Lafayette Jobs

Lafayette is a city in Tippecanoe County, Indiana, USA, 63 miles northwest of Indianapolis. Population in 1900, 18,116; in 1910, 20,081; in 1920, 22,486; and in 1940, 28,798 people. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 56,397. The city is the county seat of Tippecanoe County . West Lafayette, just across the Wabash River, is home to Purdue University, which has a large impact on both communities. Together, Lafayette and West Lafayette form the core of the Lafayette, IN Metropolitan Statistical Area, which, as of the 2000 census, had a total population of 183,340; Lafayette is thus the 215th largest metropolitan area in the United States.

Much of the economy of the city of Lafayette and the surrounding area is centered around the academic and industrial activities of Purdue University. The university and its associated businesses employ the largest portion of the Lafayette workforce. However, private industry and commerce independent of the university also thrive in the community. Some notable examples include: *Alcoa, a producer of aluminum extrusions and tubes. *Caterpillar Large Engine Division, producer of large diesel and natural gas engines. *Fairfield Manufacturing, producer of gears. *Wabash National, world's largest manufacturer of semi-truck trailers *Subaru of Indiana Automotive, producer of Subaru and now, Toyota vehicles. *Eli Lilly and Company pharmaceuticals. * The Lafayette Life Insurance Company, insurance and annuity services * Tate & Lyle, manufacturer of Splenda and other sweeteners * TRW Commercial Steering Systems *Landis+Gyr, manufacturer of electric meters for global ANSI markets Notable...more

Among the most common occupations in Lafayette are Management, professional, and related occupations, 28%; Sales and office occupations, 23%; and Production, transportation, and material moving occupations, 20%. Approximately 76 percent of workers in Lafayette, Indiana work for companies, 15 percent work for the government and 4 percent are self-employed.

The leading industries in Lafayette, Indiana are Educational, health and social services, 24%; Manufacturing, 21%; and Retail trade, 11%. Simply Hired's Lafayette job listings indicate that the following industries in Lafayette are hiring the most workers:

According to government data, the average salary for jobs in Lafayette, Indiana is $27,970, and the median income of households in Lafayette was $35,859.

According to our Lafayette Trends data, the number of Lafayette, Indiana jobs has increased by 51% since October 2011.

Population of Lafayette Total population 56,397 Male 49.41% Female 50.59% Median age 31.7     Lafayette Housing Owner-occupied homes 52.9% Median cost of a home $89,700 Median mortgage payment $597 Renter-occupied homes 47.1% Vacant housing 6.0% Median monthly rent $560     Average Income Median for all male full-time $32,892 Median for all female full-time $23,049     Household Income Less than $10,000 9% $10,000 to $14,999 8% $15,000 to $24,999 16% $25,000 to $34,999 17% $35,000 to $49,999 18% $50,000 to $74,999 19% $75,000 to $99,999 8% $100,000 to $149,999 4% $150,000 to $199,999 1% $200,000 or more 1%

Education Less than 9th grade 6% 9th to 12th grade, no diploma 11% High school graduate 34% Some college, no degree 20% Associate's degree 5% Bachelor's degree 14% Graduate degree 9%     Marital Status Never married 31% Currently married 50% Separated 1% Widowed 6% Divorced 12%     Race White 90% Black or African American 3% Asian 1% Other 5%     Lafayette Commute Carpool 12.0% Public transportation 1.8% Average travel time 17 minutes