Lafayette, OR Demographics

A map of Lafayette's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	2,877	2,898	64.1%	65.5%
Hispanic	1,412	1,086	31.4%	24.6%
Multiracial	130	260	2.9%	5.9%
Native American/Other	53	117	1.2%	2.6%
Asian	18	49	0.4%	1.1%
Black	0	13	0.0%	0.3%

Lafayette, Oregon has an estimated population of 4,490, a slight increase from the 4,423 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 64.1% White, 31.4% Hispanic, 2.9% Multiracial, 1.2% Native American/Other, 0.4% Asian, and 0.0% Black. 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 less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is more diverse than Oregon 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 50.6% in 2020 and 48.9% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Lafayette is ranked the 110th most populous place in Oregon, out of 426 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 108th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Lafayette's White Population

2,877 residents of Lafayette, or 64.1% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Lafayette is lower than in Oregon overall, where 71.4% of the population is White. Lafayette ranks 369th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 426 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lafayette's White population has remained roughly the same. White residents' share of Lafayette's population has decreased from 65.5% to 64.1%.

Lafayette is less White than neighboring Dayton (67.1% White), Carlton (73.4% White), McMinnville (71.3% White), Dundee (75.6% White), and Yamhill (81.6% White).

Lafayette's Black Population

0 residents of Lafayette, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Lafayette is comparable to the share in Oregon overall, where 1.8% of the population is Black. Lafayette ranks 212th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 426 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lafayette's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Lafayette's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Lafayette is less Black than neighboring Carlton (0.6% Black), McMinnville (0.5% Black), and Dundee (0.2% Black).

Lafayette's Asian Population

18 residents of Lafayette, or 0.4% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Lafayette is slightly lower than in Oregon overall, where 4.4% of the population is Asian. Lafayette ranks 160th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 426 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lafayette's Asian population has declined by an estimated 63.3%. Asian residents' share of Lafayette's population has decreased from 1.1% to 0.4%.

Lafayette is more Asian than neighboring Dayton (0% Asian). Lafayette is less Asian than neighboring Carlton (1.4% Asian), McMinnville (1.6% Asian), Dundee (1.4% Asian), and Yamhill (5.3% Asian).

Lafayette's Hispanic Population

1,412 residents of Lafayette, or 31.4% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Lafayette is significantly higher than in Oregon overall, where 14.7% of the population is Hispanic. Lafayette ranks 36th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 426 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lafayette's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 30.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Lafayette's population has increased from 24.6% to 31.4%.

Lafayette is more Hispanic than neighboring Dayton (26% Hispanic), Carlton (21% Hispanic), McMinnville (20% Hispanic), Dundee (19.8% Hispanic), and Yamhill (11.1% Hispanic).

Lafayette's Native American/Other Population

53 residents of Lafayette, or 1.2% 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 Oregon overall, where 1.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Lafayette ranks 92nd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 426 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lafayette's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 54.7%. Native American/Other residents' share of Lafayette's population has decreased from 2.6% to 1.2%.

Lafayette is more Native American/Other than neighboring Dayton (0% Native American/Other), Carlton (1.1% Native American/Other), McMinnville (1% Native American/Other), Dundee (0.2% Native American/Other), and Yamhill (0% Native American/Other).

Lafayette's Multiracial Population

130 residents of Lafayette, or 2.9% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Lafayette is slightly lower than in Oregon overall, where 6.1% of the population is Multiracial. Lafayette ranks 213th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 426 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lafayette's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 50.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Lafayette's population has decreased from 5.9% to 2.9%.

Lafayette is more Multiracial than neighboring Carlton (2.5% Multiracial), Dundee (2.8% Multiracial), and Yamhill (2% Multiracial). Lafayette is less Multiracial than neighboring Dayton (6.8% Multiracial), and McMinnville (5.6% 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.