Lafayette, Tennessee
Lafayette: human settlement in Macon County, Tennessee, United States of America
About
Lafayette is a city located in the county of Macon in the U.S. state of Tennessee. Its population at the 2010 census was 4,474 and a population density of 329 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 5,271 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Lafayette
| Population | 5,271 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Tennessee (United States) |
| County | Macon County |
| Postal code | 37083 |
| Phone Area Codes | 615 |
| Area | 13.59 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 36.5212,-86.0264 |
| Named for | Gilbert du Motier, Marquis de Lafayette |
| Altitude | 958 feet / 292 meters |
| Capital city | Lafayette is capital of Macon County |
| Time Zone | America/Chicago |
| Local time | 05:46:38 (15th April 2026) |
| Density | 388 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | 15.12% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 62℉ Mostly Cloudy 7-days weather |
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Geography
Lafayette is located at 36°31'16"N 86°1'35"W (36.5211600, -86.0263700).
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Weather
62°F
Mostly Cloudy
5 mph SSW
Overnight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62. South southwest wind around 5 mph.
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Official WebsiteDemographics
The population of Lafayette increased by 15.12% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 4,474 | - | census |
| 2011 | 4,618 | 3.12% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 4,723 | 2.22% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 4,768 | 0.94% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 4,915 | 2.99% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 4,955 | 0.81% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 5,100 | 2.84% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 5,210 | 2.11% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 5,263 | 1.01% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 5,332 | 1.29% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 5,271 | -1.16% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 5,158 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 5,601 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | -7.9% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 5,262 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 5,601 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 4.1% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 20.6% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 21.7% |
| Female persons, % : | 52.1% |
| White only, percent : | 96.4% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 1.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.0% |
| Asians alone % : | 1.0% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.0% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 0.1% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 1.1% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 95.9% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 316 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 0.9% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 54.4% |
Lafayette zip code is 37083.
County name: Macon, County
fips: 47111
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Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 54.4% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $72,100 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $918 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $405 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $531 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 2,316 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.12 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 90.2% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 2.1% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 81.6% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 75.3% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 87.7% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 19.5% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 20.5% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 4.8% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 52.7% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 46.6% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 12,454 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 58,655 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 177,048 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 90,959 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $16,535 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 22.1 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $35,495 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $20,893 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 24.2% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 641 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 460 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 133 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | F |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 596 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 58 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 539 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 1,930.8 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 2.90 |
People born in Lafayette (1)
James C. Kirby was born in Lafayette
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Lafayette, TN. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 220279 | Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Hartsville | Hartsville (TN) | 37074-2028 |
Nearby Transit Stations (1)
Rail and bus stations connected to Lafayette, TN. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| NVL | Nashville, TN | 705 5th Avenue South | BUS |
Closest post offices linked to Lafayette.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Lafay Post Office | Lafayette (TN) | 37083 |
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Other cities in Macon County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Macon County , TN.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Red Boiling Springs | 1,124 | City in Macon County, Tennessee, United States of America |
| Oakdale | 207 | Human settlement in Morgan County, Tennessee, United States of America |
Distance to Other Cities
Lafayette distances to largest Tennessee cities