Lafayette County, Missouri
Lafayette County is home to 33,115 people. 9.3% of residents live below the poverty line, below the Missouri rate (12.6%). The median household income is $80,612.
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| Measure | Value | Missouri | Year | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 33,115 | 6,191,814 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median household income | $80,612 | $70,702 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Below poverty line | 9.3% | 12.6% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Children in poverty | 12.2% | 15.8% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| No health insurance | 8.2% | 8.8% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 26.2% | 32.4% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median home value | $216,500 | $230,300 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median gross rent | $928 | $1,033 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Renters paying 30%+ of income | 40.3% | 45.6% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Foreign-born | 2.3% | 4.5% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median age | 40.9 years | 39.0 years | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
Neighboring counties
Figures are the latest published estimates, from the sources named; survey estimates carry margins of error.