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Lafayette, Indiana is a charming city with a population of 70,928 and a population density of 2,433 people per square mile. Located in the heart of the Midwest, Lafayette is home to many local businesses, year-round outdoor activities, and organizations. The City offers great shopping experiences on its main streets and also has some of Indiana’s best restaurants. There are plenty of outdoor activities throughout the year including hiking trails, biking paths, and fishing spots. The city also hosts special events such as concerts at the Tippecanoe County Amphitheater and festivals in Riehle Plaza. Other organizations include several museums like Haan Mansion Museum of Indiana Art and Purdue Research Park. With Purdue University nearby there are plenty of local sporting events to enjoy like Boilermakers football games at Ross-Ade Stadium or basketball games at Mackey Arena.

The population in Lafayette is 70,928. There are 2,414 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Lafayette is 32.5, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Lafayette is 2.3, the US average of people per household is 2.6.

Family in Lafayette
- 42.3% are married
- 14.2% are divorced
- 28.0% are married with children
- 23.1% have children, but are single
Race in Lafayette

- 75.6% are White
- 8.4% are Black
- 1.6% are Asian
- 0.1% are Native American
- 0.1% claim Other
- 12.2% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 1.9% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander

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Over 12 years ago

I have lived here for 12 years and in a smaller town 20 miles away for over 35 years and like the people. But crime is on the rise, more arrests lately related to people  More

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Over 13 years ago

Lafayette still has a small town atmosphere. It is a wonderful place to raise children. There is a strong sense of community. Unfotunately in recent years Lafayette has  More

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I can say I have lived in Lafayette Indiana for 25 years. I'll say that home is home...but I would honestly say in less your a college student at Purdue, I would never  More

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