Poverty Rate in West Lafayette, Indiana
In West Lafayette, Indiana, an estimated 11,953 of 30,507 people live in poverty.
FAQs
- What is the poverty rate in West Lafayette, Indiana?
The poverty rate in West Lafayette, Indiana is 39.2%.
- How many people in West Lafayette, Indiana live in poverty?
In West Lafayette, Indiana, an estimated 11,953 of 30,507 people live in poverty.
- How does the poverty rate in West Lafayette, Indiana compare to the average for Indiana?
The poverty rate in West Lafayette, Indiana is 211.11% higher than the Indiana average. In West Lafayette, Indiana, an estimated 39.2% of 30,507 people live in poverty. In Indiana, 12.6% of 6,645,013 people live in poverty.
- How does the poverty rate in West Lafayette, Indiana compare to the US?
The poverty rate in West Lafayette, Indiana is 211.11% higher than the US average. In West Lafayette, Indiana, an estimated 39.2% of 30,507 people live in poverty. In the United States, 12.6% of 325,521,470 people live in poverty.
Under 18 years
5.5% Poverty Rate for people under 18 years old in West Lafayette, Indiana
2022
5.5% of 4 thousand people
Under 5 years
7% Poverty Rate for children under 5 years old in West Lafayette, Indiana
2022
7% of 796 people
5 to 17 years
5% Poverty Rate for children 5 to 17 years old in West Lafayette, Indiana
2022
5% of 3 thousand people
Related children of householder under 18 years
5.5% Poverty Rate for related children to home owner under 18 years old in West Lafayette, Indiana
2022
5.5% of 4 thousand people
18 to 64 years
48.2% Poverty Rate for people 18 to 64 years old in West Lafayette, Indiana
2022
48.2% of 24 thousand people
18 to 34 years
60.9% Poverty Rate for people 18 to 34 years old in West Lafayette, Indiana
2022
60.9% of 18 thousand people
35 to 64 years
10.7% Poverty Rate for people 35 to 64 years old in West Lafayette, Indiana
2022
10.7% of 6 thousand people
60 years and over
9.1% Poverty Rate for people 60 years and over in West Lafayette, Indiana
2022
9.1% of 4 thousand people
65 years and over
7.9% Poverty Rate for people 65 years and over in West Lafayette, Indiana
2022
7.9% of 3 thousand people
White
39.2% Poverty Rate for White people in West Lafayette, Indiana
2022
39.2% of 21 thousand people
Black or African American
36.3% Poverty Rate for Black People in West Lafayette, Indiana
2022
36.3% of 1 thousand people
American Indian and Alaska Native
45.2% Poverty Rate for Native Americans in West Lafayette, Indiana
2022
45.2% of 93 people
Asian
39.7% Poverty Rate for Asian People in West Lafayette, Indiana
2022
39.7% of 6 thousand people
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander
100% Poverty Rate for Pacific Islanders in West Lafayette, Indiana
2022
100% of 7 people
Some other race
60.8% Poverty Rate for People with another race in West Lafayette, Indiana
2022
60.8% of 572 people
Two or more races
28.6% Poverty Rate for People with 2 or more races in West Lafayette, Indiana
2022
28.6% of 1 thousand people
Hispanic
39% Poverty Rate for Hispanics in West Lafayette, Indiana
2022
39% of 1 thousand people
White, not Hispanic
39.1% Poverty Rate for White people with no other heritage in West Lafayette, Indiana
2022
39.1% of 21 thousand people
Population 25 years and over
12.8% Poverty Rate for people 25 years and over in West Lafayette, Indiana
2022
12.8% of 13 thousand people
Less than high school graduate
40.9% Poverty Rate for people who did not graduate high school in West Lafayette, Indiana
2022
40.9% of 320 people
High school graduate (includes equivalency)
21.5% Poverty Rate for people who graduated high school in West Lafayette, Indiana
2022
21.5% of 1 thousand people
Some college, associate's degree
15.3% Poverty Rate for people with some college or an Associate's Degree in West Lafayette, Indiana
2022
15.3% of 2 thousand people
Bachelor's degree or higher
10.1% Poverty Rate for people with at least a Bachelor's Degree in West Lafayette, Indiana
2022
10.1% of 9 thousand people
Civilian labor force 16 years and over
30.7% Poverty Rate for people in the workforce at least 16 years old in West Lafayette, Indiana
2022
30.7% of 15 thousand people
Employed
30% Poverty Rate for employed people in West Lafayette, Indiana
2022
30% of 15 thousand people
Male
27.4% Poverty Rate for employed men in West Lafayette, Indiana
2022
27.4% of 9 thousand people
Female
33.8% Poverty Rate for employed women in West Lafayette, Indiana
2022
33.8% of 6 thousand people
Unemployed
58.6% Poverty Rate for unemployed people in West Lafayette, Indiana
2022
58.6% of 365 people
Male
78.9% Poverty Rate for unemployed men in West Lafayette, Indiana
2022
78.9% of 194 people
Female
35.7% Poverty Rate for unemployed women in West Lafayette, Indiana
2022
35.7% of 171 people
Population 16 years and over
43% Poverty Rate for people 16 and over in West Lafayette, Indiana
2022
43% of 27 thousand people
Worked full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
4.5% Poverty Rate for people who worked full time in West Lafayette, Indiana
2022
4.5% of 7 thousand people
Worked part-time or part-year in the past 12 months
56.2% Poverty Rate for people who worked part time in West Lafayette, Indiana
2022
56.2% of 12 thousand people
Did not work
53.9% Poverty Rate for people who did not work in West Lafayette, Indiana
2022
53.9% of 8 thousand people
SINGLE PEOPLE
64.4% Poverty Rate for single people in West Lafayette, Indiana
2022
64.4% of 17 thousand people
Male
63.1% Poverty Rate for single men in West Lafayette, Indiana
2022
63.1% of 11 thousand people
Female
66.5% Poverty Rate for single women in West Lafayette, Indiana
2022
66.5% of 7 thousand people
18 to 24 years
78% Poverty Rate for single people 18-24 years old in West Lafayette, Indiana
2022
78% of 13 thousand people
25 to 34 years
30.5% Poverty Rate for single people 25-34 years old in West Lafayette, Indiana
2022
30.5% of 2 thousand people
35 to 44 years
26.6% Poverty Rate for single people 35-44 years old in West Lafayette, Indiana
2022
26.6% of 383 people
45 to 54 years
27% Poverty Rate for single people 45-54 years old in West Lafayette, Indiana
2022
27% of 244 people
55 to 64 years
35% Poverty Rate for single people 55-64 years old in West Lafayette, Indiana
2022
35% of 357 people
65 to 74 years
11.2% Poverty Rate for single people 65-74 years old in West Lafayette, Indiana
2022
11.2% of 384 people
75 years and over
17.7% Poverty Rate for single people 75 years old and over in West Lafayette, Indiana
2022
17.7% of 902 people
Worked full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
9.9% Poverty Rate for single people who worked full time in West Lafayette, Indiana
2022
9.9% of 2 thousand people
Worked less than full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
69% Poverty Rate for single people who worked part time in West Lafayette, Indiana
2022
69% of 10 thousand people
Did not work
80.8% Poverty Rate for single people who did not work in West Lafayette, Indiana
2022
80.8% of 5 thousand people
Population in housing units for whom poverty status is determined
39% Poverty Rate for single people in housing units in West Lafayette, Indiana
2022
39%
Poverty Rate by City around Tippecanoe County
- Americus, Indiana 10.1% of 286 people.
- Battle Ground, Indiana 4.2% of 2,073 people.
- Buck Creek, Indiana 0% of 90 people.
- Clarks Hill, Indiana 7.6% of 698 people.
- Colburn, Indiana 0% of 72 people.