Lafayette, CA Demographics

A map of Lafayette's Population by Race

Lafayette, California had a population of 25,391 in 2020. It was 70.7% White, 0.7% Black, 12.4% Asian, 8.2% Hispanic, 0.8% Native American/Other, and 7.2% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Lafayette, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 1,611 places in California, Lafayette is the 299th most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).

Lafayette's White Population

17,950 residents of Lafayette identify as White, or 70.7%. This makes the White share of the population of Lafayette considerably larger than the White share of the population of California (34.7% White). Of the 1,611 places in California, Lafayette is ranked #549 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Lafayette is more White than neighboring Saranap (68.8% White), Moraga (61.9% White), and Orinda (67.1% White). Lafayette is less White than neighboring Acalanes Ridge (71.4% White), and Reliez Valley (71.5% White).

Lafayette's Black Population

170 residents of Lafayette identify as Black, or 0.7%. This makes the Black share of the population of Lafayette roughly similar to the Black share of the population of California (5.4% Black). Of the 1,611 places in California, Lafayette is ranked #875 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Lafayette is less Black than neighboring Saranap (1.5% Black), Moraga (1.2% Black), Reliez Valley (1.8% Black), and Orinda (1% Black).

Lafayette's Asian Population

3,159 residents of Lafayette identify as Asian, or 12.4%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Lafayette roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of California (15.1% Asian). Of the 1,611 places in California, Lafayette is ranked #241 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Lafayette is more Asian than neighboring Saranap (10.9% Asian), and Reliez Valley (11.5% Asian). Lafayette is less Asian than neighboring Acalanes Ridge (13.6% Asian), Moraga (18.6% Asian), and Orinda (17.4% Asian).

Lafayette's Hispanic Population

2,075 residents of Lafayette identify as Hispanic, or 8.2%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Lafayette considerably less than the Hispanic share of the population of California (39.4% Hispanic). Of the 1,611 places in California, Lafayette is ranked #1358 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Lafayette is more Hispanic than neighboring Reliez Valley (8.1% Hispanic), and Orinda (6.6% Hispanic). Lafayette is less Hispanic than neighboring Acalanes Ridge (8.3% Hispanic), Saranap (10.7% Hispanic), and Moraga (9.8% Hispanic).

Lafayette's Native American/Other Population

207 residents of Lafayette identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.8%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Lafayette roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of California (1.3% Native American/Other). Of the 1,611 places in California, Lafayette is ranked #1165 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Lafayette is more Native American/Other than neighboring Acalanes Ridge (0.7% Native American/Other), Moraga (0.7% Native American/Other), and Reliez Valley (0.7% Native American/Other). Lafayette is less Native American/Other than neighboring Saranap (1% Native American/Other).

Lafayette's Multiracial Population

1,830 residents of Lafayette identify as Multiracial, or 7.2%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Lafayette roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of California (4.1% Multiracial). Of the 1,611 places in California, Lafayette is ranked #225 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Lafayette is more Multiracial than neighboring Acalanes Ridge (5.2% Multiracial), Saranap (7.1% Multiracial), and Reliez Valley (6.5% Multiracial). Lafayette is less Multiracial than neighboring Moraga (7.8% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.