Lafayette-West Lafayette, IN Metro Area is a vibrant and lively community with a population of 223,366 people. The population density of 182.47 people per square mile is much higher than the US average of 93.29 people per square mile. There are many great businesses in this area such as Walmart, Lowe’s, Barnes & Noble, Applebee’s, and Starbucks to name just a few. For those who like outdoor activities year-round Lafayette-West Lafayette has plenty to offer from cycling on the Wabash Heritage Trail to kayaking on the Tippecanoe River or fishing at Riehle Plaza Pond. Local organizations such as Purdue University showcase the best that this metro area has to offer and support local sports teams such as Purdue Boilermakers Football and Basketball teams.
The population in Lafayette-West Lafayette Metro Area is 223,366. There are 175 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Lafayette-West Lafayette Metro Area is 30.4, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Lafayette-West Lafayette Metro Area is 2.5, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Lafayette-West Lafayette Metro Area
- 43.9% are married
- 10.5% are divorced
- 32.9% are married with children
- 15.9% have children, but are single
Race in Lafayette-West Lafayette Metro Area
- 79.3% are White
- 4.1% are Black
- 6.9% are Asian
- 0.1% are Native American
- 0.1% claim Other
- 7.6% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 1.8% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander