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The Village of West Lafayette had a population of 2,857 as of 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. West Lafayette ranks in the upper quartile for Population Density when compared to the other cities, towns and Census Designated Places (CDPs) in Ohio. See peer rankings below.
The primary coordinate point for West Lafayette is located at latitude 40.2753 and longitude -81.751 in Coshocton County. The formal boundaries for the Village of West Lafayette encompass a land area of 0.88 sq. miles and a water area of 0 sq. miles. Coshocton County is in the Eastern time zone (GMT -5).
The Village of West Lafayette has a C1 Census Class Code which indicates an active incorporated place that does not serve as a county subdivision equivalent. It also has a Functional Status Code of "A" which identifies an active government providing primary general-purpose functions.
The Village of West Lafayette is located within Township of Lafayette, a minor civil division (MCD) of Coshocton County.
Source: 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 2,857 (100%) |
| Population Density | 3,314 per sq mi |
| Diversity Index1 | 8 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $49,261 |
| Per Capita Income | $24,584 |
| Median Home Value | $101,900 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 1,157 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 838 (72.4%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 292 (25.2%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 27 (2.3%) |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 1,130 |
| Average Household Size | 2.44 |
| Family Households | 743 (65.8%) |
The table below compares West Lafayette to the other 1,265 incorporated cities, towns and CDPs in Ohio by rank and percentile using 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates data. The location Ranked # 1 has the highest value. A location that ranks higher than 75% of its peers would be in the 75th percentile of the peer group.
| Variable Description | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | # 408 | 68th |
| Population Density | # 75 | 94th |
| Median Household Income | # 1052 | 17th |
| Per Capita Income | # 1085 | 14th |
| Diversity Index | # 938 | 26th |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE Ohio Census Data Comparison Tool.
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