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Lafayette, Colorado, in Boulder county, is 9 miles E of Boulder, Colorado (center to center) and 18 miles N of Denver, Colorado. Part of the surrounding Boulder - Longmont metro area, the city is not an isolated city. Lafayette is home to some 23,197 residents.
In Lafayette, about 55% of adults are married. Got kids? Want 'em? You might feel you need them to fit in properly in this city.
Approximately 14% of Lafayette is non-white. If America is a melting pot of different peoples, then the city is very American.
In 2000, Lafayette had a median family income of $64,088. More so than most places, the people in Lafayette generally have good jobs with good salaries. Impressively, having a college education is normal in the city.
John Kerry was the top money-getter ($14,900) among 2004 Presidential candidates in Lafayette. The Democratic party stood out in its ability to raise compaign money in the city.
According to the 2000 census, 76% of the housing in Lafayette was owner-occupied. On average, homes in the city have gone up relatively recently.
In Lafayette, 88% of commuters drive to work. If you like the choice of taking public transportation instead of driving, take a look at Lafayette.
Lafayette strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Colorado):
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| Racial Diversity (vs. State) | Top 7% |  |
| Well-Paid Single Women (vs. State) | Top 9% | |
| College Educated Adults (vs. Peers) | Top 11% | |
| Median Family Income (vs. State) | Top 15% | |
| Public Transportation Use (vs. Peers) | Top 17% | |
Comparing Lafayette to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Colorado (State):
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| Working at Home | | |
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| Low Property Crime | | |
| Low Violent Crime | | |
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