Lafayette, NJ is a small town in Sussex County with a population of 2,430 people and a population density of 131 people per square mile. This small town offers many unique local businesses and activities for residents to enjoy year-round. Notable businesses include The Lafayette House Restaurant, Hair Boutique Salon & Spa, Valley Arts Supply, and more. Residents of Lafayette can also take part in outdoor activities such as hiking the Appalachian Trail or camping at High Point State Park. Local organizations such as the Lafayette Community Garden and the Sussex County Historical Society are also popular amongst the residents. For sports fans, there is even an annual sporting event held in April called the Lafayette Lancer Games which features a variety of track and field events for all ages.
The population in Lafayette is 2,430. There are 136 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Lafayette is 48.6, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Lafayette is 2.8, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Lafayette
- 66.7% are married
- 7.8% are divorced
- 32.1% are married with children
- 5.7% have children, but are single
Race in Lafayette
- 90.5% are White
- 0.8% are Black
- 0.0% are Asian
- 0.0% are Native American
- 0.3% claim Other
- 8.1% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 0.3% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander