Lapel, IN Demographics

A map of Lapel's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	2,314	2,175	86.7%	93.5%
Multiracial	180	89	6.7%	3.8%
Hispanic	112	27	4.2%	1.2%
Black	52	13	1.9%	0.6%
Asian	10	9	0.4%	0.4%
Native American/Other	0	12	0.0%	0.5%

Lapel, Indiana has an estimated population of 2,668, a large increase from the 2,325 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 86.7% White, 6.7% Multiracial, 4.2% Hispanic, 1.9% Black, 0.4% Asian, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Lapel, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Lapel has become considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Indiana overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Lapel, that probability was 12.3% in 2020 and 24.1% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Lapel is ranked the 191st most populous place in Indiana, out of 976 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). Lapel was ranked the 196th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Lapel's White Population

2,314 residents of Lapel, or 86.7% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Lapel is considerably higher than in Indiana overall, where 75.4% of the population is White. Lapel ranks 213th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lapel's White population has grown by an estimated 6.4%. White residents' share of Lapel's population has decreased from 93.5% to 86.7%.

Lapel is more White than neighboring Ingalls (76.5% White), Fortville (81.7% White), and Edgewood (85.7% White). Lapel is less White than neighboring Pendleton (87.5% White), and River Forest (95.2% White).

Lapel's Black Population

52 residents of Lapel, or 1.9% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Lapel is lower than in Indiana overall, where 9.1% of the population is Black. Lapel ranks 320th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lapel's Black population has grown by an estimated 300.0%. Black residents' share of Lapel's population has increased from 0.6% to 1.9%.

Lapel is more Black than neighboring Pendleton (0.3% Black), Edgewood (1.7% Black), and River Forest (0% Black). Lapel is less Black than neighboring Ingalls (5.7% Black), and Fortville (7.1% Black).

Lapel's Asian Population

10 residents of Lapel, or 0.4% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Lapel is slightly lower than in Indiana overall, where 2.6% of the population is Asian. Lapel ranks 323rd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lapel's Asian population has grown by an estimated 11.1%. Asian residents' share of Lapel's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.4%.

Lapel is more Asian than neighboring Ingalls (0.2% Asian), Pendleton (0.3% Asian), and River Forest (0% Asian). Lapel is less Asian than neighboring Fortville (1.2% Asian), and Edgewood (1.6% Asian).

Lapel's Hispanic Population

112 residents of Lapel, or 4.2% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Lapel is slightly lower than in Indiana overall, where 8.6% of the population is Hispanic. Lapel ranks 590th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lapel's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 314.8%. Hispanic residents' share of Lapel's population has increased from 1.2% to 4.2%.

Lapel is more Hispanic than neighboring Fortville (3.8% Hispanic), Edgewood (3% Hispanic), and River Forest (0% Hispanic). Lapel is less Hispanic than neighboring Ingalls (14.4% Hispanic), and Pendleton (9.8% Hispanic).

Lapel's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Lapel, or 0.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Lapel is comparable to the share in Indiana overall, where 0.5% of the population is Native American/Other. Lapel ranks 270th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lapel's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Lapel's population has decreased from 0.5% to 0.0%.

Lapel is less Native American/Other than neighboring Pendleton (0.2% Native American/Other), and Fortville (1.7% Native American/Other).

Lapel's Multiracial Population

180 residents of Lapel, or 6.7% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Lapel is slightly higher than in Indiana overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Lapel ranks 273rd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lapel's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 102.2%. Multiracial residents' share of Lapel's population has increased from 3.8% to 6.7%.

Lapel is more Multiracial than neighboring Ingalls (3.2% Multiracial), Pendleton (1.9% Multiracial), Fortville (4.5% Multiracial), and River Forest (4.8% Multiracial). Lapel is less Multiracial than neighboring Edgewood (8.1% 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.