Lafayette
City in Macon County, Tennessee
Lafayette is a city in Macon County, Tennessee, with 5,584 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 958 ft (292 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Red Boiling Springs, 10.1 miles E.
- 5,584residents (2020 Census)
- 958 ftelevation · 292 m
- 5.3 sq miland area · 13.8 km²
- 1,048 / sq mipopulation density
- 37083ZIP code
About Lafayette
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.
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Living in Lafayette
- Median household income
- $51,736
- Median home value
- $213,900
- Median rent
- $896/mo
- Median age
- 32.3
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Lafayette had 5,584 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 5,584 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,048 per sq mi (405 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Lafayette at a glance
| State | Tennessee (TN) |
|---|---|
| County | Macon County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 5,584 (2020) |
| Land area | 5.33 sq mi (13.8 km²) |
| Elevation | 958 ft (292 m) |
| Coordinates | 36.5241° N, 86.0307° W |
| ZIP code | 37083 |
| Official website | lafayettetn.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4740160 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Lafayette
- Red Boiling Springs10.1 mi E
- Hartsville/Trousdale County11.5 mi SW
- Westmoreland12.6 mi W
- Bransford14.2 mi W
- Fountain Run, KY14.5 mi N
- Gamaliel, KY15.4 mi NE
- Bethpage15.7 mi W
- Castalian Springs17.5 mi SW
- Scottsville, KY18.4 mi NW
- Fairfield18.5 mi W
- Carthage19.1 mi S
- Oak Grove19.6 mi W
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Lafayette
What county is Lafayette in?
Lafayette is in Macon County, Tennessee.
What is the population of Lafayette, TN?
5,584 people lived in Lafayette at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Lafayette, TN?
The ZIP code of Lafayette is 37083.
What is the elevation of Lafayette?
958 feet (292 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Lafayette?
Red Boiling Springs (10.1 mi), Hartsville/Trousdale County (11.5 mi), Westmoreland (12.6 mi), Bransford (14.2 mi), Fountain Run (14.5 mi).
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