County profile · Missouri
Lafayette County, MO market data
Population, household spending and competition for 56 business types in Lafayette County, each scored against other counties.
- Population, 2025
- 33,531
- +1.4% since 2020
- Households
- 12,576
- Median household income
- $80,612
- +37.2% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Median home value
- $216,500
- Jobs located here
- 8,542
- Highest market score
- 78
- Dentists and orthodontists, #92 of 1,886 scored counties
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What this means
An estimated 33,531 people live in Lafayette County, in 12,576 households. Between 2020 and 2025, the population of Lafayette County grew 1.4%, slower than the U.S. (+3.1%). The median household income in Lafayette County is $80,612 a year, in line with the U.S. median of $80,734. That rose 37.2% from the 2015–2019 survey, before inflation.
Set against the U.S., households in Lafayette County spend the most on vehicle maintenance and repairs (an index of 127, where 100 is the U.S. average) and the least on child care and other personal services (69).
The highest Groundwork market scores in Lafayette County are for dentists and orthodontists (78); clothing, shoe and laundry businesses (76); and clothing and shoe stores (74). Lafayette County ranks #92 of 1,886 scored counties for dentists and orthodontists.
Lafayette County is part of the Kansas City metro area. For its number of households, Lafayette County has the most map listings, relative to the U.S., for pizza places (2.3 times the U.S. rate) and the fewest for clothing, shoe and laundry businesses (52% below the U.S. rate).
All 56 business types in Lafayette County
Highest Groundwork market score first. Each score compares Lafayette County with other counties for that business type, from 0 to 100. Spending per listing divides a whole spending line (all vehicle repairs, all eating out) by one type’s listings: the demand for each competitor, not a business’s revenue. Compare it across markets with its index, where 100 is the U.S. figure for the same type; the real estate types, whose line is all housing costs, show the index only. How the score works.
| Business type | Score | Rank among counties | Listings | Per 10k households | Spending per listing | Spending per listing vs. U.S. (100) | Official establishments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dentists and orthodontists | 78 | #92 of 1,886 | 7 | 5.6 | $2.6M | 259 | 7 |
| Clothing, shoes and laundry | 76 | #212 of 2,210 | 14 | 11.1 | $1.8M | 201 | 3 |
| Clothing and shoe stores | 74 | #262 of 2,087 | 11 | 8.7 | $2.3M | 177 | 3 |
| Doctors, dentists and clinics | 73 | #260 of 2,394 | 57 | 45.3 | $313K | 205 | 21 |
| Nail salons | 68 | #192 of 1,328 | 5 | 4.0 | $2.5M | 151 | Under 3 |
| Car washes and detailing | 67 | #305 of 1,451 | 6 | 4.8 | $2.6M | 101 | Under 3 |
| Gyms, studios and classes | 67 | #346 of 2,088 | 14 | 11.1 | $800K | 121 | Under 3 |
| Hair salons | 67 | #395 of 2,339 | 24 | 19.1 | $524K | 122 | Under 3 |
| Salons, barbers and spas | 64 | #506 of 2,385 | 44 | 35.0 | $286K | 134 | Under 3 |
| Chiropractors | 62 | #414 of 1,490 | 7 | 5.6 | $2.6M | 107 | Under 3 |
| Spas and skin care | 62 | #452 of 1,769 | 10 | 8.0 | $1.3M | 144 | Under 3 |
| Coffee shops and cafes | 62 | #547 of 2,063 | 13 | 10.3 | $3.8M | 103 | 4 |
| Grocery stores | 62 | #635 of 2,070 | 10 | 8.0 | $7.7M | 82 | 3 |
| Sit-down restaurants | 60 | #750 of 2,405 | 64 | 50.9 | $772K | 116 | 20 |
| Gyms | 59 | #572 of 1,792 | 9 | 7.2 | $1.2M | 96 | Under 3 |
| Convenience stores | 59 | #801 of 2,261 | 12 | 9.5 | $6.4M | 81 | Under 3 |
| Grocery and convenience stores | 57 | #913 of 2,402 | 38 | 30.2 | $2M | 59 | 3 |
| Bakeries and dessert shops | 55 | #757 of 1,889 | 14 | 11.1 | $3.5M | 85 | 4 |
| Physical therapy | 53 | #635 of 1,422 | 6 | 4.8 | $3M | 124 | 8 |
| HVAC and plumbing | 53 | #749 of 1,707 | 8 | 6.4 | $4.3M | 90 | 10 |
| Tire shops | 52 | #730 of 1,530 | 7 | 5.6 | $2.2M | 87 | 3 |
| Real estate agents and brokers | 52 | #931 of 2,176 | 19 | 15.1 | Index only | 171 | 10 |
| Real estate | 51 | #1,035 of 2,229 | 24 | 19.1 | Index only | 170 | 16 |
| Pet businesses | 51 | #1,041 of 2,200 | 14 | 11.1 | $759K | 86 | 8 |
| Home repair trades | 50 | #1,047 of 2,057 | 17 | 13.5 | $2M | 83 | 17 |
| Restaurants and cafes | 50 | #1,192 of 2,405 | 134 | 106.6 | $369K | 99 | 54 |
| Auto repair shops | 50 | #1,193 of 2,378 | 37 | 29.4 | $414K | 93 | 16 |
| Veterinarians | 47 | #821 of 1,485 | 5 | 4.0 | $2.1M | 78 | 4 |
| Auto repair and car care | 45 | #1,440 of 2,401 | 71 | 56.5 | $216K | 80 | 21 |
| Fast food and sandwich shops | 41 | #1,473 of 2,222 | 21 | 16.7 | $2.4M | 77 | 28 |
| Electricians | 40 | #833 of 1,160 | 5 | 4.0 | $6.8M | 57 | 7 |
| Funeral homes | 39 | #1,006 of 1,472 | 6 | 4.8 | $333K | 49 | 4 |
| Child care and preschools | 37 | #1,162 of 1,611 | 7 | 5.6 | $724K | 72 | 9 |
| Gas stations | 36 | #1,761 of 2,358 | 30 | 23.9 | $1.3M | 54 | 21 |
| Landscaping and lawn care | 35 | #1,141 of 1,493 | 7 | 5.6 | $2.2M | 76 | 19 |
| Lawn, cleaning and pest control | 34 | #1,455 of 1,771 | 13 | 10.3 | $1.2M | 71 | 19 |
| Pizza | 31 | #1,773 of 2,090 | 23 | 18.3 | $2.1M | 42 | 28 |
| Insurance agencies | 22 | #2,042 of 2,272 | 29 | 23.1 | $817K | 65 | 20 |
| Barbershops | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 3.2 | $3.1M | 167 | Under 3 |
| Collision repair and body shops | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 3.2 | $3.8M | 124 | 3 |
| House cleaning | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 3.2 | $3.9M | 61 | Under 3 |
| Pet grooming and boarding | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 3.2 | $2.7M | 104 | 4 |
| Primary care and pediatrics | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 3.2 | $4.5M | 251 | 6 |
| Roofing and gutters | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 3.2 | $8.6M | 101 | Under 3 |
| Martial arts and dance studios | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 2.4 | $3.7M | 185 | Under 3 |
| Mortgage brokers and lenders | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 2.4 | Index only | 151 | Under 3 |
| Laundromats | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 1.6 | $12.4M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Optometrists and eye care | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 1.6 | $8.9M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Pest control | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 1.6 | $7.8M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Yoga, Pilates and fitness studios | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 1.6 | $5.6M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Home inspectors | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.8 | Index only | Too few | Under 3 |
| Pet stores | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.8 | $10.6M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Property management | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.8 | Index only | Too few | Under 3 |
| Dry cleaners | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Oil change and quick lube | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Urgent care and walk-in clinics | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
Household spending in Lafayette County
What households here spend in a year on each line, in total and per household, with the index against the U.S. average (100).
| Spending line | A year, all households | Per household | Index vs. U.S. (100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle maintenance and repairs | $15.3M | $1,219 | 127 |
| Gasoline and other fuels | $39M | $3,100 | 119 |
| Food away from home | $49.4M | $3,928 | 97 |
| Groceries | $76.6M | $6,091 | 96 |
| Personal care products and services | $12.6M | $1,000 | 100 |
| Child care and other personal services | $5.1M | $403 | 69 |
| Memberships, classes and admissions | $11.2M | $890 | 91 |
| Medical and dental services | $17.9M | $1,420 | 110 |
| Pets | $10.6M | $845 | 93 |
| Clothing, shoes and related services | $24.8M | $1,969 | 96 |
| Vehicle insurance | $23.7M | $1,884 | 96 |
| Home repairs, maintenance and insurance | $34.2M | $2,720 | 90 |
| Lawn care, cleaning and other household services | $15.5M | $1,235 | 87 |
| Rent and homeowner costs | $177.2M | $14,093 | 85 |
Household spending is estimated from the incomes of the households in each neighborhood, using what households at each income spent nationally in 2024, adjusted for the region. It counts what residents spend, wherever they spend it.
Population and households in Lafayette County
- Population, 2025 estimate
- 33,531+1.4% since 2020
- Households
- 12,576
- Median age
- 41.4
- Homes lived in by their owners
- 76%
- Vehicles per household
- 2.1
- Land area
- 628 sq. mi.
- People per square mile
- 53
- Median household income
- $80,612+37.2% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Average household income
- $93,896
- Median home value
- $216,500
- Jobs located here
- 8,542
- Daytime population
- 27,087Residents who don’t work, plus everyone whose job is here
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Questions
How fast is Lafayette County, MO growing?
Population estimates put Lafayette County at 33,531 people in 2025, up 1.4% since 2020, slower than the U.S. (+3.1%). It has 12,576 households. Against the 2015–2019 survey, median household income rose 37.2%, before inflation.
How much do households in Lafayette County, MO spend?
Households in Lafayette County spend about $177.2M a year on rent and homeowner costs, $76.6M on groceries and $49.4M on food away from home. Relative to the U.S., household spending in Lafayette County runs highest on vehicle maintenance and repairs (an index of 127, where 100 is the U.S. average) and lowest on child care and other personal services (69).
Which business types have the highest market scores in Lafayette County, MO?
Of the business types scored in Lafayette County, dentists and orthodontists (78); clothing, shoe and laundry businesses (76); and clothing and shoe stores (74) have the highest Groundwork market scores. For dentists and orthodontists, that ranks #92 of 1,886 scored counties.
How does Lafayette County, MO compare with the U.S.?
Median household income in Lafayette County is $80,612, in line with the U.S. median of $80,734. The population rose 1.4% from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median home value is $216,500, against $332,700 for the U.S. Against the U.S., map listings per household run highest for pizza places (2.3 times the U.S. rate) and lowest for clothing, shoe and laundry businesses (52% below the U.S. rate).
What is the Groundwork market score?
The Groundwork market score runs from 0 to 100 and compares a market with others of its kind for one business type: states with states, metro areas with metro areas, small-town markets and counties with their own. It weighs household spending per competitor (35%), households per business with payroll (25%), population growth (20%) and spending power (20%), each ranked against those peers. A higher score means that, taken together, the market has more household spending and more households for each business already there, faster population growth and more spending per household than similar markets. It describes a market, not any one site or deal. 38 of the 56 business types have a score in Lafayette County, each ranked against other counties.
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