Lafayette, Ohio facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Lafayette, Ohio
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Village
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Buildings on High Street
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Patriot City USA
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Location of Lafayette, Ohio
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Location of Lafayette in Allen County
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| Country | United States |
| State | Ohio |
| County | Allen |
| Township | Jackson |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.23 sq mi (0.60 km2) |
| • Land | 0.23 sq mi (0.60 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 929 ft (283 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 406 |
| • Density | 1,742.49/sq mi (674.06/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
45854
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| Area code(s) | 419 |
| FIPS code | 39-41118 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2398373 |
| Website | http://www.lafayetteoh.com/ |
Lafayette is a small town located in Allen County, Ohio, United States. In 2020, about 406 people lived here. It's part of the larger Lima, Ohio area.
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History of Lafayette, Ohio
Lafayette became an official village in 1868. This means it started to govern itself.
Geography of Lafayette
Lafayette is a small place. According to the United States Census Bureau, the village covers about 0.25 square miles (0.60 square kilometers) of land. There is no water area within the village limits.
Population and People in Lafayette
The number of people living in Lafayette has changed over the years. Here's a quick look at its population:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1870 | 337 | — | |
| 1880 | 333 | −1.2% | |
| 1900 | 316 | — | |
| 1910 | 418 | 32.3% | |
| 1920 | 383 | −8.4% | |
| 1930 | 382 | −0.3% | |
| 1940 | 411 | 7.6% | |
| 1950 | 444 | 8.0% | |
| 1960 | 476 | 7.2% | |
| 1970 | 486 | 2.1% | |
| 1980 | 488 | 0.4% | |
| 1990 | 449 | −8.0% | |
| 2000 | 304 | −32.3% | |
| 2010 | 445 | 46.4% | |
| 2020 | 406 | −8.8% | |
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Lafayette's Population in 2010
In 2010, there were 445 people living in Lafayette. These people lived in 161 different homes. Most of the people were White (97.8%). A small number were Native American (0.2%), Asian (1.3%), or from two or more races (0.7%). About 1.1% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
Many homes (46%) had children under 18 living there. Most homes (54.7%) were married couples living together. The average home had about 2.76 people. The average family had about 3.21 people.
The average age of people in Lafayette was 33.4 years old. About 32.1% of residents were under 18. About 10.3% were 65 years old or older. Slightly more than half of the residents (52.1%) were female.
Education in Lafayette
Lafayette is part of the Allen East school district. The high school used to be in Lafayette. In 2006, it moved to a new campus. This new campus is about two miles south of town. It is located at Napoleon Road and State Route 309.
Sports and Athletics
Lafayette high school sports teams play in the Northwest Conference. This is a group of schools that compete against each other in sports. The conference is approved by the Ohio High School Athletic Association (OHSAA).
Other schools in this conference include:
- Ada Bulldogs
- Bluffton Pirates
- Columbus Grove Bulldogs
- Convoy Crestview Knights
- Delphos Jefferson Wildcats
- Lincolnview Lancers
- Paulding Panthers
- Spencerville Bearcats
Public Library
Lafayette has its own public library. It is a branch of the Allen County Library system.
See also
In Spanish: Lafayette (Ohio) para niños
