Lafayette & West Lafayette Cities PUMA, IN

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2021 Population

185,961

3.8% 1-year decline

US Senator

Todd Young

Republican Party

US Senator

Mike Braun

Republican Party

2021 Median Age

28.5

0.352% 1-year increase

2021 Poverty Rate

18.4%

2.17% 1-year decrease

2021 Median Household Income

$53,468

2.97% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$169,500

5.34% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

89,046

4.17% 1-year decline

About

In 2021, Lafayette & West Lafayette Cities PUMA, IN had a population of 186k people with a median age of 28.5 and a median household income of $53,468. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Lafayette & West Lafayette Cities PUMA, IN declined from 193,302 to 185,961, a −3.8% decrease and its median household income grew from $51,926 to $53,468, a 2.97% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Lafayette & West Lafayette Cities PUMA, IN are White (Non-Hispanic) (74.5%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (7.87%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (5.57%), White (Hispanic) (4.81%), and Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.8%).

14.1% of the households in Lafayette & West Lafayette Cities PUMA, IN 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.

91.5% of the residents in Lafayette & West Lafayette Cities PUMA, IN are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Tippecanoe County--Lafayette & West Lafayette Cities PUMA, IN are Purdue University-Main Campus (12,568 degrees awarded in 2021), Ross Medical Education Center-Lafayette (50 degrees), and Tricoci University of Beauty Culture-Lafayette (48 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Lafayette & West Lafayette Cities PUMA, IN was $169,500, and the homeownership rate was 54.3%.

Most people in Lafayette & West Lafayette Cities PUMA, IN drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 17.7 minutes. The average car ownership in Lafayette & West Lafayette Cities PUMA, IN was 2 cars per household.

Lafayette & West Lafayette Cities PUMA, IN borders Montgomery, Clinton, White, Carroll & Benton Counties PUMA, IN and Clay, Sullivan, Parke, Fountain, Vermillion & Warren Counties PUMA, IN.

United States Indiana

Population & Diversity

Lafayette & West Lafayette Cities PUMA, IN is home to a population of 186k people, from which 91.5% are citizens. As of 2021, 11.6% of Lafayette & West Lafayette Cities PUMA, IN residents were born outside of the country (21.6k people).

In 2021, there were 9.47 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (139k people) in Lafayette & West Lafayette Cities PUMA, IN than any other race or ethnicity. There were 14.6k Asian (Non-Hispanic) and 10.4k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in Lafayette & West Lafayette Cities PUMA, IN are Spanish (8,842 households), Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese) (4,860 households), and Korean (1,378 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

90,836

Women

48.8%

95,319

Men

51.2%

The resident population of United States in 2021 was 186,155 inhabitants, with 51.2% men, and 48.8% women.

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Citizenship

91.5%

2021 Citizenship

91.3%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 91.5% of Lafayette & West Lafayette Cities PUMA, IN residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Lafayette & West Lafayette Cities PUMA, IN was 91.3%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Lafayette & West Lafayette Cities PUMA, IN compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Lafayette & West Lafayette Cities PUMA, IN

White (Non-Hispanic)
139k ± 413
Asian (Non-Hispanic)
14.6k ± 399
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
10.4k ± 505

8.7%

Hispanic Population

16.2k people

8.7% of the people in Lafayette & West Lafayette Cities PUMA, IN are hispanic (16.2k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Lafayette & West Lafayette Cities PUMA, IN as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

China
4,926 ± 1,700 people
Mexico
4,025 ± 1,541 people
India
3,266 ± 1,391 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Lafayette & West Lafayette Cities PUMA, IN was China, the natal country of 4,926 Lafayette & West Lafayette Cities PUMA, IN residents, followed by Mexico with 4,025 and India with 3,266.

Foreign-Born Population

11.6%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

21.6k people

11.8%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

22.9k people

As of 2021, 11.6% of Lafayette & West Lafayette Cities PUMA, IN residents (21.6k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Lafayette & West Lafayette Cities PUMA, IN was 11.8%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Lafayette & West Lafayette Cities PUMA, IN compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
8,842 households (5.04%)
Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese)
4,860 households (2.77%)
Korean
1,378 households (0.786%)

14.1% of the households in Lafayette & West Lafayette Cities PUMA, IN reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is lower than the national average of 21.7%. 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.

In 2021, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Lafayette & West Lafayette Cities PUMA, IN was Spanish. 5.04% of the households in Lafayette & West Lafayette Cities PUMA, IN reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
1,926 ± 267
Gulf War (2001-)
1,341 ± 315
Gulf War (1990s)
998 ± 233

Lafayette & West Lafayette Cities PUMA, IN has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.44 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Lafayette & West Lafayette Cities PUMA, IN employs 89k people. The largest industries in Lafayette & West Lafayette Cities PUMA, IN are Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (17,272 people), Motor vehicles & motor vehicle equipment manufacturing (7,647 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (6,444 people), and the highest paying industries are Machinery, equipment, & supplies merchant wholesalers ($159,247), Construction, & mining & oil & gas field machinery manufacturing ($132,899), and Structural metals, & boiler, tank, & shipping container manufacturing ($129,737).

Males in Lafayette & West Lafayette Cities PUMA, IN have an average income that is 1.33 times higher than the average income of females, which is $47,560. The income inequality in Lafayette & West Lafayette Cities PUMA, IN (measured using the Gini index) is 0.483, which is higher than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

42,080

Women

45.3%

50,844

Men

54.7%

The workforce of Lafayette & West Lafayette Cities PUMA, IN in 2020 was 92,924 people, with 45.3% woman, and 54.7% men.

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Occupations

89k

2021 Value

−4.17%

1 Year decline

± −4.17%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Lafayette & West Lafayette Cities PUMA, IN declined at a rate of −4.17%, from 92.9k employees to 89k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Lafayette & West Lafayette Cities PUMA, IN, are Postsecondary teachers (7,058 people), Other assemblers and fabricators (3,209 people), and Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (1,785 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Lafayette & West Lafayette Cities PUMA, IN.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Indiana (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

89k

2021 Value

−4.17%

1 Year decline

± −4.17%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Lafayette & West Lafayette Cities PUMA, IN declined at a rate of −4.17%, from 92.9k employees to 89k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Lafayette & West Lafayette Cities PUMA, IN, are Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (17,272 people), Motor vehicles & motor vehicle equipment manufacturing (7,647 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (6,444 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Lafayette & West Lafayette Cities PUMA, IN, though some of these residents may live in Lafayette & West Lafayette Cities PUMA, IN and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$39,096

Median earning men ± $1,135

$27,606

Median earning women ± $1,278

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Public Administration ($58,224), Information ($55,411), and Wholesale Trade ($51,384).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Public Administration ($49,789), Construction ($43,259), and Manufacturing ($38,871).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Indiana. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

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

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Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Indiana went to Donald J. Trump with 57% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (41%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.95%).

Todd Young and Mike Braun are the senators currently representing the state of Indiana. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Indiana is currently represented by 9 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Lafayette & West Lafayette Cities PUMA, IN. Showing the available data for Indiana.

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (57%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (41%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.95%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Indiana went to Donald J. Trump with 57% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (41%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.95%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Indiana for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Indiana

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Todd Young

Senator from Indiana

Assumed office on January 3, 2017

Mike Braun

Senator from Indiana

Assumed office on January 3, 2019

Todd Young and Mike Braun are the senators currently representing Indiana.

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 Indiana over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Indiana

Indiana is currently represented by 9 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 Indiana have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in Lafayette & West Lafayette Cities PUMA, IN awarded 12,701 degrees. The student population of Lafayette & West Lafayette Cities PUMA, IN in 2021 is skewed towards men, with 29,076 male students and 21,608 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Lafayette & West Lafayette Cities PUMA, IN are White (7,470 and 74.2%), followed by Asian (960 and 9.54%), Hispanic or Latino (644 and 6.4%), and Two or More Races (385 and 3.83%).

The largest universities in Lafayette & West Lafayette Cities PUMA, IN by number of degrees awarded are Purdue University-Main Campus (12,568 and 99%), Ross Medical Education Center-Lafayette (50 and 0.394%), and Tricoci University of Beauty Culture-Lafayette (48 and 0.378%).

The most popular majors in Tippecanoe County--Lafayette & West Lafayette Cities PUMA, IN are General Business Administration & Management (688 and 5.42%), Mechanical Engineering (582 and 4.58%), and Computer Science (572 and 4.5%).

The median tuition cost in Tippecanoe County--Lafayette & West Lafayette Cities PUMA, IN for a public four year colleges is $9,718 for in-state students and $28,520 for out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2021 in Lafayette & West Lafayette Cities PUMA, IN, the percentage of applicants admitted was 68.8%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 25.1%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 50,684 (57.4% men and 42.6% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2021 there were 50,684 students enrolled in Lafayette & West Lafayette Cities PUMA, IN, 57.4% men and 42.6% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 29,204 records, of which 45.3% were women and 54.7% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Computer Science
476 degree-majors awarded
Mechanical Engineering
395 degree-majors awarded
Industrial Engineering
264 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Tippecanoe County--Lafayette & West Lafayette Cities PUMA, IN was Computer Science with 476 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Tippecanoe County--Lafayette & West Lafayette Cities PUMA, IN according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Purdue University-Main Campus
12,568 degrees awarded
Ross Medical Education Center-Lafayette
50 degrees awarded
Tricoci University of Beauty Culture-Lafayette
48 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Purdue University-Main Campus with 12,568 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 6,966 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Lafayette & West Lafayette Cities PUMA, IN, which is 1.21 times more than the 5,735 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 7,470 degrees mean that there were 7.78 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Asian, with 960 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 2-year ($18,650) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Private not-for-profit, 2-year ($1,414) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,000) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2021, 0.547% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.641% of women were in the same situation.

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

Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of Lafayette & West Lafayette Cities PUMA, IN in 2021 were Some college (40.4k), High School or Equivalent (39.2k), and Bachelors Degree (30.9k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Lafayette & West Lafayette Cities PUMA, IN was $169,500 in 2021, which is 0.692 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $160,900 to $169,500, a 5.34% increase. The homeownership rate in Lafayette & West Lafayette Cities PUMA, IN is 54.3%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Lafayette & West Lafayette Cities PUMA, IN have an average commute time of 17.7 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Lafayette & West Lafayette Cities PUMA, IN is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Lafayette & West Lafayette Cities PUMA, IN is $53,468. In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Lafayette & West Lafayette Cities PUMA, IN was Carmel City & Fishers Town (West) PUMA, IN with a value of $109,222, followed by Noblesville City & Fishers Town (East) PUMA, IN and Boone & Hamilton (Northwest) Counties PUMA, IN, with respective values of $106,755 and $93,318.

Housing

Property

$169,500

Median Property Value 2021

±$3,652

$39,003

Median Property Taxes

±$1,506

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 & West Lafayette Cities PUMA, IN the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Lafayette & West Lafayette Cities PUMA, IN compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

54.3%

Homeownership

2021

66.3%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 54.3% of the housing units in Lafayette & West Lafayette Cities PUMA, IN were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 55.2%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Lafayette & West Lafayette Cities PUMA, IN compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Lafayette & West Lafayette Cities PUMA, IN was Carmel City & Fishers Town (West) PUMA, IN with a value of $109,222, followed by Noblesville City & Fishers Town (East) PUMA, IN and Boone & Hamilton (Northwest) Counties PUMA, IN, with respective values of $106,755 and $93,318.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Lafayette & West Lafayette Cities PUMA, IN colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$53,468

Median Household Income

± $1,893

71.8k

Number of Households

± 2,210

In 2021, the median household income of the 71.8k households in Lafayette & West Lafayette Cities PUMA, IN grew to $53,468 from the previous year's value of $51,926.

The following chart displays the households in Lafayette & West Lafayette Cities PUMA, IN 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.

Wage Distribution

0.483

2021 Wage GINI in Lafayette & West Lafayette Cities PUMA, IN

0.484

2020 Wage GINI in Lafayette & West Lafayette Cities PUMA, IN

In 2021, the income inequality in Lafayette & West Lafayette Cities PUMA, IN was 0.483 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.158% decline from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Lafayette & West Lafayette Cities PUMA, IN was higher than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed less evenly in Lafayette & West Lafayette Cities PUMA, IN in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Lafayette & West Lafayette Cities PUMA, IN across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (75.8%)
Carpooled (7.55%)
Worked At Home (6.77%)

In 2021, 75.8% of workers in Lafayette & West Lafayette Cities PUMA, IN drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (7.55%) and those who worked at home (6.77%).

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.

Commute Time

17.7 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Lafayette & West Lafayette Cities PUMA, IN have a shorter commute time (17.7 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 0.873% of the workforce in Lafayette & West Lafayette Cities PUMA, IN have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Lafayette & West Lafayette Cities PUMA, IN compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

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

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

18.4% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Lafayette & West Lafayette Cities PUMA, IN (31.2k out of 169k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males 18 - 24, followed by Females 18 - 24 and then Females 25 - 34.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Lafayette & West Lafayette Cities PUMA, IN is White, followed by Asian and Hispanic.

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.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

93.9% of the population of Lafayette & West Lafayette Cities PUMA, IN has health coverage, with 61% on employee plans, 10.4% on Medicaid, 9.55% on Medicare, 12.2% on non-group plans, and 0.794% on military or VA plans.

Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 24% under 18 years, 34.7% between 18 and 34 years, 30.1% between 35 and 64 years, and 11.2% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 50.6% were men and 49.4% were women.

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

Uninsured People

6.08%

Uninsured

61%

Employer Coverage

10.4%

Medicaid

9.55%

Medicare

12.2%

Non-Group

0.794%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Lafayette & West Lafayette Cities PUMA, IN declined by 6.28% from 6.48% to 6.08%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Lafayette & West Lafayette Cities PUMA, IN changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.