Lafayette, IN Profile
Lafayette, IN, population 60,459, is located
in Indiana's Tippecanoe county,
about 58.7 miles from Indianapolis and 85.0 miles from Gary.
Through the 90's Lafayette's population has grown by about 29%.
It is estimated that in the first 5 years of this decade the population of Lafayette has grown by about 7%.
Lafayette's property crime levels tend to be higher than Indiana's average level.
The same data shows violent crime levels in Lafayette tend to be about the same as Indiana's average level.
Population Statistics
Gender
| Population by Gender |
|---|
| Males | 49% |
| Females | 51% |
Race
| Population by Race |
|---|
| White | 89% |
| African American | 3% |
| Native American | 0% |
| Asian | 1% |
| Hawaiian | 0% |
| Other/Mixed | 7% |
Age
| Median Age |
|---|
| Population | 31.70 |
| Males | 30.20 |
| Females | 33.90 |
| Males by Age | Females by Age |
|---|
| Under 20 | 13.00% | | Under 20: | 13.00% |
| 20 to 40 | 19.00% | | 20 to 40: | 17.00% |
| 40 to 60 | 11.00% | | 40 to 60: | 12.00% |
| Over 60 | 6.00% | | Over 60: | 9.00% |
Size
| Population by Year | Change Rate |
|---|
| 2000 | 56,397 | N/A |
| 2001 | 60,739 | 7.70% |
| 2002 | 60,201 | -0.89% |
| 2003 | 60,259 | 0.10% |
| 2004 | 60,357 | 0.16% |
| 2005 | 60,459 | 0.17% |
Economics
| Household Income |
|---|
| Median | $35,859 |
Law Enforcement Statistics
Violent Crimes
| Rate Per 100K People |
|---|
| 2001 | 231 |
| 2002 | 399 |
| 2003 | 399 |
| 2004 | 375 |
| 2005 | 429 |
| 2006 | 431 |
| 2007 | 495 |
| 2008 | 508 |
| Vs. State Violent Crime Rate |
|---|
| Offense |
2001 |
2002 |
2003 |
2004 |
2005 |
2006 |
2007 |
2008 |
| Murder, Man-Slaughter |
0 |
5 |
1 |
4 |
4 |
2 |
0 |
3 |
| Forcible Rape |
11 |
44 |
30 |
15 |
35 |
45 |
36 |
24 |
| Robbery |
64 |
42 |
64 |
60 |
70 |
77 |
68 |
53 |
| Aggravated Assault |
56 |
137 |
148 |
152 |
149 |
138 |
199 |
245 |
Property Crimes
| Rate Per 100K People |
|---|
| 2001 | 4,794 |
| 2002 | 5,458 |
| 2003 | 5,258 |
| 2004 | 5,250 |
| 2005 | 5,437 |
| 2006 | 5,652 |
| 2007 | 5,033 |
| 2008 | 4,688 |
| Vs. State Property Crime Rate |
|---|
| Offense |
2001 |
2002 |
2003 |
2004 |
2005 |
2006 |
2007 |
2008 |
| Burglary |
474 |
624 |
603 |
719 |
649 |
779 |
610 |
610 |
| Larceny, Theft |
2,108 |
2,369 |
2,459 |
2,358 |
2,394 |
2448 |
2290 |
2191 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft |
137 |
125 |
143 |
159 |
224 |
213 |
183 |
199 |
| Arson |
12 |
21 |
8 |
15 |
13 |
17 |
16 |
16
|
Location
| Elevation | 567 feet above sea level |
| Land Area | 13.4 Square Miles |
