Lafayette County, Missouri Diversity Indicators (2024)

Total Population

33,115

Diversity Score

19.2

Diversity Tier

Low

Largest Group

White (Non-Hispanic)
89.7%%

Lafayette County, Missouri Racial & Ethnic Breakdown

Bar chart showing racial distribution in  for 2024
Figure 1: Percentage breakdown of the population by race and ethnicity in (2024).


Lafayette County, Missouri Population by Race & Ethnicity

Race / EthnicityPopulationPercentage
White (Non-Hispanic)29,71289.7%
Two or More Races1,3344.0%
Hispanic or Latino1,1553.5%
Black / African American5141.6%
Other Race1970.6%
Asian1230.4%
Native American800.2%
Pacific Islander00.0%


Diversity & Demographics FAQs for Lafayette County, Missouri

The largest racial or ethnic group in Lafayette County, Missouri is White (Non-Hispanic), which makes up 89.7% of the total population.

Since 2010, the diversity index for Lafayette County, Missouri has increased significantly. The area currently has a diversity score of 19.2/100, which is considered a Low level of diversity.
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