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Erin Easter (Democratic Party (United States)>D)

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2397268}}| footnotes = | name = }}West Lafayette ({{IPAc-en|ËŒ|l|É‘Ë|f|iË|Ëˆ|É›|t|,_|ËŒ|l|Ã¦|f|-}}) is a city in Tippecanoe County, Indiana, United States, approximately {{convert|65|mi|km}} northwest of the state capital of Indianapolis and {{convert|113|mi|km}} southeast of Chicago. West Lafayette is directly across the Wabash River from its sister city, Lafayette. As of the 2020 census, its population was 44,595.WEB, Explore Census Data,data.census.gov/cedsci/table?q=west%20lafayette%20indiana&tid=DECENNIALPL2020.P1, 2021-09-28, data.census.gov, Home to Purdue University, it is a college town and the most densely populated city in Indiana.

History

Augustus Wylie laid out a town in 1836 in the Wabash River floodplain south of the present Levee. Due to regular flooding of the site, Wylie’s town was never built. The present city was formed in 1888 by the merger of the adjacent suburban towns of Chauncey, Oakwood, and Kingston, located on a bluff across the Wabash River from Lafayette, Indiana. The three towns had been small suburban villages which were directly adjacent to one another. Kingston was laid out in 1855 by Jesse B. Lutz. Chauncey was platted in 1860 by the Chauncey family of Philadelphia, wealthy land speculators. Chauncey and Kingston formed a municipal government in 1866 which selected the name “Chauncey”.WEB,www.westlafayette.in.gov/egov/docs/1225677108990.htm, The History of West Lafayette, 2009-06-01, City of West Lafayette, The new town of Chauncey remained a small suburban village until Purdue University opened in 1869. In 1871 Chauncey voted to be annexed by Lafayette because it was unable to provide the infrastructure (such as improved streets, waterworks, police and fire protection). Lafayette voted against annexing Chauncey because of the high cost of the many improvements that the village lacked.BOOK, Old Lafayette volume 2: 1854-1876, Robert Kriebel, Tippecanoe County Historical Association, 1990, In May 1888, the town of Chauncey voted to change its name to West Lafayette after a petition signed by 152 electors.WEB,www.westlafayette.in.gov/egov/docs/1225677108990.htm, West Lafayette, Indiana - History of West Lafayette, www.westlafayette.in.gov, 18 April 2019, By that time, the growth of the university was fueling the growth of the little town. The address of Purdue University was given as “Lafayette, Indiana” until well into the twentieth century. West Lafayette never gained a railroad depot and lagged several years behind Lafayette in the establishment of municipal infrastructure and services. Today, West Lafayette has established itself as a separate city, with independent services and unique neighborhoods distinct from those of its sister city, Lafayette.In November 2013, the City of West Lafayette approved an annexation that placed much of the Purdue University academic campus and residence hall system within the official boundaries of the municipality for the first time. This expansion also included a large section of the US Highway 231 corridor that was previously part of unincorporated Tippecanoe County.WEB,www.jconline.com/article/20131107/NEWS02/311070068/Annexation-west-lafayette-council-vote, West Lafayette council votes 6-1 for annexation plan, 2013-11-13, Lafayette Journal and Courier, Alpha Tau Omega Fraternity House, Jesse Andrew House, Chauncey-Stadium Avenues Historic District, John E. and Catherine E. Christian House, Curtis-Grace House, Happy Hollow Heights Historic District, Hills and Dales Historic District, Morton School, and The Varsity are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.{{NRISref|version=2010a}}WEB,www.nps.gov/nr/listings/20120420.htm, National Register of Historic Places Listings, 2012-04-20, Weekly List of Actions Taken on Properties: 4/09/12 through 4/13/12, National Park Service,

Geography

West Lafayette lies in central Tippecanoe County and overlooks the Wabash River, which borders the city on the east and south. Most of the city lies in eastern Wabash Township, though a small portion on the northeast side extends into Tippecanoe Township. Elevations range from slightly over {{convert|500|ft|m}} near the river to more than {{convert|720|ft|m}} in northern parts of the city near U.S. Route 52.According to the 2010 census, West Lafayette has a total area of {{convert|7.63|sqmi|sqkm|2}}, of which {{convert|7.62|sqmi|sqkm|2}} (or 99.87%) is land and {{convert|0.01|sqmi|sqkm|2}} (or 0.13%) is water.WEB

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Neighborhoods

Amberleigh Village
Arbor Chase
Avondale
Bar Barry Heights
Camelback
Glenwood Heights
Happy Hollow
Hills and Dales
New Chauncey Neighborhood
Northwestern Heights
Park Ridge
Peppermill Village
Plaza Park
Prophets Ridge
Stonebridge
University Farm
Wabash Shores

Demographics

{{US Census population|1880= 717|1890= 1242|1900= 2302|1910= 3867|1920= 3830|1930= 5095|1940= 6270|1950= 11873|1960= 12680|1970= 19157|1980= 21247|1990= 25907|2000= 28778|2010= 29596|2020= 44595

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2020 census

As of the census of 2020, there were 44,595 people living in the city.

2010 census

As of the censusWEB, U.S. Census website,www.census.gov, United States Census Bureau, 2012-12-11, of 2010, there were 29,796 people, 11,945 households, and 4,072 families living in the city. The population density was {{convert|3884.0|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|1}}. There were 12,591 housing units at an average density of {{convert|1652.4|/sqmi|/km2|1}}. The racial makeup of the city was 60.2% White, 9.8% African American, 0.1% Native American, 17.3% Asian, 1.9% from other races, and 2.1% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 7.6% of the population.There were 11,945 households, of which, 16.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 27.2% were married couples living together, 4.4% had a female householder with no husband present, 2.5% had a male householder with no wife present, and 65.9% were non-families. 34.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.22 and the average family size was 2.92.The median age in the city was 22.8 years. 11.8% of residents were under the age of 18; 49.4% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 18.4% were from 25 to 44; 11.7% were from 45 to 64; and 8.7% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 54.2% male and 45.8% female.Following the 2010 census, West Lafayette annexed additional territory including the Purdue University main campus. The census bureau released an updated report to reflect the boundary updates. The census now reports 14,053 households and a population of 44,910.WEB,www.westlafayette.in.gov/egov/docs/1414601282_221374.pdf, Census statement, October 20, 2014, www.westlafayette.in.gov, 2019-05-16,

2000 census

As of the census of 2000, there were 28,778 people, 10,462 households, and 3,588 families living in the city. The population density was {{convert|5,219.6|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. There were 10,819 housing units at an average density of {{convert|1,962.3|/sqmi|/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. The racial makeup of the city was 69.3% White, 13.3% Asian, 8.4% African American, 0.2% Native American,

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