About Lafayette
Lafayette is a small town in northern Oregon with an estimated population of 4,627.
Officially, Lafayette is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 0.93 square miles, giving it a compact, walkable footprint at roughly 4,975 residents per square mile.
📰 Lafayette News Today
- Terry Hayward Obituary (02/17/1970 - 03/14/2026) - Lafayette, OR OregonLive.com · Apr 12
- Lafayette Air Quality Index (AQI) and USA Air Pollution IQAir · Jun 26
- Beavers Continue Homestand Saturday When Hosting Lafayette Oregon State University Athletics · Oct 13
- 141 W 13th St, Lafayette, OR 97127 Realtor.com · Jul 31
- McMinnville man accused of yearslong child sex abuse; More victims feared KATU · Jul 29
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Lafayette Unique
- One of 12 places in the US named Lafayette — but the Oregon one has a character all its own.
- Positioned in northern Oregon, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of Oregon — one of 426 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- Small-town pace of life: less traffic, more community, and neighbors who wave.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 5 miles.
🎡 Fun Things to Do
- Yamhill County Museum · Museum
Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Lafayette
- Abigail Scott Duniway Park reviews ★
- Commons Park reviews ★
- Community Pride Park reviews ★
- Joel Perkins Park reviews ★
- Lafayette Locks County Park reviews ★
- Plantation Park reviews ★
- Terry Park reviews ★
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Lafayette
- Wascher Elementary School
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateOregon
TypeCity
Population (2024)4,627
Rank in state#82 of 240
Land area0.93 sq mi
Density4,975/sq mi
Coordinates45.2469, -123.1119