Workforce
Empowering Success with a Dynamic Talent Pipeline
Where talent meets opportunity
Per statistics from Greater Lafayette Commerce — the region’s primary chamber of commerce and economic development organization since 1927 — Greater Lafayette boasts an estimated labor force of more than 133,000 people out of a total population of approximately 267,000.
More than 90% of people in the Greater Lafayette region have a high school degree or higher, while more than 30% have achieved a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Industry Diversity
Lafayette is home to a variety of booming sectors including advanced manufacturing, biotechnology, healthcare, and information technology. This diverse industrial base makes Lafayette a prime location for companies in search of specialized talent.
A Thriving Future
Open for Business
Nestled in the heart of the Midwest, Lafayette, Indiana is a thriving community driven by a dedicated and skilled workforce and a business-friendly environment.
- Diverse Talent Pool
The median age is 28 among the total population of 196,614.
- Population Growth
The population has increased by 5% over the last five years.
- Highly educated
50% of the population holds an associate’s degree or higher.
- Strong Job Growth
Jobs have increased by 10% over the last five years, with 13,000 created since 2017.
- Economical Living
The cost of living is about 10% less than the national average.
- Low tax state
Indiana’s 3.8% total effective business tax rate ranks fifth-lowest among benchmark states, compared to a national average of 5.0%
