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.

West Lafayette, OH Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

2,857

Median Agei

39.2

Race & Ethnicityi

White

95.8%2,738

Hispanic/Latino

2.5%70

Two or More

1.1%30

Black

0.6%16

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.1%3

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

4.7%89

High School Diploma

36.2%690

Some College (<1 yr)

4.6%87

Some College (1+ yr)

14.3%273

Associate's Degree

12.7%242

Bachelor's Degree

13.3%254

Master's Degree

1.4%27

HS or Higher

87.2%

BA or Higher

14.7%

Graduate+

1.4%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$101,900

Median Renti

$719

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

74.2%838

Renter-Occupied

25.8%292

Total Units

1,157

Homeownership

74.2%

Vacancy Rate

2.3%

Home Values

Under $50K

15.3%128

$50K–$100K

33.8%283

$100K–$150K

21%176

$150K–$200K

21.2%178

$200K–$300K

6.8%57

$300K–$500K

0.6%5

$500K–$1M

0.7%6

$1M+

0.6%5

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

111

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

Year Built

2020 or later

1.2%14

2010–2019

3.5%41

2000–2009

3.9%45

1990–1999

7.8%90

1980–1989

4.4%51

1970–1979

18.1%209

1960–1969

11.1%128

1950–1959

16.9%195

1940–1949

6.3%73

1939 or earlier

26.9%311

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

66.7%754

Electricity

30.2%341

Bottled/LP Gas

1.4%16

Fuel Oil

1.1%12

No Fuel

0.6%7

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$49,261

Mean Household Incomei

$61,373

Per Capita Incomei

$24,584

Poverty Ratei

30.9%

Unemploymenti

3.2%

Labor Forcei

1,354

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

3.2%36

$10K–$15K

9.5%107

$15K–$20K

3.3%37

$20K–$25K

6.3%71

$25K–$30K

3.2%36

$30K–$35K

12.9%146

$35K–$40K

4%45

$40K–$45K

4%45

$45K–$50K

4.9%55

$50K–$60K

7%79

$60K–$75K

9.3%105

$75K–$100K

16%181

$100K–$125K

9.9%112

$125K–$150K

2%23

$150K–$200K

2.4%27

$200K+

2.2%25

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

1,301

Avg. Commutei

23.2 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

1,311

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

131(6.2% of civilian adults)