Lafayette, New Jersey
Lafayette: Township in Sussex County, New Jersey
About
Lafayette is a township located in the county of Sussex in the U.S. state of New Jersey. Its population at the 2010 census was 2,538 and a population density of 141 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 2,352 inhabitants.
The township was created 179 years ago in 1844.
Quick Facts about Lafayette
| Population : | 2,352 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | New Jersey (United States) |
| County : | Sussex County |
| Postal code : | 07848 |
| Area : | 18.05 km2 |
| Altitude : | 1,755 feet / 535 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1845 (179 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | Eastern Time Zone |
| Local time : | 20:51:35 (21st December 2024) |
| Density : | 130 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -7.91% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Lafayette is located at 41°5'54"N 74°41'19"W (41.0984300, -74.6885000). It has 2 neighbors: Sparta and Wantage.
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- Official Website
Official website of Lafayette
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Lafayette decreased by 7.91% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 2,538 | - | census |
| 2011 | 2,494 | -1.76% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 2,468 | -1.05% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 2,439 | -1.19% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 2,445 | 0.25% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 2,419 | -1.07% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 2,400 | -0.79% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 2,393 | -0.29% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 2,376 | -0.72% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 2,363 | -0.55% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 2,352 | -0.47% | estimation process |
People born in Lafayette (1)
Introduced polygraph or "lie-detector" tests, worked in the CIA. Later performed experiments and theorized "plant perception". (1924-2013) Cleve Backster was born in Lafayette
Schools in Lafayette
College & universities near Lafayette, NJ
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 247603 | Sussex County Community College | Newton (NJ) | 07860 |
Stations (17)
Amtrak & bus stations near Lafayette, NJ
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| NWK | Pennsylvania Station | 1 Raymond Plaza West | RAIL |
| EWR | Newark Liberty International Airport | Newark Liberty International Airport | RAIL |
| MET | Metropark station | 100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike | RAIL |
| CRT | Croton–Harmon station | 1 Croton Point Avenue | RAIL |
| YNY | Yonkers station | 5 Buena Vista Ave. | RAIL |
Post offices near Lafayette
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Augusta Post Office | Augusta (NJ) | 07822 |
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 , California city in California with a population of 25,992 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 , 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 Sussex County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Sussex County , NJ. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Sparta | 18,598 | Township of New Jersey |
| Hopatcong Hills | 16,267 | City in Sussex County, New Jersey, United States of America |
| Hopatcong | 14,145 | Borough in Sussex County, New Jersey, United States |
| Wantage | 10,899 | Township of New Jersey |
| Lake Mohawk | 9,916 | City in Byram Township, New Jersey, United States of America |
| Newton | 7,977 | Town in Sussex County, New Jersey, United States |
| Highland Lake | 4,933 | Town |
| Stillwater | 3,855 | Township of New Jersey |
| Montague | 3,630 | Township in Sussex County, New Jersey, United States |
| Stanhope | 3,288 | Borough of New Jersey |
| Fredon | 3,145 | Township in Sussex County, New Jersey, USA |
| Hamburg | 3,121 | Borough of New Jersey |
| Ogdensburg | 2,245 | Borough in Sussex County, New Jersey |
| Sussex | 1,979 | Borough in Sussex County, New Jersey |
| Vernon Valley | 1,626 | Census designated place |
| Crandon Lakes | 1,178 | Census designated place |
Distance to Other Cities
Lafayette distances to largest New Jersey cities
