LaFayette, Georgia facts for kids
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LaFayette, Georgia
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Stores in downtown LaFayette
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Location in Walker County and the state of Georgia
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| Country | United States |
| State | Georgia |
| County | Walker |
| Area | |
| • Total | 8.09 sq mi (20.94 km2) |
| • Land | 8.09 sq mi (20.94 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 810 ft (247 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 6,888 |
| • Density | 851.84/sq mi (328.91/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
30728
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| Area code(s) | 706/762 |
| FIPS code | 13-44312 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0316521 |
LaFayette (pronounced luh-FAY-et) is a city in the state of Georgia, United States. It is the main city, or county seat, of Walker County. In 2020, about 6,888 people lived there. LaFayette is also part of the larger Chattanooga, TN-GA Metropolitan Statistical Area.
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History of LaFayette
LaFayette was first started in 1835. It was named Chattooga back then. It became the main city for the new Walker County. The county was named after Freeman Walker, who was a United States senator.
In 1836, the city's name was changed to LaFayette. This was to honor Gilbert du Motier, Marquis de Lafayette. He was a French nobleman who helped America during the American Revolutionary War.
Later, in 1864, LaFayette was part of an important event during the American Civil War. A battle called the Battle of LaFayette happened here. This was during the Atlanta campaign, a major military plan.
Geography of LaFayette
LaFayette is located in the northwest part of Georgia. Its exact location is 34°42′35″N 85°17′2″W / 34.70972°N 85.28389°W.
The city covers a total area of about 8.1 square miles (20.9 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within the city limits.
Population and People
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1870 | 251 | — | |
| 1880 | 207 | −17.5% | |
| 1890 | 377 | 82.1% | |
| 1900 | 491 | 30.2% | |
| 1910 | 1,590 | 223.8% | |
| 1920 | 2,104 | 32.3% | |
| 1930 | 2,811 | 33.6% | |
| 1940 | 3,509 | 24.8% | |
| 1950 | 4,884 | 39.2% | |
| 1960 | 5,588 | 14.4% | |
| 1970 | 6,044 | 8.2% | |
| 1980 | 6,517 | 7.8% | |
| 1990 | 6,313 | −3.1% | |
| 2000 | 6,702 | 6.2% | |
| 2010 | 7,121 | 6.3% | |
| 2020 | 6,888 | −3.3% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 1850-1870 1870-1880 1890-1910 1920-1930 1940 1950 1960 1970 1980 1990 2000 |
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The population of LaFayette has changed over many years. You can see how the number of people living in the city has grown and changed by looking at the chart above.
2020 Population Details
In 2020, the 2020 United States census counted 6,888 people living in LaFayette. There were 2,847 households, which are groups of people living in one home. About 1,844 of these households were families. Most people in LaFayette are White (83.8%). There are also African American (7.42%), Native American, Asian, and other groups living in the city.
2010 Population Details
According to the 2010 United States census, there were 7,121 people in LaFayette. There were 2,712 households. About 28.9% of these households had children under 18 living there.
The average age of people in the city was 38 years old. About 24.1% of the population was under 18. This means LaFayette is home to many young people and families.
Notable People
Some well-known people have come from LaFayette:
- Andy Bean – A famous golfer who won many times on the PGA Tour.
- Ronald H. Griffith – A high-ranking United States Army General. He was once the Vice Chief of Staff of the United States Army.
- Zahra Karinshak – A Georgia State Senator, who is also a lawyer and a veteran of the Air Force.
See also
In Spanish: La Fayette (Georgia) para niños
