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Lafayette, OR


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Lafayette, Oregon

Lafayette, Oregon, in Yamhill county, is 20 miles S of Hillsboro, Oregon (center to center) and 28 miles SW of Portland, Oregon. The city is home to some 2,586 residents.

The People and Families of Lafayette

In Lafayette, about 60% of adults are married. A large portion of people in Lafayette are married. At the risk of over-generalizing, you could say that the city tends toward large families and full houses. Got kids? Want 'em? You might feel you need them to fit in properly in this city.

The people of the city are more likely male than female.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Lafayette had a median family income of $41,283.

Political Inclinations

George W. Bush was the top money-getter ($5,150) among 2004 Presidential candidates in Lafayette. The Republican party stood out in its ability to raise compaign money in the city.

Lafayette Housing

According to the 2000 census, 78% of the housing in Lafayette was owner-occupied. On average, homes in the city have gone up relatively recently.

Commuting

In Lafayette, 95% of commuters drive to work.

Comparative Profile of Lafayette, OR

Comparing Lafayette to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Oregon (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Children Under 5 Years Old1010
Male Share of the Population99
Racial Diversity88
Well-Paid Single Men43
Female Share of the Population22
Senior Citizens12
Age of the Population12

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size1010
Portion of People Married99

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income65
People in Middle Class or Better55
People Above Poverty55
College Educated Adults33

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home87
Walking and Biking to Work84
Public Transportation Use66
Short Commute Times21

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built109
Seasonal and Vacation Housing56
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals32
Affordability of Property Taxes35
Affordability of Rents23
People Living Alone12
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