La Fayette, Alabama
La Fayette: City in Alabama, United States of America
About
La Fayette is a city located in the county of Chambers in the U.S. state of Alabama. Its population at the 2010 census was 3,003. After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 2,870 inhabitants.
The city was created 180 years ago in 1843.
Quick Facts about La Fayette
| Population : | 2,870 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Alabama (United States) |
| County : | Chambers County |
| Postal code : | 36862 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 334 |
| Water as percent of area : | 0.31% |
| Land as percent of area : | 99.69% |
| Altitude : | 843 feet / 257 meters |
| Capital city : | La Fayette is capital of Chambers County |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1844 (180 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | UTC−06:00 |
| Local time : | 01:58:55 (25th November 2024) |
| Population growth : | -4.63% (2010-2020) |
Geography
La Fayette is located at 32°53'59"N 85°24'4"W (32.8998500, -85.4010600).
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Official website of La Fayette
Demographics
According to census records, the population of La Fayette decreased by 4.63% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 3,003 | - | census |
| 2011 | 2,986 | -0.57% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 2,987 | 0.03% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 2,987 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 2,968 | -0.64% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 2,970 | 0.07% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 2,952 | -0.61% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 2,947 | -0.17% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 2,940 | -0.24% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 2,910 | -1.03% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 2,870 | -1.39% | estimation process |
Schools in La Fayette
College & universities near La Fayette, AL
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 138868 | Point University | West Point (GA) | 31833 |
Stations (2)
Amtrak & bus stations near La Fayette, AL
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| ATN | Anniston | 126 West 4th St | RAIL |
| MGM | Montgomery, AL | 950 West South Boulevard | BUS |
Post offices near La Fayette
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Lafay Post Office | Lafayette (AL) | 36862 |
Other cities in Chambers County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Chambers County , AL.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Valley | 9,077 | City in Alabama, United States |
| Lanett | 6,054 | City in Chambers County, Alabama, United States |
| Huguley | 2,540 | Census designated place |
| Red Level | 474 | Town in Alabama |
| Shiloh | 305 | Human settlement in DeKalb County, Alabama, United States of America |
| Waverly | 143 | Town in Waverly, Alabama |
| Cusseta | 122 | City in Chambers County, Alabama, United States |
Distance to Other Cities
La Fayette distances to largest Alabama cities
