Lafayette, Colorado
Lafayette: city in Colorado
About
Lafayette is a city located in the county of Boulder in the U.S. state of Colorado. Its population at the 2010 census was 24,453. After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 28,579 inhabitants.
The city was created 138 years ago in 1887.
Quick Facts about Lafayette
| Population | 28,579 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Colorado (United States) |
| County | Boulder County |
| Postal code | 80026 |
| Water as percent of area | 1.5% |
| Land as percent of area | 98.5% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 39.9936,-105.0897 |
| Named for | Gilbert du Motier, Marquis de Lafayette |
| Altitude | 5,210 feet / 1588 meters |
| Establishment | January 01, 1888 (138 years ago) |
| Time Zone | Mountain Time Zone |
| Local time | 03:54:19 (15th April 2026) |
| Population growth | 14.44% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 39℉ Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy 7-days weather |
Geography
Lafayette is located at 39°59'37"N 105°5'23"W (39.9936000, -105.0897100).
Lafayette map
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Weather
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Official WebsiteDemographics
The population of Lafayette increased by 14.44% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 24,453 | - | census |
| 2011 | 24,874 | 1.69% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 25,816 | 3.65% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 26,688 | 3.27% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 26,945 | 0.95% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 27,505 | 2.04% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 28,135 | 2.24% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 28,434 | 1.05% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 28,928 | 1.71% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 30,687 | 5.73% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 28,579 | -7.38% | estimation process |
Services and Civic Places in Lafayette
1Lafayette City Hall
1290 S Public Rd, Lafayette, CO 80026 View details
Phone: +13036655588 | Website available
People born in Lafayette (8)
People born in Lafayette, including politician Bob Beauprez, pianist and teacher Dalies Frantz, Zachary Grabowksi, .
More notable people
- Devon Beitzel (American basketball player) he was born in 24/02/1988
- Marilyn Sitzman (Witness to the John F. Kennedy assassination) she was born in 14/12/1939
- Carolyn Nason (American association football player) she was born in 19/03/1985
- Jeff Linder he was born in 21/06/1977
- Vladimir Walent (American soccer player) he was born in 22/04/2003
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Lafayette, CO. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 454838 | Institute of Taoist Education and Acupuncture | Louisville (CO) | 80027 |
| 126605 | Spartan College of Aeronautics and Technology | Broomfield (CO) | 80021-3465 |
| 127200 | Front Range Community College | Westminster (CO) | 80031 |
| 482440 | DeVry University-Colorado | Westminster (CO) | 80234 |
| 127954 | Montessori Education Center of the Rockies | Boulder (CO) | 80301 |
Nearby Transit Stations (12)
Rail and bus stations connected to Lafayette, CO. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BLD | Boulder, Colorado | 30th & Diagonal Highway | BUS |
| LGM | Longmont, Colorado | 623 Main St. | BUS |
| DEB | Denver (Bus Station), Colorado | 1055 19th Street | BUS |
| DEN | Union Station | 1701 Wynkoop Street | RAIL |
| WIP | Fraser – Winter Park | 205 Fraser Avenue | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to Lafayette.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Lafay Post Office | Lafayette (CO) | 80026 |
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, 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, New Jersey township in Sussex County, New Jersey with a population of 2,352 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 Boulder County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Boulder County , CO.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Boulder | 107,645 | The most populous city in Boulder County, Colorado. |
| Longmont | 98,445 | The most populous city in Boulder County, Colorado. |
| Erie | 30,318 | Town in Boulder County, Colorado, USA |
| Louisville | 19,060 | City in Colorado |
| Superior | 13,413 | Statutory Town in Boulder and Jefferson counties in the U. |
| Niwot | 4,006 | Census designated place |
| Lyons | 2,058 | Town in Boulder County, Colorado, United States |
| Nederland | 1,557 | Town in Colorado, United States |
| Coal Creek | 350 | Town in Fremont County, Colorado, United States |
| Jamestown | 254 | Town in Colorado, USA |
| Ward | 168 | Town in Colorado, United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Lafayette distances to largest Colorado cities