
LAFAYETTE COUNTY MISSOURI
VITAL STATS
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Lafayette's development has exploded over the last 10 years as companies line Interstate 70. Odessa and Concordia have seen increased business as they've grown along the interstate. Lexington is a landmark stop for tourism, and Higginsville has grown strong with retail and other businesses
Estimated Total Population 32,960
18 and over 24,324
Median age 37.9
Increase from 1990 6.00%
Largest City Odessa
Estimated population of city 4,818
Total Housing Units 13,707
Median value $74,400
Total Households 12,569
Family households 9,095
Average household size 2.55
Average family size 3.01
EDUCATION
Population Over 25 21,863
High-school graduate 9,240
Some college, no degree 4,348
Associate's degree 862
Bachelor's degree 1,966
Graduate or professional degree 1,060
Percent graduated high school 79.90%
Percent with bachelor's or higher 13.80%
EMPLOYMENT STATUS
Population 16 and over 25,465
In labor force 16,644
Commuting to work 15,798
TOP EMPLOYERS
S&K Industries, Action Products, Concordia Foods, Higginsville
Habitation Center, Winn Cup, Wentworth Military Academy
TOP INDUSTRIES
Management, professional 3,795
Service 2,654
Sales and office 4,110
Construction, extraction, maintenance 2,118
Production, transportation 3,157
Median Household Income $38,235
Median Family Income $45,717
Land Area (square miles) 629
Persons per square mile) 52.40
County Seat Lexington
County Government Info
Presiding CommissionerJames Strodtman
1001 Main Lexington, MO 64067
Tel: 660.259.4315
Fax: 660.259.6109
www.lafayettecountymo.com
1001 Main Lexington, MO 64067
Tel: 660.259.4315
Fax: 660.259.6109
www.lafayettecountymo.com
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, Missouri Office of the Secretary
of State
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