Lafayette County, MO

County

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2023 Population
32,974
0.353% 1-year growth
US Senator
Josh Hawley
Republican Party
US Senator
Eric Schmitt
Republican Party
2023 Median Age
40.9
1.21% 1-year decrease
2023 Poverty Rate
9.72%
5.76% 1-year increase
2023 Median Household Income
$79,091
0.885% 1-year growth
2023 Median Property Value
$200,300
7.11% 1-year growth
2023 Employed Population
15,986
1.96% 1-year growth

About

In 2023, Lafayette County, MO had a population of 33k people with a median age of 40.9 and a median household income of $79,091. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Lafayette County, MO grew from 32,858 to 32,974, a 0.353% increase and its median household income grew from $78,397 to $79,091, a 0.885% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Lafayette County, MO are White (Non-Hispanic) (90.8%), Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) (2.67%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (1.74%), Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) (1.33%), and Other (Hispanic) (1.06%).

None of the households in Lafayette County, MO reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

98.8% of the residents in Lafayette County, MO are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Lafayette County, MO are Lex La-Ray Technical Center (21 degrees awarded in 2023).

In 2023, the median property value in Lafayette County, MO was $200,300, and the homeownership rate was 76.5%.

Most people in Lafayette County, MO drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 26 minutes. The average car ownership in Lafayette County, MO was 2 cars per household.

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Population & Diversity

Lafayette County, MO is home to a population of 33k people, from which 98.8% are citizens. As of 2023, 2.54% of Lafayette County, MO residents were born outside of the country (836 people).

In 2023, there were 34.1 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (29.9k people) in Lafayette County, MO than any other race or ethnicity. There were 879 Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) and 574 Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

98.8%
2023 Citizenship
99.4%
2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 98.8% of Lafayette County, MO residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Lafayette County, MO was 99.4%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Lafayette County, MO
  1. White (Non-Hispanic)
    29.9k ± 58
  2. Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic)
    879 ± 159
  3. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
    574 ± 84
3.32%
Hispanic Population
1.1k people

In 2023, there were 34.1 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (29.9k people) in Lafayette County, MO than any other race or ethnicity. There were 879 Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) and 574 Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

3.32% of the people in Lafayette County, MO are hispanic (1.1k people).

The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Lafayette County, MO as a share of the total population.

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Global Diversity

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Most Common Origin
  1. Mexico
    41,951 ± 5,011 people
  2. India
    23,410 ± 3,749 people
  3. China
    17,257 ± 3,221 people

In 2023, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Missouri was Mexico, the natal country of 41,951 Missouri residents, followed by India with 23,410 and China with 17,257.

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Foreign-Born Population

2.54%
2023 Foreign-Born Population
836 people
2.06%
2022 Foreign-Born Population
678 people

As of 2023, 2.54% of Lafayette County, MO residents (836 people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Lafayette County, MO was 2.06%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period
  1. Vietnam
    595 ± 207
  2. Gulf War (2001-)
    483 ± 161
  3. Gulf War (1990s)
    334 ± 132

Lafayette County, MO has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.23 times greater than any other conflict.

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Economy

The economy of Lafayette County, MO employs 16k people. In 2023, the largest industries in Lafayette County, MO were Health Care & Social Assistance (2,745 people), Retail Trade (1,873 people), and Manufacturing (1,701 people), and the highest paying industries were Utilities ($69,375), Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($66,641), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($60,431).

Employment

Occupations

16k
2023 Value
± 968
1.96%
1 Year growth
± 8.32%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Lafayette County, MO grew at a rate of 1.96%, from 15.7k employees to 16k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Lafayette County, MO, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (1,739 people), Production Occupations (1,418 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (1,291 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Lafayette County, MO.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Industries

Employment by Industries

16k
2023 Value
± 968
1.96%
1 Year growth
± 8.32%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Lafayette County, MO grew at a rate of 1.96%, from 15.7k employees to 16k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Lafayette County, MO, are Health Care & Social Assistance (2,745 people), Retail Trade (1,873 people), and Manufacturing (1,701 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Lafayette County, MO, though some of these residents may live in Lafayette County, MO and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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Median Earnings by Industry

$51,617
Median earning men ± $3,690
$38,934
Median earning women ± $2,336

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Wholesale Trade ($75,521), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($74,375), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($65,230).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($51,406), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($49,120), and Public Administration ($45,923).

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Employment by Industry Sector

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2.17%
Year-over-year growth
Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 2.94M people employed in Missouri. This represents a 2.17% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 11.8%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Missouri.

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Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments
  1. 79
    Construction
  2. 76
    Other Services (except Public Administration)
  3. 46
    Retail Trade

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Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll
  1. $62.3k
    Manufacturing
  2. $48.5k
    Health Care and Social Assistance
  3. $28.6k
    Construction

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Civics

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Missouri went to Donald J. Trump with 58.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (40.1%), followed by Chase Oliver (0.797%).

Josh Hawley and Eric Schmitt are the senators currently representing the state of Missouri. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Missouri is currently represented by 8 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

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2024 Election Results
  1. Donald J. Trump (58.5%)
    Republican Party
  2. Kamala Harris (40.1%)
    Democratic Party
  3. Chase Oliver (0.797%)
    Libertarian Party

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Missouri went to Donald J. Trump with 58.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (40.1%), followed by Chase Oliver (0.797%).

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Senator Elections

US Senators from Missouri

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Josh Hawley
Senator from Missouri1
Assumed office on January 3, 2019
Eric Schmitt
Senator from Missouri3
Assumed office on January 3, 2023

Josh Hawley and Eric Schmitt are the senators currently representing Missouri.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Missouri over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

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US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Missouri

Missouri is currently represented by 8 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Missouri have changed over time starting in 2008.

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Education

In 2023, universities in Lafayette County, MO awarded 21 degrees. The student population of Lafayette County, MO in 2023 is skewed towards women, with 1 male students and 21 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Lafayette County, MO are White (18 and 85.7%), followed by Black or African American (3 and 14.3%), Hispanic or Latino (0 and 0%), and Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders (0 and 0%).

The largest universities in Lafayette County, MO by number of degrees awarded are Lex La-Ray Technical Center (21 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Lafayette County, MO are Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (20 and 95.2%), Autobody & Collision Repair Technology (1 and 4.76%), and Automobile Mechanics Technology (0 and 0%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

Measure

In 2023 in Lafayette County, MO, the percentage of applicants admitted was 75%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 100%. The number of students enrolled in 2023 was 22 (4.55% men and 95.5% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2023 there were 22 students enrolled in Lafayette County, MO, 4.55% men and 95.5% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 18 records, of which 94.4% were women and 5.56% men.

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Completions

Concentrations

Most Common
  1. Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training
    20 degrees awarded
  2. Autobody & Collision Repair Technology
    1 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common concentation for 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate recipients in Lafayette County, MO was Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training with 20 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate from schools in Lafayette County, MO according to their major.

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Universities

Gender
Race
Lex La-Ray Technical Center
Largest Universities by degrees awarded
21 degrees awarded

In 2023, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Lex La-Ray Technical Center with 21 degrees awarded.

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Student Diversity

In 2023, 3 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Lafayette County, MO, which is 0.167 times less than the 18 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2023, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 18 degrees mean that there were 6 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 3 degrees awarded.

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Awarded Degrees over Time

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Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2023, 0.755% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.664% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

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Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2023 were High School or Equivalent (1.48M), Some college (1.09M), and Bachelors Degree (886k).

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Housing & Living

The median property value in Lafayette County, MO was $200,300 in 2023, which is 0.66 times smaller than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $187,000 to $200,300, a 7.11% increase. The homeownership rate in Lafayette County, MO is 76.5%, which is higher than the national average of 65%.

People in Lafayette County, MO have an average commute time of 26 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Lafayette County, MO is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Lafayette County, MO is $79,091. In 2023, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Lafayette County, MO was Census Tract 906.02, Lafayette County, MO with a value of $93,304, followed by Census Tract 906.01, Lafayette County, MO and Census Tract 902, Lafayette County, MO, with respective values of $85,855 and $82,326.

In 2024, 10.4% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Lafayette County, MO. From 2014 to 2024, the indicator grew 0.486%.

Housing

Property

$200,300
Median Property Value 2023
±$9,255
$9,510
Median Property Taxes
±$714

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Lafayette County, MO the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

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Rent vs Own

76.5%
Homeownership
2023
66.2%
Homeowners with Mortgage
2023

In 2023, 76.5% of the housing units in Lafayette County, MO were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 75.6%.

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Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity
Highest Median Household Income (Total)
  1. Census Tract 906.02, Lafayette County, MO
  2. Census Tract 906.01, Lafayette County, MO
  3. Census Tract 902, Lafayette County, MO

In 2023, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Lafayette County, MO was Census Tract 906.02, Lafayette County, MO with a value of $93,304, followed by Census Tract 906.01, Lafayette County, MO and Census Tract 902, Lafayette County, MO, with respective values of $85,855 and $82,326.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Lafayette County, MO colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

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Household Income

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$79,091
Median Household Income
± $5,403
12.4k
Number of Households
± 852

In 2023, the median household income of the 12.4k households in Lafayette County, MO grew to $79,091 from the previous year's value of $78,397.

The following chart displays the households in Lafayette County, MO distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

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Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Lafayette County, MO is from Missouri.
0.451
2023 Wage GINI in Missouri
0.455
2022 Wage GINI in Missouri

In 2023, the income inequality in Missouri was 0.451 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.848% decline from 2022 to 2023, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Missouri was lower than than the national average of 0.476. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Missouri in comparison to the national average.

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Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023
  1. Drove Alone (81.5%)
  2. Worked At Home (8.13%)
  3. Carpooled (7.65%)

In 2023, 81.5% of workers in Lafayette County, MO drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (8.13%) and those who carpooled to work (7.65%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

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Commute Time

26 minutes
Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Lafayette County, MO have a shorter commute time (26 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 2.47% of the workforce in Lafayette County, MO have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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Car Ownership

2 cars
Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Lafayette County, MO distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Lafayette County, MO have 2 cars.

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Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2024, 10.4% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Lafayette County, MO. From 2014 to 2024, the indicator grew 0.486%.

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Poverty & Diversity

9.72% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Lafayette County, MO (3.16k out of 32.5k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females < 5, followed by Females 35 - 44 and then Females 45 - 54.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Lafayette County, MO is White, followed by Hispanic and Other.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

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Children in Poverty

In 2024, 13.8% of the children was living in poverty in Lafayette County, MO. From 2014 to 2024, the indicator declined 7.2%.

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Security

Crimes & Accidents

Indicator

In 2022, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 112 in Lafayette County, MO. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 15 per 100,000 population.

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Health

91% of the population of Lafayette County, MO has health coverage, with 50.4% on employee plans, 12.8% on Medicaid, 15.8% on Medicare, 9.84% on non-group plans, and 2.16% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Lafayette County, MO see 4,102 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.582% decrease from the previous year (4,126 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 2996 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 673 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 50% were men and 50% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

4,102 to 1
Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Lafayette County, MO

Primary care physicians in Lafayette County, MO see an average of 4,102 patients per year. This represents a 0.582% decrease from the previous year (4,126 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Lafayette County, MO in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

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Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 24.2% under 18 years, 17.9% between 18 and 34 years, 39.3% between 35 and 64 years, and 18.6% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 50% were men and 50% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

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Uninsured People

9.03%
Uninsured
50.4%
Employer Coverage
12.8%
Medicaid
15.8%
Medicare
9.84%
Non-Group
2.16%
Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Lafayette County, MO grew by 7.78% from 8.38% to 9.03%.

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Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2024, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was 60.3 in Lafayette County, MO.

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Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2024, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 40.3% in Lafayette County, MO.

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Clinical Care

Indicator

In 2024, the percentage of population under age 65 without health insurance was 12.1% in Lafayette County, MO.

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