What is the population of Lafayette, Tennessee?

Lafayette has a population of approximately 5,727 according to the latest available open data.

Where is Lafayette, Tennessee located?

Lafayette is located in Tennessee, United States, at approximate coordinates 36.5240°, -86.0306°.

What is the median household income in Lafayette?

The median household income in Lafayette is approximately $51,736 based on the most recent open data.

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Lafayette

Total population

5,727

Median home value

$213,900

11.8%

Bachelor's+

Median income

$51,736

Lafayette$52k

National$74k

Elevation292 m

Land area12.32 km²

Weather60°F · Clear

Coordinates36.52°, -86.03°

Demographic figures from US Census Bureau · ACS 5-year estimates. Overview below cites Wikipedia and may reference a different year.

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City facts

Elevation

292 m

Area

12.32 km²

Official website

www.lafayettetn.com

Facts from Wikidata (CC0).

Overview

Lafayette is a city in and the county seat of Macon County, Tennessee, United States. The population was 4,474 at the 2010 census, and had 5,584 in 2020.

History & geography

History

Lafayette was founded in 1843 as a county seat for the newly created Macon County. It was named in honor of the Marquis de Lafayette, of Revolutionary War fame.

Geography

Lafayette is located at . The city is situated near the center of Macon County, along a relatively broad stretch of the northern Highland Rim. Lafayette straddles a divide between the Barren River and Cumberland River, with streams in the northeastern part of the city (including Town Creek) draining into the former, and streams in the southwestern part of the city draining into the latter. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , all land.

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Demographics & economy

Median age

32.3

Median home value

$213,900

Housing units

2,151

Poverty rate

27.6%

Unemployment

5.4%

Race & ethnicity

White

83.4%

Black

1.7%

Asian

Hispanic

13.5%

Source: US Census Bureau — American Community Survey, 5-year estimates.

Geography

Latitude

36.5240

Longitude

-86.0306

Water area

—

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Coordinates & boundaries from the US Census TIGER/Line shapefiles.

Climate

Current forecast

Overnight

60°F

Clear

Tuesday

87°F

Sunny

Tuesday Night

64°F

Clear

Wednesday

88°F

Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Wednesday Night

67°F

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Thursday

88°F

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Forecast for Lafayette, TN from NOAA NWS API.

Air quality

Industrial & pollution facilities

Natural hazard risk

Health (adults)

High blood pressure

36%

Diabetes

12.9%

Adult obesity

43%

Binge drinking

15.2%

Adult smoking

22.5%

No leisure activity

31.2%

Age-adjusted prevalence estimates from CDC PLACES (latest release).

Walkability

Amenities nearby

Wildlife & biodiversity

Schools

Total

Elementary

Middle

High

Other

Largest nearby schools

Macon County High School
High · Lafayette · 967 students · 17.9:1 ratio
Macon County Junior High School
Middle · Lafayette · 771 students · 17.9:1 ratio
Fairlane Elementary
Elementary · Lafayette · 532 students · 17.7:1 ratio
Central Elementary
Elementary · Lafayette · 450 students · 15.5:1 ratio
Lafayette Elementary School
Elementary · Lafayette · 422 students · 17.6:1 ratio
Westside Elementary
Elementary · Westmoreland · 405 students · 18.4:1 ratio

Public K–12 schools within ~10 mi from Urban Institute Education Data Portal (NCES Common Core of Data, 2022).