Lafayette, Colorado Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates
The population of Lafayette, Colorado is 30,471 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 32nd-largest city in Colorado. The median household income is $110,431, the median home value is $647,600, and the median age is 39.4.
The population has grown 24.4% since 2010 (24,579 → 30,587).
30,471
Population
3292
People / sq mi
$110,431
Median Income
$647,600
Median Home Value
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Lafayette covers 9.3 sq mi of land at 3292 people per square mile.
About Lafayette, CO
What sets Lafayette apart is where people work — remote work is unusually prominent here, at 27.7% versus 14.0% nationally. With 30,471 residents, Lafayette is a city in Colorado. It ranks #32 among cities in Colorado by population.
Median household income is $110,431, above the US median of $78,538. The poverty rate, 2.5%, is on the lower side for US cities and below the national 12.4%. Home values run above average at $647,600, with typical rent around $2,042.
Lafayette is among the best-educated US cities: 65.6% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor’s degree, above the national 35.0%. An unusually large 27.7% of workers are remote, above the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 24 minutes each way.
The remote-work concentration is telling in Lafayette — it skews toward higher-income, college-educated workers and reshapes both commute patterns and housing demand.
Lafayette city Population History (2010-2024)
The city of Lafayette city had a population of 24,579 in 2010 and 30,587 in 2024, a 24.4% growth over 14 years. The peak was 30,781 in 2022. Average annual growth rate: 1.59%.
30,587
Population (2024)
24,579
Population (2010)
30,781
Peak (2022)
1.59%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 24,579 |
| 2011 | 24,874 |
| 2012 | 25,816 |
| 2013 | 26,688 |
| 2014 | 26,945 |
| 2015 | 27,505 |
| 2016 | 28,135 |
| 2017 | 28,434 |
| 2018 | 28,928 |
| 2019 | 30,687 |
| 2020 | 30,403 |
| 2021 | 30,705 |
| 2022 | 30,781 |
| 2023 | 30,544 |
| 2024 | 30,587 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 79.3% |
| Black or African American | 0.7% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 2.0% |
| Two or More Races | 0.1% |
Economy & Income
$110,431
Median Household Income
$62,309
Per Capita Income
2.5%
Poverty Rate
2.9%
Unemployment Rate
Housing
$647,600
Median Home Value
$2,042
Median Rent
66.7%
Owner-Occupied
Education
95.4%
High School+
65.6%
Bachelor's+
Commute
2.0%
Drive Alone
61.1%
Public Transit
27.7%
Work From Home
24.0 min
Avg Commute
Community Profile
54.8%
Foreign Born
85.5%
Non-English at Home
3.0%
Veterans
7.7%
With Disability
96.0%
Health Insurance
97.7%
Internet Access
Employment by Industry
| Professional, Scientific & Management | 24.3% |
| Finance, Insurance & Real Estate | 22.8% |
| Manufacturing | 13.5% |
| Education, Health Care & Social Services | 8.0% |
| Information | 5.0% |
| Construction | 4.8% |
| Arts, Entertainment & Food Services | 4.4% |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 2.7% |
| Retail Trade | 2.6% |
| Public Administration | 2.0% |
| Agriculture & Mining | 0.8% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Lafayette, Colorado has a population of 30,471 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 32nd-largest city in Colorado.
The median household income in Lafayette, Colorado is $110,431, with 2.5% of residents living below the federal poverty level.
The median home value in Lafayette, Colorado is $647,600, with median monthly rent at $2,042 and a homeownership rate of 66.7%.
The median age in Lafayette, Colorado is 39.4 years. The population is 49.3% male and 50.7% female.
The population has grown 24.4% since 2010 (24,579 → 30,587).
Lafayette city, CO Climate
Lafayette city, CO has an average annual temperature of 10.2°C (50°F) and receives about 459 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is July and the coldest is January. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.
10.2°C
Avg Temp
459
Precip (mm/yr)
Jul
Hottest Month
Jan
Coldest Month
| Month | Avg (°C/°F) | Precip |
|---|---|---|
| January | -1° / 31° | 15 mm |
| February | 1° / 35° | 16 mm |
| March | 5° / 40° | 43 mm |
| April | 9° / 47° | 61 mm |
| May | 14° / 57° | 70 mm |
| June | 19° / 67° | 48 mm |
| July | 23° / 73° | 49 mm |
| August | 22° / 71° | 40 mm |
| September | 17° / 62° | 39 mm |
| October | 11° / 51° | 29 mm |
| November | 4° / 38° | 31 mm |
| December | 0° / 32° | 18 mm |
1970–2000 normals from WorldClim 2.1 (~9 km grid). Precipitation can be less precise near mountains or coastlines, where rainfall varies sharply over short distances.
Best time to visit Lafayette city, CO
The most comfortable months to visit Lafayette city, CO are typically August, July and June, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low. The hottest month is July (around 32°C high). The coldest is January (near -8°C low). May is usually the wettest month.
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.