Lafayette, New Jersey
Lafayette: township in Sussex County, New Jersey
About
Lafayette is a township located in the county of Sussex in the U.S. state of New Jersey. Its population at the 2010 census was 2,538 and a population density of 141 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 2,352 inhabitants.
The township was created 181 years ago in 1844.
Quick Facts about Lafayette
| Population | 2,352 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | New Jersey (United States) |
| County | Sussex County |
| Postal code | 07848 |
| Area | 18.05 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 41.0984,-74.6885 |
| Altitude | 1,755 feet / 535 meters |
| Establishment | January 01, 1845 (181 years ago) |
| Time Zone | Eastern Time Zone |
| Local time | 19:49:11 (22nd April 2026) |
| Density | 130 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -7.91% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 64℉ Chance Rain Showers 7-days weather |
Geography
Lafayette is located at 41°5'54"N 74°41'19"W (41.0984300, -74.6885000). It has 2 neighbors: Sparta and Wantage.
Lafayette map
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Weather
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Official WebsiteDemographics
According to census records, the population of Lafayette decreased by 7.91% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 2,538 | - | census |
| 2011 | 2,494 | -1.76% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 2,468 | -1.05% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 2,439 | -1.19% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 2,445 | 0.25% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 2,419 | -1.07% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 2,400 | -0.79% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 2,393 | -0.29% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 2,376 | -0.72% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 2,363 | -0.55% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 2,352 | -0.47% | estimation process |
People born in Lafayette (1)
Introduced polygraph or "lie-detector" tests, worked in the CIA. Later performed experiments and theorized "plant perception". (1924-2013) Cleve Backster was born in Lafayette
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Lafayette, NJ. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 247603 | Sussex County Community College | Newton (NJ) | 07860 |
Nearby Transit Stations (17)
Rail and bus stations connected to Lafayette, NJ. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| NWK | Pennsylvania Station | 1 Raymond Plaza West | RAIL |
| EWR | Newark Liberty International Airport | Newark Liberty International Airport | RAIL |
| MET | Metropark station | 100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike | RAIL |
| CRT | Croton–Harmon station | 1 Croton Point Avenue | RAIL |
| YNY | Yonkers station | 5 Buena Vista Ave. | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to Lafayette.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Augusta Post Office | Augusta (NJ) | 07822 |
Other places with the same name (13)
- Lafayette, Louisiana The third most populous city in Acadiana, Louisiana. with a population of 126,535 people.
- Lafayette, Indiana The most populous city in Tippecanoe County, Indiana. with a population of 71,484 people.
- Lafayette, Colorado city in Colorado with a population of 28,579 people.
- Lafayette, California city in California with a population of 25,992 people.
- LaFayette, Georgia city in and the county seat of Walker County, Georgia with a population of 7,508 people.
- Lafayette, Ohio village in Ohio, United States with a population of 5,927 people.
- Lafayette, Tennessee human settlement in Macon County, Tennessee, United States of America with a population of 5,271 people.
- LaFayette, New York city in Onondaga County, New York, United States of America with a population of 4,794 people.
- Lafayette, Oregon city in Oregon, USA with a population of 4,258 people.
- Lafayette, Pennsylvania township of Pennsylvania with a population of 2,023 people.
- Lafayette, Minnesota human settlement in Nicollet County, Minnesota, United States of America with a population of 705 people.
- LaFayette, Kentucky human settlement in Christian County, Kentucky, United States of America with a population of 161 people.
- Lafayette, Illinois township in Ogle County, Illinois with a population of 161 people.
Other cities in Sussex County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Sussex County , NJ. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Sparta | 18,598 | Township of New Jersey |
| Hopatcong Hills | 16,267 | City in Sussex County, New Jersey, United States of America |
| Hopatcong | 14,145 | Borough in Sussex County, New Jersey, United States |
| Wantage | 10,899 | Township of New Jersey |
| Lake Mohawk | 9,916 | City in Byram Township, New Jersey, United States of America |
| Newton | 7,977 | Town in Sussex County, New Jersey, United States |
| Highland Lake | 4,933 | Town |
| Stillwater | 3,855 | Township of New Jersey |
| Montague | 3,630 | Township in Sussex County, New Jersey, United States |
| Stanhope | 3,288 | Borough of New Jersey |
| Fredon | 3,145 | Township in Sussex County, New Jersey, USA |
| Hamburg | 3,121 | Borough of New Jersey |
| Ogdensburg | 2,245 | Borough in Sussex County, New Jersey |
| Sussex | 1,979 | Borough in Sussex County, New Jersey |
| Vernon Valley | 1,626 | Census designated place |
| Crandon Lakes | 1,178 | Census designated place |
Distance to Other Cities
Lafayette distances to largest New Jersey cities