Lafayette County, Wisconsin
County
Overview
- County Name
- Lafayette County
- State
- Wisconsin
- FIPS Code
- 55065
- State FIPS
- 55
- County FIPS
- 065
Geography
- Land Area
- 633.59 sq mi
- Water Area
- 0.98 sq mi
- Total Area
- 634.57 sq mi
- Latitude
- 42.655578
- Longitude
- -90.130292
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 16,394
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 12,318
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 15,685 | 95.7% |
| Hispanic | 709 | 4.3% |
| White | 15,354 | 93.7% |
| Black | 60 | 0.4% |
| Asian | 59 | 0.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 15 | 0.1% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 18 | 0.1% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 11,991 | 97.3% |
| Hispanic | 325 | 2.6% |
| White | 11,789 | 95.7% |
| Black | 89 | 0.7% |
| Asian | 45 | 0.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 62 | 0.5% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 7 | 0.1% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 16,942
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $75,983
- Poverty Rate
- 11.8%
- Population Below Poverty
- 2,002
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 15,422 | 91.0% |
| Black | 62 | 0.4% |
| Asian | 123 | 0.7% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 10,254
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 3,405 | 33.2% |
| Republican | 4,515 | 44.0% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 2,334 | 22.8% |
| Other | 0 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 4,872 | 47.5% |
| Female | 5,310 | 51.8% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 8,765 | 85.5% |
| Hispanic | 157 | 1.5% |
| Black | 3 | 0.0% |
| Asian | 51 | 0.5% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 6,449
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 62.9%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 5,586 | 63.7% |
| Hispanic | 75 | 47.8% |
| Black | 3 | 100.0% |
| Asian | 34 | 66.7% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 3,176 | 65.2% |
| Female | 3,224 | 60.7% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 4,004 (34.9%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 2,583 (22.8%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 7,234
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $200,199
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $820
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 74.9%
- Public Transit
- 0.1%
- Work From Home
- 12.6%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 28.8%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.