Lafayette County, Missouri
County
Overview
- County Name
- Lafayette County
- State
- Missouri
- FIPS Code
- 29107
- State FIPS
- 29
- County FIPS
- 107
Geography
- Land Area
- 628.28 sq mi
- Water Area
- 10.45 sq mi
- Total Area
- 638.73 sq mi
- Latitude
- 39.068705
- Longitude
- -93.802639
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 32,786
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 25,214
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 31,844 | 97.1% |
| Hispanic | 944 | 2.9% |
| White | 30,027 | 91.6% |
| Black | 578 | 1.8% |
| Asian | 124 | 0.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 80 | 0.2% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 44 | 0.1% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 24,713 | 98.0% |
| Hispanic | 501 | 2.0% |
| White | 23,476 | 93.1% |
| Black | 847 | 3.4% |
| Asian | 44 | 0.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 310 | 1.2% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 40 | 0.2% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 33,115
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $82,417
- Poverty Rate
- 9.2%
- Population Below Poverty
- 3,031
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 30,066 | 90.8% |
| Black | 514 | 1.6% |
| Asian | 123 | 0.4% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 22,111
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 4,457 | 20.2% |
| Republican | 11,959 | 54.1% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 5,695 | 25.8% |
| Other | 0 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 10,742 | 48.6% |
| Female | 11,256 | 50.9% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 19,285 | 87.2% |
| Hispanic | 396 | 1.8% |
| Black | 52 | 0.2% |
| Asian | 98 | 0.4% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 11,856
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 53.6%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 10,379 | 53.8% |
| Hispanic | 137 | 34.6% |
| Black | 15 | 28.8% |
| Asian | 38 | 38.8% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 5,855 | 54.5% |
| Female | 5,945 | 52.8% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 6,930 (29.9%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 6,084 (26.3%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 14,221
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $225,536
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $931
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 79.2%
- Public Transit
- 0.0%
- Work From Home
- 9.1%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 29.8%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.