Lafayette Tippecanoe County, Indiana
Lafayette: City in Indiana, USA
About
Lafayette is a city located in the county of Tippecanoe in the U.S. state of Indiana. Its population at the 2010 census was 67,140 and a population density of 880 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 71,484 inhabitants.
The city was created 168 years ago in 1852.
Geography
Lafayette is located at 40°25'0"N 86°52'31"W (40.4167000, -86.8752900).
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Weather
Lafayette forecast: A chance of rain showers before 8am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 65. Chance of precipitation is 30%. more
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Lafayette Quick Facts
| Population : | 71,484 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Indiana (United States) |
| County : | Tippecanoe County |
| Postal code : | 47901, 47904, 47905, 47909 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 765 |
| Area : | 76.33 km2 |
| Named for : | Gilbert du Motier, Marquis de Lafayette |
| Altitude : | 692 feet / 211 meters |
| Capital city : | Lafayette is capital of Tippecanoe County |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1853 (168 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | Eastern Time Zone |
| Local time : | 13:12:31 (21st October 2021) |
| Density : | 937 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 6.08% (2010-2020) |
| Weather : | 65℉ Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny 7-days weather |
Demographics
The population of Lafayette increased by 6.08% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 67,140 | - | census |
| 2011 | 69,927 | 3.99% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 70,187 | 0.37% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 71,014 | 1.16% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 71,059 | 0.06% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 71,198 | 0.2% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 72,035 | 1.16% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 72,165 | 0.18% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 72,188 | 0.03% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 71,379 | -1.13% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 71,484 | 0.15% | estimation process |
Local Places in Lafayette
1 Lafayette City Hall
Address: 20 N 6th St, Lafayette, IN 47901 ➦ Show Map
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2 Lafayette City Council
Address: 20 N 6th St #4, Lafayette, IN 47901 ➦ Show Map
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3 Lafayette City
Address: 443 N 4th St, Lafayette, IN 47901 ➦ Show Map
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People born in Lafayette (115)
People born in Lafayette, including South African-actress Embeth Davidtz, guitarist and member of Guns N' Roses Izzy Stradlin, actress Louise Fazenda, you can see a list of people who born in Lafayette.
- Janet Lee (Taiwanese tennis player) she was born in 22/10/1976
- Tammy Lynn Michaels (American actress) she was born in 26/11/1974
- Shannon Hoon (singer-songwriter) he was born in 26/09/1967
- Annie Corley (American actress) she was born in 01/01/1952
- Mass Giorgini (American musician) he was born in 22/05/1968
- Jeremy Camp (American contemporary Christian music singer and songwriter) he was born in 12/01/1978
- Donald E. Williams (American astronaut) he was born in 13/02/1942
- Brandon Wagner (American racing driver) he was born in 04/03/1987
- David W. Evans (American politician) he was born in 17/08/1946
- Peter A. Carruthers (American physicist) he was born in 01/01/1935
- Victor Potel (actor (1889-1947)) he was born in 12/10/1889
- George Souders (American racing driver) he was born in 11/09/1900
- Benjaman Kyle (American man who was found near a dumpster with no trace or memory of his past life.) he was born in 29/08/1948
- Charles F. Conner (American government official) he was born in 30/12/1957
- Clayton Richard (American baseball player) he was born in 12/09/1983
- Dustin Keller (American football player) he was born in 25/09/1984
- Eric Bruntlett (American baseball player) he was born in 29/03/1978
- Josh Lindblom (American baseball player) he was born in 15/06/1987
Schools in Lafayette
College & universities near Lafayette, IN
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 151607 | Tricoci University of Beauty Culture-Lafayette | Lafayette (IN) | 47901 |
| 152497 | Saint Elizabeth School of Nursing | Lafayette (IN) | 47904-9988 |
| 243780 | Purdue University-Main Campus | West Lafayette (IN) | 47907-2040 |
| 488961 | Ross Medical Education Center-Lafayette | Lafayette (IN) | 47905-5159 |
| 491552 | Christina and Company Education Center | Lafayette (IN) | 47905-4633 |
Stations (9)
Amtrak & bus stations near Lafayette, IN
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| LAF | Lafayette station | 200 North 2nd St. | RAIL |
| CRB | Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana | 1000 Smith Ave | BUS |
| CRF | Crawfordsville | Spring and Green Streets | RAIL |
| REN | Rensselaer | 619 North Cullen Street | RAIL |
| DVI | Danville, Illinois | 379 Lynch Road | BUS |
Post offices near Lafayette
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Downtown Lafay Post Office | Lafayette (IN) | 47901 |
| Lafay Post Office | Lafayette (IN) | 47905 |
| West Lafay Post Office | West Lafayette (IN) | 47906 |
| West Lafayette Carrier Annex Post Office | West Lafayette (IN) | 47906 |
| Dayton Post Office | Dayton (IN) | 47941 |
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- 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 Tippecanoe County
Cities, Towns, Neighborhoods & Other Populated Places in Tippecanoe County , IN.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| West Lafayette | 51,605 | City in Indiana, USA |
| Buck Creek | 9,362 | Census-designated place in Tippecanoe County, Indiana |
| Battle Ground | 1,973 | Town in Indiana, United States |
| Shadeland | 1,784 | City in Tippecanoe County, Indiana, United States of America |
| Dayton | 1,667 | Town in Indiana, USA |
| Taylor | 798 | City in Indiana, United States of America |
| Clarks Hill | 734 | City in Tippecanoe County, Indiana, United States of America |
Distance to Other Cities
Lafayette distances to largest Indiana cities