Economy & Jobs — Lafayette, Indiana
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $53,716 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$60,300 |
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| Per Capita Income | $30,181 |
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| Poverty Rate | 17.8% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 3.6% |
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| In Labor Force | 37,160 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Education Healthcare | 27.6% |
| Manufacturing | 23.9% |
| Retail | 10.6% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Full Service Restaurants | 154 |
| Fast Food | 152 |
| Physician Offices | 111 |
| Real Estate Offices | 95 |
| Insurance Agencies | 66 |
| Dental Offices | 63 |
| Gas Stations | 52 |
| Law Offices | 51 |
| Beauty Salons | 46 |
| Coffee Shops | 46 |
| Commercial Banks | 42 |
| Auto Repair | 40 |
| Child Day Care | 35 |
| Hotels Motels | 31 |
| Bars | 31 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
