Lafayette, Indiana
Situated in Tippecanoe County, and located 60 miles northwest of Indianapolis and 120 miles southeast of Chicago, Lafayette-West Lafayette is known for its central location, strong economy, educated and skilled workforce, quality of life, low crime rate, and enthusiastic support of industrial and business development. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 56,397. The city is the county seat of Tippecanoe County 6. Lafayette’s sister city, West Lafayette, is home to Purdue University and as a result much of the activity in the city is centered around the University, whose students make up a sizeable portion of its population. Lafayette is also the home of the Subaru Indiana Automotive plant, a producer of Subaru and Isuzu vehicles.
We are waiting for the new census report due out in 2010, Updates will follow. We expect these numbers to go up considerably. Sometime in August 2009, TV-18 reported that Tippecanoe County population was up to 166,000 residents.
History
Lafayette was platted by William Digby in May, 1825. Lafayette was named the county seat for the newly formed Tippecanoe County in 1826. In the early years Lafayette became a shipping center on the Wabash River. The Wabash and Erie Canal in the 1840′s further cemented Lafayette’s regional prominence and was escalated by the arrival of the railroads in the 1850′s
Name Sake
Lafayette is officially named after the French general Marquis de Lafayette (September 6, 1757—May 20, 1834) who aided the American armies during the Revolutionary War.
Notable Residents
The City of Lafayette has been home to several notable citizens, including Ten-fold Olympic champion Ray Ewry, Guns n’ Roses singer Axl Rose, rhythm guitarist Izzy Stradlin, and Shannon Hoon of the band Blind Melon, William “Dick the Bruiser” Afflis – Professional wrestler, Amelia Earhart – Female aviator and faculty member of Purdue University.
Points of Interest & Community Events
Points of Interest:
* Purdue University, located in West Lafayette
* Jerry E. Clegg Botanic Garden
* Horticulture Gardens at Purdue University
* Lafayette Farmer’s Market in historic downtown (May through October)
* Ninth Street Hill Historic District
* Tippecanoe Battlefield (in Battle Ground, IN)
* Farmer’s Institute (Friends Meeting House)
* Wolf Park (Battle Ground, IN) Community Events:
* The Feast of the Hunters’ Moon (Mid to Late September or Early October)
* Taste of Tippecanoe (Mid June)
* Colt World Series (August)
* Indiana Fiddlers’ Gathering (in Battle Ground, IN; June)
* First Edition’s Haunted Feargrounds (October)
* Lafayette Citizens Band concerts, Thursdays in the summer

Geography
Lafayette is located at 40°24’38″ North, 86°52’29″ West (40.410585, -86.874681)1.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 52.0 km² (20.1 mi²). 52.0 km² (20.1 mi²) of it is land and none of it is covered by water.
Demographics
As of the census2 of 2000, there are 56,397 people, 24,060 households, and 13,666 families residing in the city. The population density is 1,083.9/km² (2,806.5/mi²). There are 25,602 housing units at an average density of 492.0/km² (1,274.1/mi²). The racial makeup of the city is 88.91% White, 3.22% African American, 0.37% Native American, 1.22% Asian, 0.04% Pacific Islander, 4.61% from other races, and 1.62% from two or more races. 9.11% of the populations are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There are 24,060 households out of which 27.0% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 42.5% are married couples living together, 10.2% have a female householder with no husband present, and 43.2% are non-families. 33.2% of all households are made up of individuals and 9.4% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.31 and the average family size is 2.98.
In the city the population is spread out with 23.2% under the age of 18, 14.2% from 18 to 24, 31.3% from 25 to 44, 19.3% from 45 to 64, and 12.0% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 32 years. For every 100 females there are 97.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 95.3 males.
The median income for a household in the city is $35,859, and the median income for a family is $45,480. Males have a median income of $32,892 versus $23,049 for females. The per capita income for the city is $19,217. 12.1% of the population and 8.0% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 15.8% of those under the age of 18 and 4.6% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.
West Lafayette, Indiana
West Lafayette is a city located in Tippecanoe County, Indiana. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 28,778. Despite its name and location (across the Wabash River from Lafayette, Indiana) it was an independently founded city and is not a suburb of Lafayette. West Lafayette was formed in 1888 from the merger of the towns of Chauncey and Kingston, and is the home of the main campus of Purdue University.
Geography
West Lafayette is located at 40°26’31″ North, 86°54’45″ West (40.441935, -86.912409)1.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 14.3 km² (5.5 mi²). 14.3 km² (5.5 mi²) of it is land and 0.18% is water.
Demographics
As of the census2 of 2000, there are 28,778 people, 10,462 households, and 3,588 families residing in the city. The population density is 2,016.6/km² (5,219.6/mi²). There are 10,819 housing units at an average density of 758.1/km² (1,962.3/mi²). The racial makeup of the city is 83.34% White, 2.38% African American, 0.16% Native American, 11.34% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 1.17% from other races, and 1.58% from two or more races. 3.20% of the populations are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There are 10,462 households out of which 14.9% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 27.6% are married couples living together, 4.4% have a female householder with no husband present, and 65.7% are non-families. 32.7% of all households are made up of individuals and 7.3% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.26 and the average family size is 2.89.
The age distribution, heavily influenced by Purdue, is: 10.4% under the age of 18, 54.6% from 18 to 24, 16.9% from 25 to 44, 10.3% from 45 to 64, and 7.7% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 22 years. For every 100 females there are 133.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 137.2 males. The unusual sex distribution can also be explained by Purdue’s presence; the school has large and well-regarded programs in several male-dominated academic fields, notably engineering.
The median income for a household in the city is $24,869, and the median income for a family is $71,510. Males have a median income of $46,787 versus $30,218 for females. The per capita income for the city is $18,337. 38.3% of the population and 9.5% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 9.5% of those under the age of 18 and 3.6% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line. However, traditional measures of poverty can be highly misleading when applied to communities with a large proportion of students, such as West Lafayette
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