Lafayette, Oregon

Lafayette, Oregon
99W and 3rd Street in downtown
Location in Oregon
Coordinates: 45°14′49″N 123°06′48″W / 45.24694°N 123.11333°W / 45.24694; -123.11333
CountryUnited States
StateOregon
CountyYamhill
Founded1846
Incorporated1878
Government
  TypeCouncil-Manager
  MayorHilary Malcomson
Area
  Total
0.93 sq mi (2.40 km2)
  Land0.93 sq mi (2.40 km2)
  Water0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
223 ft (68 m)
Population
 (2020)
  Total
4,423
  Density4,776.46/sq mi (1,844.66/km2)
Time zoneUTC-8 (Pacific)
  Summer (DST)UTC-7 (Pacific)
ZIP code
97127
Area code503
FIPS code41-40300
GNIS feature ID2411593
Websitewww.ci.lafayette.or.us
  • Population density reflects year 2000 census figures.

Lafayette is a city in Yamhill County, Oregon, United States on the Yamhill River and Oregon Route 99W. It was founded in 1846 and incorporated in 1878. The population was 4,423 at the 2020 census.