Lafayette, CO Demographics

A map of Lafayette's Population by Race

Lafayette, Colorado has an estimated population of 30,602, a less than 1% change from the 30,411 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 69.5% White, 19.2% Hispanic, 6.1% Multiracial, 3.9% Asian, 0.8% Black, and 0.5% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Lafayette, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Lafayette has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Colorado overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Lafayette, that probability was 45.9% in 2020 and 47.4% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Lafayette is ranked the 32nd most populous place in Colorado, out of 482 places. 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 was ranked the 31st most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Lafayette's White Population

21,277 residents of Lafayette, or 69.5% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Lafayette is slightly higher than in Colorado overall, where 64.8% of the population is White. Lafayette ranks 320th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 482 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lafayette's White population has declined by an estimated 1.4%. White residents' share of Lafayette's population has decreased from 70.9% to 69.5%.

Lafayette is more White than neighboring Leyner (0% White). Lafayette is less White than neighboring Louisville (78.6% White), Broomfield (72.4% White), Erie (77.2% White), and Paragon Estates (87% White).

Lafayette's Black Population

248 residents of Lafayette, or 0.8% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Lafayette is slightly lower than in Colorado overall, where 3.8% of the population is Black. Lafayette ranks 117th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 482 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lafayette's Black population has declined by an estimated 24.2%. Black residents' share of Lafayette's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.8%.

Lafayette is more Black than neighboring Leyner (0% Black), Erie (0.2% Black), and Paragon Estates (0% Black). Lafayette is less Black than neighboring Louisville (1.4% Black), and Broomfield (1.1% Black).

Lafayette's Asian Population

1,179 residents of Lafayette, or 3.9% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Lafayette is comparable to the share in Colorado overall, where 3.2% of the population is Asian. Lafayette ranks 39th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 482 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lafayette's Asian population has declined by an estimated 6.7%. Asian residents' share of Lafayette's population has remained roughly unchanged at 3.9%.

Lafayette is more Asian than neighboring Louisville (3.7% Asian), Leyner (0% Asian), and Paragon Estates (2.5% Asian). Lafayette is less Asian than neighboring Broomfield (6.9% Asian), and Erie (6.1% Asian).

Lafayette's Hispanic Population

5,872 residents of Lafayette, or 19.2% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Lafayette is slightly lower than in Colorado overall, where 22.5% of the population is Hispanic. Lafayette ranks 162nd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 482 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lafayette's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 4.6%. Hispanic residents' share of Lafayette's population has increased from 18.5% to 19.2%.

Lafayette is more Hispanic than neighboring Louisville (10.4% Hispanic), Leyner (0% Hispanic), Broomfield (14.1% Hispanic), Erie (10.4% Hispanic), and Paragon Estates (8.4% Hispanic).

Lafayette's Native American/Other Population

146 residents of Lafayette, or 0.5% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Lafayette is comparable to the share in Colorado overall, where 1% of the population is Native American/Other. Lafayette ranks 277th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 482 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lafayette's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 45.1%. Native American/Other residents' share of Lafayette's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.5%.

Lafayette is more Native American/Other than neighboring Louisville (0.2% Native American/Other), Leyner (0% Native American/Other), and Paragon Estates (0% Native American/Other). Lafayette is less Native American/Other than neighboring Broomfield (0.8% Native American/Other).

Lafayette's Multiracial Population

1,880 residents of Lafayette, or 6.1% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Lafayette is comparable to the share in Colorado overall, where 4.6% of the population is Multiracial. Lafayette ranks 191st statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 482 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lafayette's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 37.5%. Multiracial residents' share of Lafayette's population has increased from 4.5% to 6.1%.

Lafayette is more Multiracial than neighboring Louisville (5.7% Multiracial), Leyner (0% Multiracial), Broomfield (4.7% Multiracial), Erie (5.7% Multiracial), and Paragon Estates (2.1% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.