Lafayette County, Missouri

Total Population: 32,974

County Seat: Lexington

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Median Home Value

$200,300

Owner-occupied units

Median Household Income

$79,091

Across all households

Median Age

40.9 yrs

Across all residents

Bachelor's Degree+

24.4%

Adults 25 and older

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Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White (Non-Hispanic)90.8%
Hispanic or Latino3.3%
Two or More Races3.0%
Black (Non-Hispanic)1.7%
Asian (Non-Hispanic)0.6%
Am. Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
Other Race0.2%

Under 18 Years

23.1%

65 Years and Over

18.9%

Male

50.1%

Female

49.9%

U.S. Citizens (18+)

98.5%

No Health Insurance

9.0%

Education

3 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

90.8%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

24.4%

Enrolled in College (18+)

3.6%

Economics

6 fields

Median Household Income

$79,091

Mean Household Income

$91,942

Per Capita Income

$35,510

Unemployment Rate (16+)

2.2%

In Labor Force (19–64)

79.2%

SNAP / Food Stamps

9.6%

Housing & Households

13 fields

Median Home Value

$200,300

Median Rent

$848/mo

Total Housing Units

14,183

Owner-Occupied

76.5%

Renter-Occupied

23.5%

Vacancy Rate

12.3%

Married Couple Households

54.4%

Cohabiting Couple Households

8.7%

Male Householder, No Partner

15.7%

Female Householder, No Partner

21.2%

Average Household Size

2.60

Broadband Internet Access

84.4%

Housing Built Since 2010

5.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 29107.