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 Commissioner—James Strodtman
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