Lafayette
Village in Allen County, Ohio

Lafayette is a village in Allen County, Ohio, with 406 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 928 ft (283 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Harrod, 3.9 miles SE.
- 406residents (2020 Census)
- 928 ftelevation · 283 m
- 0.2 sq miland area · 0.6 km²
- 1,747 / sq mipopulation density
- 45854ZIP code
About Lafayette
Lafayette is a village in Allen County, Ohio, United States. The population was 406 at the 2020 census. It is included in the Lima, Ohio Metropolitan Statistical Area. It's also famous for its Hot Dog eating contest every year that takes place on November 6th.
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Living in Lafayette
- Median household income
- $53,125
- Median home value
- $121,300
- Median rent
- $647/mo
- Median age
- 32.7
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Lafayette had 406 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 406 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,747 per sq mi (674 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Lafayette at a glance
| State | Ohio (OH) |
|---|---|
| County | Allen County |
| Type | Village |
| Population | 406 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.23 sq mi (0.6 km²) |
| Elevation | 928 ft (283 m) |
| Coordinates | 40.7589° N, 83.9499° W |
| ZIP code | 45854 |
| Official website | lafayetteoh.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3941118 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Lafayette
- Harrod3.9 mi SE
- Westminster4.2 mi S
- Beaverdam5.2 mi N
- Alger6.5 mi SE
- Ada6.6 mi E
- Lima8.6 mi W
- Cairo8.6 mi NW
- McGuffey9.7 mi SE
- Bluffton9.8 mi N
- Waynesfield10.9 mi S
- Fort Shawnee11.7 mi SW
- Cridersville12.5 mi SW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Lafayette
What county is Lafayette in?
Lafayette is in Allen County, Ohio.
What is the population of Lafayette, OH?
406 people lived in Lafayette at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Lafayette, OH?
The ZIP code of Lafayette is 45854.
What is the elevation of Lafayette?
928 feet (283 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Lafayette?
Harrod (3.9 mi), Westminster (4.2 mi), Beaverdam (5.2 mi), Alger (6.5 mi), Ada (6.6 mi).
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