Demographics & People — West Lafayette, Ohio
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 2,759 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~3,100 |
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| Median Age | 39.2 |
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| Total Households | 1,160 |
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| Family Households | 756 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.28 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.0494 (relatively homogeneous) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 2,632 |
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| Black or African American | 29 |
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| Asian | 0 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 39 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| German | 745 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 734 |
| Dutch | 332 |
| English | 316 |
| Other groups | 311 |
| Irish | 270 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 154 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 154 |
| Italian | 131 |
| American | 114 |
Language
| English Only | 2,585 |
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| Spanish | 19 |
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| Population 5+ | 2,604 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 90 |
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| Population 18+ | 1,979 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 23.2 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 1.5% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for West Lafayette, Ohio.
