Lafayette
Census-designated place in Montgomery County, Virginia
Lafayette is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Montgomery County, Virginia, with 429 residents (2020 Census). The nearest town is Elliston, 0.9 miles SW.
- 429residents (2020 Census)
- 0.6 sq miland area · 1.7 km²
- 673 / sq mipopulation density
- 24087ZIP code
About Lafayette
Lafayette is a census-designated place (CDP) between the cities of Roanoke and Christiansburg in eastern Montgomery County, southwest Virginia, United States. As of the 2020 census, Lafayette had a population of 429. It is located adjacent to Elliston, at the confluence of the North and South Forks of the Roanoke River.
The Lafayette Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1991.
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- Median household income
- $34,596
- Median age
- 42.7
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Lafayette had 429 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 429 |
|---|---|
| Density | 673 per sq mi (260 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Lafayette at a glance
| State | Virginia (VA) |
|---|---|
| County | Montgomery County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 429 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.64 sq mi (1.7 km²) |
| Water area | 0.03 sq mi (0.07 km²) |
| Coordinates | 37.2334° N, 80.2045° W |
| ZIP code | 24087 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 5143224 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Lafayette
- Elliston0.9 mi SW
- Shawsville5.1 mi SW
- Glenvar5.2 mi NE
- Salem9.0 mi NE
- Cave Spring10.8 mi E
- Blacksburg12.2 mi W
- Merrimac12.3 mi W
- Christiansburg12.7 mi SW
- Roanoke13.9 mi E
- Prices Fork15.7 mi W
- Hollins15.8 mi NE
- Boones Mill16.1 mi SE
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Frequently asked questions about Lafayette
What county is Lafayette in?
Lafayette is in Montgomery County, Virginia.
What is the population of Lafayette, VA?
429 people lived in Lafayette at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Lafayette, VA?
The ZIP code of Lafayette is 24087.
What towns are near Lafayette?
Elliston (0.9 mi), Shawsville (5.1 mi), Glenvar (5.2 mi), Salem (9.0 mi), Cave Spring (10.8 mi).
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