Lafayette
City in Boulder County, Colorado
Lafayette is a city in Boulder County, Colorado, with 30,411 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 5,210 ft (1,588 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Louisville, 2.9 miles SW.
- 30,411residents (2020 Census)
- 5,210 ftelevation · 1,588 m
- 9.3 sq miland area · 24.0 km²
- 3,285 / sq mipopulation density
- 80026ZIP code
About Lafayette
The City of Lafayette ( LA(H)F-ee-ET) is a home rule municipality located in southeastern Boulder County, Colorado, United States. The city population was 30,411 at the 2020 United States census.
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Living in Lafayette
- Median household income
- $119,040
- Median home value
- $686,500
- Median rent
- $2,121/mo
- Median age
- 39.1
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Lafayette had 30,411 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 30,411 |
|---|---|
| Density | 3,285 per sq mi (1,268 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Lafayette at a glance
| State | Colorado (CO) |
|---|---|
| County | Boulder County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 30,411 (2020) |
| Land area | 9.26 sq mi (24.0 km²) |
| Water area | 0.21 sq mi (0.53 km²) |
| Elevation | 5,210 ft (1,588 m) |
| Coordinates | 39.9948° N, 105.0997° W |
| ZIP code | 80026 |
| Official website | cityoflafayette.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0841835 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Lafayette
- Louisville2.9 mi SW
- Broomfield3.8 mi SE
- Leyner4.0 mi N
- Erie4.5 mi NE
- Paragon Estates4.6 mi W
- Superior5.4 mi SW
- Gunbarrel6.1 mi NW
- Valmont6.3 mi NW
- Niwot7.6 mi NW
- Westminster8.2 mi S
- Boulder8.3 mi W
- Northglenn8.5 mi SE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Lafayette
What county is Lafayette in?
Lafayette is in Boulder County, Colorado.
What is the population of Lafayette, CO?
30,411 people lived in Lafayette at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Lafayette, CO?
The ZIP code of Lafayette is 80026.
What is the elevation of Lafayette?
5,210 feet (1,588 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Lafayette?
Louisville (2.9 mi), Broomfield (3.8 mi), Leyner (4.0 mi), Erie (4.5 mi), Paragon Estates (4.6 mi).
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