Lafayette County, Wisconsin
Lafayette County: County in Wisconsin, United States
About
Lafayette County is a county located in the U.S. state of Wisconsin. As of the 2010 census, the population was 16,836 and a population density of 10 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 16,646 inhabitants. Its county seat is Darlington. The county was created 179 years ago in 1845.
Quick Facts about Lafayette County
| Population : | 16,646 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Wisconsin (United States) |
| Different from : | Lafayette County, Lafayette County, Lafayette County, Lafayette Parish, Lafayette County |
| Area : | 1644 km2 |
| Water as percent of area : | 0.2% |
| Land as percent of area : | 99.8% |
| Named for : | Gilbert du Motier, Marquis de Lafayette |
| Capital : | Darlington |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1846 |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 17:27:20 (22nd February 2025) |
| Density : | 10 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -1.14% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Lafayette County is located at 42°39'38"N 90°7'54"W (42.6605000, -90.1317200). It has 5 neighbors: Jo Daviess County, Stephenson County, Grant County, Green County and Iowa County.
Lafayette County map
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The largest city of Lafayette County is Blanchardville with a population of 617. Other cities include, New Diggings population 510, South Wayne population 472 and Shullsburg population 350. See all Lafayette County cities & populated places.
Lafayette County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Lafayette County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Darlington | 861 | Civil town in Lafayette County, Wisconsin |
| Belmont | 627 | Village in Lafayette County, Wisconsin, United States |
| Blanchardville | 617 | City in Iowa County, Wisconsin, United States of America |
| Avon | 612 | Town in Rock County, Wisconsin, United States |
| Elk Grove | 579 | Town in Lafayette County, Wisconsin, United States |
| Gratiot | 563 | Village in Lafayette County, Wisconsin |
| New Diggings | 510 | Human settlement in Lafayette County, Wisconsin, United States of America |
| Benton | 489 | Village in Lafayette County, Wisconsin, United States |
| South Wayne | 472 | Human settlement in Lafayette County, Wisconsin, United States of America |
| Argyle | 456 | Town in Lafayette County, Wisconsin. |
| Fayette | 404 | Civil town in Lafayette County, Wisconsin |
| Shullsburg | 350 | City in Lafayette County, Wisconsin, United States of America |
| Lamont | 302 | Town in Lafayette County, Wisconsin, United States |
- Official Website
Official website of Lafayette County
Lafayette County has 5 neighbours.
- Jo Daviess County county in Illinois, United States
- Stephenson County county in Illinois, United States
- Grant County county in Wisconsin, United States
- Green County county in Wisconsin, United States
- Iowa County county in Wisconsin, United States
- Darlington
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Lafayette County decreased by 1.14% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 16,836 | - | census |
| 2011 | 16,863 | 0.16% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 16,800 | -0.37% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 16,669 | -0.79% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 16,777 | 0.64% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 16,791 | 0.08% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 16,757 | -0.2% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 16,689 | -0.41% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 16,672 | -0.1% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 16,665 | -0.04% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 16,646 | -0.11% | estimation process |
People born in Lafayette County (4)
People born in Lafayette County, including lawyer, educator, politician Harry C. Martin, supercentenarian Gertrude Weaver, suffragist Therese A. Jenkins, .
List
- Andrew Wintrone (American farmer) he was born in 20/06/1869
Other places with the same name (5)
- Lafayette County , Mississippi county in Missouri, United States with a population of 54,408 people.
- Lafayette County , Missouri county in Missouri, United States with a population of 33,006 people.
- Lafayette County , Florida county in Florida, United States of America with a population of 8,482 people.
- Lafayette County , Arkansas county in Arkansas, United States with a population of 6,596 people.
Wisconsin Other Counties (more counties)
| County Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Milwaukee County | 945,016 | County in Wisconsin, United States |
| Milwaukee | 589,067 | The thirtieth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Milwaukee metropolitan area. |
| Dane County | 552,536 | County in Wisconsin, United States |
| Waukesha County | 406,172 | County in Wisconsin, United States |
| Brown County | 264,610 | County in Texas, United States |
| Racine County | 195,802 | County in Wisconsin, United States |
| Outagamie County | 188,766 | County in Wisconsin, United States |
| Winnebago County | 171,631 | County in Wisconsin, United States |
| Kenosha County | 169,671 | County in Wisconsin, United States |
| Rock County | 163,084 | County in Wisconsin, United States |
| Washington County | 136,445 | County in Wisconsin, United States |
| Marathon County | 135,593 | County in Wisconsin, United States |
| La Crosse County | 118,502 | County in Wisconsin, United States |
| Sheboygan County | 115,240 | County in Wisconsin, United States |
| Eau Claire County | 105,260 | County in Wisconsin, United States |
| Walworth County | 103,953 | County in Wisconsin, United States |
