Lafayette County, WI is located in southwestern Wisconsin and has an area of 416 square miles with a population estimated at 16,304 according to the 2020 Census estimates. The county seat is Darlington and its largest city is South Wayne with a population of 794 people living within its boundaries. Lafayette County’s economy relies heavily on manufacturing as well as service industries like finance or healthcare which provide necessary jobs for residents throughout region. Additionally, agriculture plays a significant role as dairy farming produces much needed crops while timber harvesting provides lumber necessary resources used by industry in this rural community.