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Lafayette, MN
City in Nicollet County, Minnesota.
Population
484
Land area
1.3sq mi
People per sq mi
385
ZIP codes
0
Lafayette and its ZIP codes
Lafayette at a glance
- Lafayette is about 5.3 times as dense as Minnesota as a whole.
Local data for Lafayette, MN
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Nicollet County. PPP loans are for Lafayette.
Unemployment rate
3.7%
Aug 2026, +0.5 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$58,157
14,599 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$63,673
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$208M
FY 2026, $6,046 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Lafayette, MN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: strong wind
Storm events since 1996
413
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
33
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
81° / 4°F
32.8 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Lafayette, MN, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
32.7%
U.S. 33.3% -0.6 pts
Diabetes
9.0%
U.S. 12.1% -3.1 pts
Smoking
13.4%
U.S. 12.8% +0.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
5.7%
U.S. 11.1% -5.4 pts
Cities near Lafayette
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| WinthropCity | 6.6 mi | 1.3 |
| GibbonCity | 8.8 mi | 0.7 |
| New UlmCity | 10 mi | 10.2 |
| GaylordCity | 12 mi | 1.9 |
| CourtlandCity | 13 mi | 2.6 |
| EssigCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 0.6 |
| SearlesCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 0.4 |
| NicolletCity | 16 mi | 0.9 |
| FairfaxCity | 17 mi | 1.3 |
| New AuburnCity | 17 mi | 0.7 |
| ArlingtonCity | 19 mi | 1.6 |
| StewartCity | 19 mi | 0.8 |
| Sleepy EyeCity | 19 mi | 1.9 |
| BrowntonCity | 20 mi | 0.4 |
| HanskaCity | 21 mi | 0.2 |
| St. PeterCity | 23 mi | 6.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Lafayette, MN in?
- Lafayette is in Nicollet County, Minnesota.
- What is the population of Lafayette, MN?
- About 484 people live in Lafayette, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Lafayette?
- Nearby places include Winthrop (6.6 mi), Gibbon (8.8 mi), New Ulm (10 mi), Gaylord (12 mi), Courtland (13 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023