Lafayette is a city located in the county of Contra Costa in the U.S. state of California. Its population at the 2010 census was 23,893. After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 25,992 inhabitants.
The city was created 178 years ago in 1847.
Location of Lafayette on California map.
Quick Facts about Lafayette
Population :
25,992 (2020)
Country :
United States of America
State :
California (United States)
County :
Contra Costa County
Postal code :
94549
Phone Area Codes :
925
Water as percent of area :
1.08%
Land as percent of area :
98.92%
Named for :
Gilbert du Motier, Marquis de Lafayette
Altitude :
1,050 feet / 320 meters
Establishment :
January 01, 1848 (178 years ago)
Time Zone :
Pacific Time Zone
Local time :
16:03:47 (11th February 2026)
Population growth :
8.08% (2010-2020)
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Geography
Lafayette is located at 37°53'9"N 122°7'5"W (37.8857600, -122.1180200).
Lafayette map
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Official website of Lafayette
Official Website
Demographics
The population of Lafayette increased by 8.08% in 10 years.
Population by years (2010 - 2020)
Year
Population
% Change
Method
2010
23,893
-
census
2011
24,288
1.63%
estimation process
2012
24,570
1.15%
estimation process
2013
25,024
1.81%
estimation process
2014
25,423
1.57%
estimation process
2015
25,790
1.42%
estimation process
2016
26,153
1.39%
estimation process
2017
26,388
0.89%
estimation process
2018
26,524
0.51%
estimation process
2019
26,638
0.43%
estimation process
2020
25,992
-2.49%
estimation process
What is ZIP code for Lafayette
Lafayette zip code is 94549. County name: Contra Costa, County fips: 06013
3287 Mt Diablo Blvd, Lafayette, CA 94549, United States ➦ Show Map
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People born in Lafayette (9)
People born in Lafayette, including figure skater Charles Frederick Tickner, fencer Doris Willette, businessman and scouting leader Rick Cronk, .
List
Steve Rapp (motorcycle racer) he was born in 18/11/1971
Tom Gloy (American sports car racing driver) he was born in 11/06/1947
Alex Mangels (US association football player) he was born in 29/07/1993
Brandon Harkins (American golfer (1986-)) he was born in 13/07/1986
Shane Tusup he was born in 23/04/1988
Zoe Blakely (American actress) she was born in 21/12/2009
Schools in Lafayette
College & universities near Lafayette, CA
Code
Name
City
ZIP
123554
Saint Mary's College of California
Moraga (CA)
94575
Stations (47)
Amtrak & bus stations near Lafayette, CA
Code
Name
Address
Type
MTZ
Martinez station
601 Marina Vista Ave.
RAIL
OAC
Oakland Coliseum station
700 73rd Avenue
RAIL
EMY
Emeryville station
5885 Horton Street
RAIL
BKY
Berkeley station
University Ave. and Third St.
RAIL
OKJ
Oakland – Jack London Square station
245 Second Street
RAIL
Post Office
Post offices near Lafayette
Post Office Name
City
ZIP
Lafay Post Office
Lafayette (CA)
94549
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Lafayette , Louisiana The third most populous city in Acadiana, Louisiana. It is located on the Vermilion River in southwestern Louisiana. Lafayette is known for its many cajun and creole restaurants, its many parks and green spaces, and its many attractions, such as the Lafayette Museum and the Lafayette Grand Opera House. with a population of 126,535 people.
Lafayette , Indiana The most populous city in Tippecanoe County, Indiana. It is located on the Wabash River in north-central Indiana. Lafayette is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Purdue University campus and the Lafayette Public Library. with a population of 71,484 people.
Lafayette , Colorado city in Colorado with a population of 28,579 people.
LaFayette , Georgia city in and the county seat of Walker County, Georgia with a population of 7,508 people.
Lafayette , Ohio village in Ohio, United States with a population of 5,927 people.
Lafayette , Tennessee human settlement in Macon County, Tennessee, United States of America with a population of 5,271 people.
LaFayette , New York city in Onondaga County, New York, United States of America with a population of 4,794 people.
Lafayette , Oregon city in Oregon, USA with a population of 4,258 people.
Lafayette , New Jersey township in Sussex County, New Jersey with a population of 2,352 people.
Lafayette , Pennsylvania township of Pennsylvania with a population of 2,023 people.
Lafayette , Minnesota human settlement in Nicollet County, Minnesota, United States of America with a population of 705 people.
LaFayette , Kentucky human settlement in Christian County, Kentucky, United States of America with a population of 161 people.
Lafayette , Illinois township in Ogle County, Illinois with a population of 161 people.
Other cities in Contra Costa County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Contra Costa County , CA. (more)
City Name
Population
Title
Concord
128,544
The third most populous city in Contra Costa County, California.
Antioch
111,605
The most populous city in Contra Costa County, California.
Richmond
110,038
The most populous city in Contra Costa County, California.
San Ramon
82,865
A city in Contra Costa County, California.
Pittsburg
72,622
A city in Contra Costa County, California.
Walnut Creek
69,936
The fifth most populous city in Contra Costa County, California.
Brentwood
65,017
The most populous city in Contra Costa County, California.
Danville
44,883
Town in Contra Costa County, California
Oakley
42,710
A city in Contra Costa County, California.
Martinez
38,027
City in Contra Costa County, California, USA
Pleasant Hill
34,781
City in Contra Costa County, California, USA
San Pablo
30,779
City in Contra Costa County, California, United States
Hercules
26,221
City in western Contra Costa County, California
El Cerrito
25,403
City in Contra Costa County, California, United States
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