Statistics for Lafayette County
Latest official figures for Lafayette County, each linked to its source.
Demography
| Population | 17,478 persons | 2025 |
| Median age | 40.8 years | 2024 |
| Live births, July to June | 270 count | 2025 |
| Deaths, July to June | 171 count | 2025 |
| Crude birth rate, July to June | 15.51 per 1,000 inhabitants | 2025 |
| Crude death rate, July to June | 9.82 per 1,000 inhabitants | 2025 |
Labor market
| Unemployment rate | 2.5 % | 2026-08 |
Income and living conditions
| Poverty rate (US official measure) | 12.5 % | 2024 |
| Median household income | 76,462 USD | 2024 |
Economy
| Gross domestic product (GDP), US dollars | 931.9 USD million | 2024 |
| Real GDP growth | 2.9 % | 2024 |