Lake Lafayette, Missouri facts for kids
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Lake Lafayette, Missouri
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Location of Lake Lafayette, Missouri
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| Country | United States |
| State | Missouri |
| County | Lafayette |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.76 sq mi (1.97 km2) |
| • Land | 0.64 sq mi (1.66 km2) |
| • Water | 0.12 sq mi (0.31 km2) |
| Elevation | 856 ft (261 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 277 |
| • Density | 432.14/sq mi (166.93/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
64076
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| Area code(s) | 816 |
| FIPS code | 29-39952 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2395592 |
Lake Lafayette is a small city located in Lafayette County, Missouri. It is part of the larger Kansas City metropolitan area in the United States. In 2020, the city had a population of 277 people.
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About Lake Lafayette's Location
Lake Lafayette covers a total area of about 0.76 square miles (1.97 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 0.64 square miles (1.66 square kilometers), is land. The remaining part, about 0.12 square miles (0.31 square kilometers), is covered by water. This information comes from the United States Census Bureau.
Population Changes in Lake Lafayette
The population of Lake Lafayette has changed over the years. Here is a quick look at how many people lived in the city during different census years:
- In 2000, there were 346 people.
- In 2010, the population was 327 people.
- In 2020, the population was 277 people.
Life in Lake Lafayette in 2010
According to the 2010 census, 327 people lived in Lake Lafayette. There were 124 households and 82 families in the city. The city had about 510.9 people per square mile (197.3 people per square kilometer). There were also 167 housing units, which means homes or apartments, with about 260.9 units per square mile (100.7 units per square kilometer).
Most of the people living in Lake Lafayette in 2010 were White (95.1%). A smaller number were African American (2.4%), Native American (0.6%), or from two or more races (1.8%). About 0.6% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Households and Families
In 2010, about 30.6% of the households in Lake Lafayette had children under 18 living with them. More than half, 51.6%, were married couples living together. Some households were led by a female without a husband (8.9%) or a male without a wife (5.6%). About 33.9% of households were not families.
Almost 27.4% of all households were made up of individuals living alone. Of these, 12.9% were people aged 65 or older living by themselves. The average household had about 2.64 people, and the average family had about 3.17 people.
Age of Residents
The average age of people in Lake Lafayette in 2010 was 43.8 years.
- About 21.4% of residents were under 18 years old.
- About 8.8% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- About 22.6% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- About 32.7% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- About 14.4% were 65 years of age or older.
When it came to gender, 52.9% of the population was male, and 47.1% was female.
See also
In Spanish: Lake Lafayette (Misuri) para niños
