LaFayette, Kentucky

LaFayette: human settlement in Christian County, Kentucky, United States of America

About

LaFayette is a city located in the county of Christian in the U.S. state of Kentucky. Its population at the 2010 census was 165 and a population density of 247 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 161 inhabitants.

Quick Facts about LaFayette

Population 161 (2020)
Country United States of America
State Kentucky (United States)
County Christian County
Postal code 42254
Area 0.67 km2
Latitude & Longitude 36.6812,-87.6203
Altitude 597 feet / 182 meters
Time Zone America/Chicago
Local time 03:54:07 (15th April 2026)
Density 241 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth -2.48% (2010-2020)
Weather 86℉ Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms 7-days weather

Geography

LaFayette is located at 36°40'52"N 87°37'13"W (36.6811600, -87.6202900).

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Weather

86°F
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
10 to 14 mph SSW Wednesday

A slight chance of rain showers before 1pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 86. South southwest wind...

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Demographics

According to census records, the population of LaFayette decreased by 2.48% in 10 years.

Year Population % Change Method
2010 165 - census
2011 170 2.94% estimation process
2012 175 2.86% estimation process
2013 170 -2.94% estimation process
2014 169 -0.59% estimation process
2015 168 -0.6% estimation process
2016 165 -1.82% estimation process
2017 161 -2.48% estimation process
2018 161 0% estimation process
2019 160 -0.63% estimation process
2020 161 0.62% estimation process

Nearby Schools and Colleges

Schools and campuses linked to LaFayette, KY. Select a name to open its map and contact details.

Code Name City ZIP
418889 North Central Institute Clarksville (TN) 37042

Nearby Transit Stations (5)

Rail and bus stations connected to LaFayette, KY. Select a station to open its map and address details.

Code Name Address Type
CRK Clarksville, TN 11 Jefferson Street \r\n BUS
MDV Madisonville, KY 4765 Hanson Road BUS
PAD Paducah, KY 2719 Irvin Cobb Avenue BUS
NVL Nashville, TN 705 5th Avenue South BUS
FTN Fulton 21 Newton Rd. RAIL

Closest post offices linked to LaFayette.

Post Office Name City ZIP
Herndon Post Office Herndon (KY) 42236

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Other cities in Christian County

Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Christian County , KY.

City Name Population Title
Hopkinsville 30,899 City in Christian County, Kentucky, United States
Oak Grove 7,369 City in Kentucky, United States
Pembroke 890 City in Christian County, Kentucky, United States
Crofton 708 City in Kentucky, USA
Fairview 143 Census designated place in Todd and Christian Counties, Kentucky, United States