Lafayette, Minnesota facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Lafayette
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Business district, circa 1906
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Location of Lafayette, Minnesota
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| Country | United States |
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Nicollet |
| Government | |
| • Type | Mayor - Council |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.26 sq mi (3.26 km2) |
| • Land | 1.26 sq mi (3.26 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,020 ft (310 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 492 |
| • Density | 391.10/sq mi (151.05/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
56054
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| Area code(s) | 507 |
| FIPS code | 27-33920 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2395584 |
Lafayette is a small city in Nicollet County, Minnesota, United States. In 2020, about 492 people lived there. It is mostly a farming community. Lafayette is located near the larger city of New Ulm.
Lafayette is also part of the bigger Mankato-North Mankato Metropolitan Statistical Area. This means it's connected to the economic and social life of the nearby cities of Mankato and North Mankato.
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History of Lafayette
Lafayette was officially planned and marked out in 1897. It was named after a very important historical figure, Gilbert du Motier, Marquis de Lafayette. He was a French general who helped the American colonists during the American Revolutionary War (1775–1783).
Geography and Location
The U.S. Census Bureau says that Lafayette covers about 1.15 square miles (3.26 square kilometers). All of this area is land. The South Branch Rush River begins its journey not far from Lafayette.
Minnesota State Highway 15 is a main road that runs through the community. This highway helps connect Lafayette to other towns and cities in the area.
People of Lafayette
The population of Lafayette has changed over the years. Here's how many people have lived in the city during different census years:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 195 | — | |
| 1920 | 309 | 58.5% | |
| 1930 | 389 | 25.9% | |
| 1940 | 400 | 2.8% | |
| 1950 | 438 | 9.5% | |
| 1960 | 516 | 17.8% | |
| 1970 | 498 | −3.5% | |
| 1980 | 507 | 1.8% | |
| 1990 | 462 | −8.9% | |
| 2000 | 529 | 14.5% | |
| 2010 | 504 | −4.7% | |
| 2020 | 492 | −2.4% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 2020 Census |
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A Look at 2010
In 2010, the census counted 504 people living in Lafayette. There were 218 households, which are groups of people living together. About 131 of these were families.
Most people in Lafayette in 2010 were White (97.8%). A small number of people were Native American, Asian, or from other races. About 2.4% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
The average age in the city was about 36.9 years old. About 27% of the people were under 18 years old. Around 14.7% of the residents were 65 years old or older. The number of males and females in the city was almost equal.
A Well-Known Person
Lafayette was the childhood home of a famous actress named Tippi Hedren. She is known for her roles in movies. In her book, Cats of Shambala, she mentioned that she was born in New Ulm. This is because Lafayette did not have a hospital at the time.
See also
In Spanish: Lafayette (Minnesota) para niños
