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Lafayette, VA

Census-designated place in Montgomery County, Virginia.

Population

628

Land area

0.6sq mi

People per sq mi

985

ZIP codes

0

Lafayette and its ZIP codes

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Lafayette at a glance

  • Lafayette is about 4.5 times as dense as Virginia as a whole.
  • Households here earn a median of $34,596 a year, 63% less than the Virginia figure of $93,170.

Local data for Lafayette, VA

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Lafayette, VA, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median household income

$34,596

Poverty rate

34.1%

Homeownership

92.9%

Bachelor's or higher

10.9%

Median age

42.7

Average commute

22.9 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (169), Mexican Americans (55), German Americans (39).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Montgomery County. PPP loans are for Lafayette.

Details

Unemployment rate

4.1%

Aug 2026, -0.3 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$62,085

43,874 jobs, 2025

Federal spending

$649M

FY 2026, $6,512 per person

Montgomery County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Lafayette, VA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone64.1%
  • Carpooled9.4%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked0.0%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
  • Worked from home26.5%

Average one-way commute: 22.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Lafayette, VA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively Low

Top: landslide

Storm events since 1996

655

Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind

Flood insurance policies

148

0.5% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

80° / 22°F

49.9 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Lafayette, VA, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

34.1%

U.S. 33.3% +0.8 pts

Diabetes

13.9%

U.S. 12.1% +1.8 pts

Smoking

18.6%

U.S. 12.8% +5.8 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

9.8%

U.S. 11.1% -1.3 pts

Cities near Lafayette

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
EllistonCensus-designated place2 mi1.1
ShawsvilleCensus-designated place5.1 mi2.4
GlenvarCensus-designated place5.2 mi1.4
SalemCity8.2 mi14.5
Cave SpringCensus-designated place11 mi11.9
MerrimacCensus-designated place12 mi1.7
BlacksburgTown13 mi19.8
ChristiansburgTown13 mi14.7
RoanokeCity14 mi42.5
HollinsCensus-designated place16 mi8.6
Prices ForkCensus-designated place16 mi2
Boones MillTown16 mi0.7
RinerCensus-designated place17 mi1.5
BelviewCensus-designated place17 mi1.8
VintonTown18 mi3.1
Plum CreekCensus-designated place18 mi1.6

Frequently asked questions

What county is Lafayette, VA in?
Lafayette is in Montgomery County, Virginia.
What is the population of Lafayette, VA?
About 628 people live in Lafayette, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Lafayette?
Nearby places include Elliston (2 mi), Shawsville (5.1 mi), Glenvar (5.2 mi), Salem (8.2 mi), Cave Spring (11 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023