Careers, Jobs and Education Resources for: West Lafayette, IN
West Lafayette (pronounced /ˌwɛst ˌlɑːfeɪˈɛt/) is a city in Tippecanoe County, Indiana, United States, 65 miles (105km) northwest of Indianapolis. Named in honor of General Lafayette, a French military hero who fought with and significantly aided the Continental Army during the American Revolutionary War. (He was called the Marquis de Lafayette until June 1790, when he permanently renounced both the nobility and aristocratic title).
The population was 28,778 at the 2000 census. It is located across the Wabash River from Lafayette, Indiana and is home to Purdue University.
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General Information
| Tippecanoe |
County | 57,153 |
Population (as of 2000) |
| Indiana |
State | 52,090 |
Population (current) |
| 136.0 |
Square Miles of Land | 2.0 |
Average Persons Per Household (as of 2000) |
| 0.3 |
Square Miles of Water | $141,900 |
Average House Value (as of 2000) |
|
| $31,554 |
Average House Income (as of 2000) |
Business Information
| 691 |
Number of Businesses (as of 2003) | $72,659,000 |
Total First Quarter Payroll (as of 2003) |
| 11,242 |
Number of Employees (as of 2003) | $298,996,000 |
Total Annual Payroll (as of 2003) |
Gender (as of 2000)
Ethnicity (as of 2000)
Median Ages (as of 2000)
