Demographics & People — West Lafayette, Indiana
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 44,802 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~46,000 |
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| Median Age | 21.4 |
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| Total Households | 14,526 |
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| Family Households | 4,565 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.1 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.4658 (moderately diverse) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 30,795 |
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| Black or African American | 1,736 |
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| Asian | 9,109 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 2,495 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Other groups | 14,546 |
| German | 9,156 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 8,909 |
| Irish | 4,342 |
| English | 3,423 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 2,179 |
| Italian | 2,149 |
| Polish | 1,964 |
| Scottish | 1,290 |
| European | 1,129 |
Language
| English Only | 33,260 |
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| Spanish | 1,404 |
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| Population 5+ | 43,959 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 746 |
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| Population 18+ | 41,089 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 16.1 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 15.1% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for West Lafayette, Indiana.
