Florida

Lafayette

8,226
2020 population
1860
first census record
17
census records

About Lafayette

Lafayette, Florida, first appears in the United States federal census in 1860, when it recorded a population of 2,068. At the most recent census, in 2020, its population stood at 8,226.

Its recorded population peaked at 8,870 in 2010, and has since declined by roughly 7 percent.

On the ground today, 4 documented military engagements have been recorded within the county, among them Battle of Suwannee River (Seminole Retreat 1818), Battle of Suwannee (April 1818), Destruction of Bowlegs Town (1818).

Population by decade

Census YearPopulationChart
20208,226
20108,870
20007,022
19905,578
19804,035
19702,892
19602,889
19503,440
19404,405
19304,361
19206,242
19106,710
19004,987
18903,686
18802,441
18701,783
18602,068
Source

Population data from the United States decennial census, U.S. Census Bureau (public domain).

Battles & engagements in Lafayette

Military engagements that took place in Lafayette, Florida.

Battle of Suwannee River (Seminole Retreat 1818)
1818
Battle of Suwannee (April 1818)
1818
Destruction of Bowlegs Town (1818)
1818
Battle of the Suwannee River (Jackson)
1818

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Frequently asked about Lafayette

When does Lafayette first appear in the US census?
Lafayette, Florida first appears in the federal census in 1860, with a recorded population of 2,068.
What is the population of Lafayette?
At the most recent federal census (2020), Lafayette had a recorded population of 8,226.
When did Lafayette's population peak?
Lafayette's recorded population peaked at 8,870 in 2010.
Were any battles fought in Lafayette?
4 documented military engagements took place in Lafayette, including Battle of Suwannee River (Seminole Retreat 1818), Battle of Suwannee (April 1818), Destruction of Bowlegs Town (1818).
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