Gini Index 0.490 0.544 0.570
Male Median Income $50,611 $63,558 $67,746
Female Median Income $41,233 $49,036 $54,793
Gender Pay Gap 18.5% 22.8% 19.1%

Income by Sex Over Time

Male
Female
Year Male Income Female Income Gap %

Employment

Metric Lafayette Indiana Avg US Average
Unemployment Rate 3.6% 4.3% 5.2%
Working from Home 7.5% 9.6% 13.4%
Commute time (minutes) 15 21 22

Unemployment Rate Over Time

Lafayette
United States
Year Lafayette United States