Lafayette
City in Nicollet County, Minnesota
Lafayette is a city in Nicollet County, Minnesota, with 492 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,010 ft (308 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Winthrop, 6.8 miles N.
- 492residents (2020 Census)
- 1,010 ftelevation · 308 m
- 1.3 sq miland area · 3.3 km²
- 391 / sq mipopulation density
- 56054ZIP code
About Lafayette
Lafayette is a city in Nicollet County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 492 at the 2020 census. It is a farming community just outside the larger town of New Ulm.
Lafayette is part of the Mankato-North Mankato Metropolitan Statistical Area.
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Living in Lafayette
- Median household income
- $88,750
- Median home value
- $155,800
- Median rent
- $980/mo
- Median age
- 36.5
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Lafayette had 492 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 492 |
|---|---|
| Density | 391 per sq mi (151 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Lafayette at a glance
| State | Minnesota (MN) |
|---|---|
| County | Nicollet County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 492 (2020) |
| Land area | 1.26 sq mi (3.3 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,010 ft (308 m) |
| Coordinates | 44.4471° N, 94.3927° W |
| ZIP code | 56054 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2733920 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Lafayette
- Winthrop6.8 mi N
- Gibbon8.8 mi NW
- New Ulm10.1 mi S
- Gaylord11.6 mi NE
- Courtland12.1 mi S
- Essig13.2 mi SW
- Searles15.1 mi S
- Nicollet15.6 mi SE
- Fairfax17.2 mi W
- New Auburn17.5 mi NE
- Arlington19.1 mi NE
- Sleepy Eye19.3 mi SW
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Frequently asked questions about Lafayette
What county is Lafayette in?
Lafayette is in Nicollet County, Minnesota.
What is the population of Lafayette, MN?
492 people lived in Lafayette at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Lafayette, MN?
The ZIP code of Lafayette is 56054.
What is the elevation of Lafayette?
1,010 feet (308 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Lafayette?
Winthrop (6.8 mi), Gibbon (8.8 mi), New Ulm (10.1 mi), Gaylord (11.6 mi), Courtland (12.1 mi).
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