Lafayette, California Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates
The population of Lafayette, California is 25,277 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 299th-largest city in California. The median household income is $222,393, the median home value is $2,000,001, and the median age is 45.0.
The population has grown 6.3% since 2010 (23,873 → 25,371).
25,277
Population
1682
People / sq mi
$222,393
Median Income
$2,000,001
Median Home Value
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Lafayette covers 15.0 sq mi of land at 1682 people per square mile.
About Lafayette, CA
In Lafayette, home values do the distinguishing — a median of $2,000,001. With 25,277 residents, Lafayette is a city in California.
Households here are among the highest-earning of all US cities: median income is $222,393, above the US median of $78,538. Poverty is among the lowest of comparable US cities, at 1.6% — below the national 12.4%. Real estate commands a premium here — a median home value of $2,000,001, with typical rent around $2,855.
Lafayette is among the best-educated US cities: 77.0% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor’s degree, above the national 35.0%. Working from home is common here: 40.6% of workers do so, above the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 29 minutes each way.
High housing values reframe the income picture in Lafayette — even solid earnings stretch less against home prices and rents at this level.
Lafayette city Population History (2010-2024)
The city of Lafayette city had a population of 23,873 in 2010 and 25,371 in 2024, a 6.3% growth over 14 years. The peak was 26,638 in 2019. Average annual growth rate: 0.45%.
25,371
Population (2024)
23,873
Population (2010)
26,638
Peak (2019)
0.45%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 23,873 |
| 2011 | 24,288 |
| 2012 | 24,570 |
| 2013 | 25,024 |
| 2014 | 25,423 |
| 2015 | 25,790 |
| 2016 | 26,153 |
| 2017 | 26,388 |
| 2018 | 26,524 |
| 2019 | 26,638 |
| 2020 | 25,386 |
| 2021 | 25,297 |
| 2022 | 25,182 |
| 2023 | 25,189 |
| 2024 | 25,371 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 76.0% |
| Black or African American | 0.9% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.9% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$222,393
Median Household Income
$116,206
Per Capita Income
1.6%
Poverty Rate
3.2%
Unemployment Rate
Housing
$2,000,001
Median Home Value
$2,855
Median Rent
77.3%
Owner-Occupied
Education
99.1%
High School+
77.0%
Bachelor's+
Commute
10.4%
Drive Alone
42.8%
Public Transit
40.6%
Work From Home
28.8 min
Avg Commute
Community Profile
24.5%
Foreign Born
82.9%
Non-English at Home
4.8%
Veterans
6.9%
With Disability
99.0%
Health Insurance
99.2%
Internet Access
Employment by Industry
| Finance, Insurance & Real Estate | 29.3% |
| Professional, Scientific & Management | 20.6% |
| Information | 14.8% |
| Education, Health Care & Social Services | 5.8% |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 5.2% |
| Manufacturing | 5.1% |
| Construction | 4.6% |
| Public Administration | 3.1% |
| Arts, Entertainment & Food Services | 2.6% |
| Retail Trade | 2.0% |
| Agriculture & Mining | 0.3% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Lafayette, California has a population of 25,277 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 299th-largest city in California.
The median household income in Lafayette, California is $222,393, with 1.6% of residents living below the federal poverty level.
The median home value in Lafayette, California is $2,000,001, with median monthly rent at $2,855 and a homeownership rate of 77.3%.
The median age in Lafayette, California is 45.0 years. The population is 48.9% male and 51.1% female.
The population has grown 6.3% since 2010 (23,873 → 25,371).
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.