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.

Lake Lafayette, MO Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

237

Median Agei

45.4

Race & Ethnicityi

White

89.9%213

Black

5.9%14

Two or More

3.4%8

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.8%2

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

9.5%16

High School Diploma

56.8%96

Some College (<1 yr)

7.7%13

Some College (1+ yr)

4.1%7

Associate's Degree

13%22

Bachelor's Degree

4.1%7

Master's Degree

1.2%2

HS or Higher

96.4%

BA or Higher

5.3%

Graduate+

1.2%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$76,800

Median Renti

—

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

96.4%80

Renter-Occupied

3.6%3

Total Units

112

Homeownership

96.4%

Vacancy Rate

25.9%

Home Values

Under $50K

20%16

$50K–$100K

47.5%38

$100K–$150K

10%8

$150K–$200K

8.8%7

$200K–$300K

3.8%3

$300K–$500K

10%8

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

Year Built

2010–2019

11.6%13

2000–2009

16.1%18

1990–1999

7.1%8

1980–1989

14.3%16

1970–1979

26.8%30

1960–1969

19.6%22

1950–1959

4.5%5

Heating Fuel

Electricity

38.6%32

Bottled/LP Gas

34.9%29

Utility Gas

19.3%16

Wood

7.2%6

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$46,563

Mean Household Incomei

$44,834

Per Capita Incomei

$17,645

Poverty Ratei

43.5%

Unemploymenti

6.8%

Labor Forcei

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

13.3%11

$10K–$15K

2.4%2

$15K–$20K

21.7%18

$20K–$25K

3.6%3

$25K–$30K

1.2%1

$30K–$35K

1.2%1

$35K–$40K

1.2%1

$40K–$45K

2.4%2

$45K–$50K

21.7%18

$50K–$60K

8.4%7

$60K–$75K

4.8%4

$75K–$100K

7.2%6

$100K–$125K

9.6%8

$125K–$150K

1.2%1

Ancestry & Heritage

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

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

20(11% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

91.1%Insured

8.9%Uninsured