Lafayette County, Wisconsin
Lafayette County: county in Wisconsin, United States
About
Lafayette County is a county located in the U.S. state of Wisconsin. As of the 2010 census, the population was 16,836 and a population density of 10 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 16,646 inhabitants. Its county seat is Darlington. The county was created 180 years ago in 1845.
County Snapshot
Lafayette County at a glance
Lafayette County currently has 13 quality-checked populated place pages linked on MapSof, making it easier to jump from the county overview into local city pages.
Mapped populated places
13
These counts use a stricter populated-place filter so the main lists stay focused on real city and town pages.
Wisconsin counties
72
Open related pagesLargest city
DarlingtonPopulation 861
Top linked places
Quick Facts about Lafayette County
| Population | 16,646 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Wisconsin (United States) |
| Different from | Lafayette County, Lafayette County, Lafayette County, Lafayette Parish, Lafayette County |
| Area | 1644 km2 |
| Water as percent of area | 0.2% |
| Land as percent of area | 99.8% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 42.6605,-90.1317 |
| Named for | Gilbert du Motier, Marquis de Lafayette |
| Capital | Darlington |
| Establishment | January 01, 1846 |
| Time Zone | America/Chicago |
| Local time | 01:33:10 (17th April 2026) |
| Density | 10 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -1.14% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 76℉ Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely 7-days weather |
Geography
Lafayette County is located at 42°39'38"N 90°7'54"W (42.6605000, -90.1317200). It has 5 neighbors: Jo Daviess County, Stephenson County, Grant County, Green County and Iowa County.
Lafayette County map
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The largest city of Lafayette County is Darlington with a population of 861. Other cities include, Belmont population 627, Blanchardville population 617, Avon population 612 and Elk Grove population 579. See all Lafayette County cities & populated places.
Lafayette County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Lafayette County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Darlington | 861 | Civil town in Lafayette County, Wisconsin |
| Belmont | 627 | Village in Lafayette County, Wisconsin, United States |
| Blanchardville | 617 | City in Iowa County, Wisconsin, United States of America |
| Avon | 612 | Town in Rock County, Wisconsin, United States |
| Elk Grove | 579 | Town in Lafayette County, Wisconsin, United States |
| Gratiot | 563 | Village in Lafayette County, Wisconsin |
| New Diggings | 510 | Human settlement in Lafayette County, Wisconsin, United States of America |
| Benton | 489 | Village in Lafayette County, Wisconsin, United States |
| South Wayne | 472 | Human settlement in Lafayette County, Wisconsin, United States of America |
| Argyle | 456 | Town in Lafayette County, Wisconsin. |
| Fayette | 404 | Civil town in Lafayette County, Wisconsin |
| Shullsburg | 350 | City in Lafayette County, Wisconsin, United States of America |
| Lamont | 302 | Town in Lafayette County, Wisconsin, United States |
Weather
Rain showers likely between 1pm and 4pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 76. South wind 10 to 20 mph, with gusts...
7-Day ForecastOfficial website of Lafayette County
Official Website- Darlington
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Lafayette County decreased by 1.14% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 16,836 | - | census |
| 2011 | 16,863 | 0.16% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 16,800 | -0.37% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 16,669 | -0.79% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 16,777 | 0.64% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 16,791 | 0.08% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 16,757 | -0.2% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 16,689 | -0.41% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 16,672 | -0.1% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 16,665 | -0.04% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 16,646 | -0.11% | estimation process |
People born in Lafayette County (4)
People born in Lafayette County, including lawyer, educator, politician Harry C. Martin, supercentenarian Gertrude Weaver, suffragist Therese A. Jenkins, .
More notable people
- Andrew Wintrone (American farmer) he was born in 20/06/1869
Other places with the same name (4)
- Lafayette County, Mississippi county in Missouri, United States with a population of 54,408 people.
- Lafayette County, Missouri county in Missouri, United States with a population of 33,006 people.
- Lafayette County, Florida county in Florida, United States of America with a population of 8,482 people.
- Lafayette County, Arkansas county in Arkansas, United States with a population of 6,596 people.
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|---|---|---|
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