Lafayette, California
Lafayette: City in California
About
Lafayette is a city located in the county of Contra Costa in the U.S. state of California. Its population at the 2010 census was 23,893. After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 25,992 inhabitants.
The city was created 176 years ago in 1847.
Quick Facts about Lafayette
| Population : | 25,992 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | California (United States) |
| County : | Contra Costa County |
| Postal code : | 94549 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 925 |
| Water as percent of area : | 1.08% |
| Land as percent of area : | 98.92% |
| Named for : | Gilbert du Motier, Marquis de Lafayette |
| Altitude : | 1,050 feet / 320 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1848 (176 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | Pacific Time Zone |
| Local time : | 03:50:00 (21st November 2024) |
| Population growth : | 8.08% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Lafayette is located at 37°53'9"N 122°7'5"W (37.8857600, -122.1180200).
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Official website of Lafayette
Demographics
The population of Lafayette increased by 8.08% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 23,893 | - | census |
| 2011 | 24,288 | 1.63% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 24,570 | 1.15% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 25,024 | 1.81% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 25,423 | 1.57% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 25,790 | 1.42% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 26,153 | 1.39% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 26,388 | 0.89% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 26,524 | 0.51% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 26,638 | 0.43% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 25,992 | -2.49% | estimation process |
Lafayette zip code is 94549.
County name: Contra Costa, County
fips: 06013
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People born in Lafayette (9)
People born in Lafayette, including figure skater Charles Frederick Tickner, fencer Doris Willette, businessman and scouting leader Rick Cronk, .
List
- Steve Rapp (motorcycle racer) he was born in 18/11/1971
- Tom Gloy (American sports car racing driver) he was born in 11/06/1947
- Alex Mangels (US association football player) he was born in 29/07/1993
- Brandon Harkins (American golfer (1986-)) he was born in 13/07/1986
- Shane Tusup he was born in 23/04/1988
- Zoe Blakely (American actress) she was born in 21/12/2009
Schools in Lafayette
College & universities near Lafayette, CA
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 123554 | Saint Mary's College of California | Moraga (CA) | 94575 |
Stations (47)
Amtrak & bus stations near Lafayette, CA
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| MTZ | Martinez station | 601 Marina Vista Ave. | RAIL |
| OAC | Oakland Coliseum station | 700 73rd Avenue | RAIL |
| EMY | Emeryville station | 5885 Horton Street | RAIL |
| BKY | Berkeley station | University Ave. and Third St. | RAIL |
| OKJ | Oakland – Jack London Square station | 245 Second Street | RAIL |
Post offices near Lafayette
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Lafay Post Office | Lafayette (CA) | 94549 |
Other places with the same name (14)
- Lafayette , Louisiana The third most populous city in Acadiana, Louisiana. It is located on the Vermilion River in southwestern Louisiana. Lafayette is known for its many cajun and creole restaurants, its many parks and green spaces, and its many attractions, such as the Lafayette Museum and the Lafayette Grand Opera House. with a population of 126,535 people.
- Lafayette , Indiana The most populous city in Tippecanoe County, Indiana. It is located on the Wabash River in north-central Indiana. Lafayette is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Purdue University campus and the Lafayette Public Library. with a population of 71,484 people.
- Lafayette , Colorado city in Colorado with a population of 28,579 people.
- LaFayette , Georgia city in and the county seat of Walker County, Georgia with a population of 7,508 people.
- Lafayette , Ohio village in Ohio, United States with a population of 5,927 people.
- Lafayette , Tennessee human settlement in Macon County, Tennessee, United States of America with a population of 5,271 people.
- LaFayette , New York city in Onondaga County, New York, United States of America with a population of 4,794 people.
- Lafayette , Oregon city in Oregon, USA with a population of 4,258 people.
- Lafayette , New Jersey township in Sussex County, New Jersey with a population of 2,352 people.
- Lafayette , Pennsylvania township of Pennsylvania with a population of 2,023 people.
- Lafayette , Minnesota human settlement in Nicollet County, Minnesota, United States of America with a population of 705 people.
- LaFayette , Kentucky human settlement in Christian County, Kentucky, United States of America with a population of 161 people.
- Lafayette , Illinois township in Ogle County, Illinois with a population of 161 people.
Other cities in Contra Costa County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Contra Costa County , CA. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Concord | 128,544 | The third most populous city in Contra Costa County, California. |
| Antioch | 111,605 | The most populous city in Contra Costa County, California. |
| Richmond | 110,038 | The most populous city in Contra Costa County, California. |
| San Ramon | 82,865 | A city in Contra Costa County, California. |
| Pittsburg | 72,622 | A city in Contra Costa County, California. |
| Walnut Creek | 69,936 | The fifth most populous city in Contra Costa County, California. |
| Brentwood | 65,017 | The most populous city in Contra Costa County, California. |
| Danville | 44,883 | Town in Contra Costa County, California |
| Oakley | 42,710 | A city in Contra Costa County, California. |
| Martinez | 38,027 | City in Contra Costa County, California, USA |
| Pleasant Hill | 34,781 | City in Contra Costa County, California, USA |
| San Pablo | 30,779 | City in Contra Costa County, California, United States |
| Hercules | 26,221 | City in western Contra Costa County, California |
| El Cerrito | 25,403 | City in Contra Costa County, California, United States |
| Bay Point | 21,534 | Census designated place in California |
| Orinda | 19,557 | City in California, USA |
Distance to Other Cities
Lafayette distances to largest California cities
