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Lafayette city, IN

ZIP 47901 — People & Community

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Working ClassLow Snow AreaRemote Work Hub

Demographics, education attainment, health access, and community lifestyle

Population & Demographics in 47901

47901 has a population of 4,342 with a median age of 30.1 yrs (52.3% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
73.7%+20% vs US avg
x
Black
14.8%+20% vs US avg
x
Asian
6.1%+3% vs US avg
x
Hispanic
3.5%-81% vs US avg
x
Other / Two+
1.8%
x
Age Groups
0–17
12.1%-45% vs US avg
x
18–64
82.5%+34% vs US avg
x
65+
5.4%-67% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
5.3%-52% vs US avg
x
High school
16.6%-37% vs US avg
x
Some college
21.0%-27% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
57.0%+69% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
23.8%-50% vs US avg
x
Never married
60.3%+78% vs US avg
x
Divorced
14.7%+42% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
1.2%
x
Diversity Index
43/100

Higher = more diverse (Simpson index from race/ethnicity)

Social & household profile

Poverty, nativity, veterans, disability, family structure, and births (ACS).

Poverty Rate
21.6%+88% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
72.9%+424% vs US avg
x
Veterans
4.3%-28% vs US avg
x
Disability
15.1%+12% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
16.1%+98% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
26.7%+361% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
GermanEnglishIrish

Health & Community Indicators in 47901

Poverty Rate
21.6%+88% vs US avg
x
Veterans
4.3%-28% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
72.9%+424% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
16.1%+98% vs US avg
x
Disability
15.1%+12% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
14.2%+78% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
12.7%+8% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.0%
x
Recent Births
26.7%+361% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population4,342
Median age30.1
Poverty rate21.6%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White73.7%
Hispanic3.5%
Black14.8%
Asian6.1%
Foreign-born72.9%