Lafayette township, Indiana
Lafayette township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Lafayette township is a geographic entity located in Floyd County, Indiana. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 8,526. The land area covers 26.04 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 8,526 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 46.6 yrs | ±4.4 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 3,082 | ±180 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 3,452 | ±221 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 3,082 | ±180 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 370 | ±168 |
| Median Home Value | $363,700 | ±$30,561 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,154 | ±$231 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $118,380 | ±$13,037 |
| Per Capita Income | $56,115 | ±$4,193 |
| Poverty Rate | 2.4% | ±1.5% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 194 | ±127 |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.7% | ±2.7% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 4,289 | ±308 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 95.2% | ±1.1% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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TOWNSHIP OF LAFAYETTE
GUS Population: 8,447 (2024)
ID: 103931
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: LAFAYETTE TOWNSHIP TRUSTEE
7129 BANET RD, FLOYDS KNOBS IN 47119-8722
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GUS Population: 81,931 (2024)
ID: 125977
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: DIR OF OPERATIONS
2524 CORYDON PIKE, NEW ALBANY IN 47150-6196
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Lafayette | KG-04 | Lafayette, IN | |
| Regular School Lafayette | 06-08 | Lafayette, IN | |
| Regular School Lafayette | KG-04 | Lafayette, IN | |
| Regular School Lafayette | 09-12 | Lafayette, IN | |
| Regular School Lafayette | PK-04 | Lafayette, IN | |
| Career and Technical School Lafayette | 05-12 | Lafayette, IN | |
| Regular School Lafayette | KG-05 | Lafayette, IN | |
| Regular School Lafayette | KG-05 | Lafayette, IN | |
| Regular School Lafayette | 09-12 | Lafayette, IN | |
| Regular School Lafayette | 05-06 | Lafayette, IN |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Indiana University-Southeast
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College | 3.4 mi away | 4201 Grant Line Rd, New Albany, IN, 47150 |
8129412333
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GALENA DIGITAL BRANCH
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Library | 3.2 mi away | 6956 US-150, FLOYDS KNOBS, IN, 47119 |
(812) 949-3060
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PJ's College of Cosmetology-Clarksville
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College Vocational | 6.9 mi away | 1414 Blackiston Mill Rd, Clarksville, IN, 47129 |
8122858805
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INDIANA UNIVERSITY SOUTHEAST SATELLITE BRANCH
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Library | 3.4 mi away | 4201 GRANT LINE ROAD, NEW ALBANY, IN, 47150 |
(812) 941-2485
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Mid-America College of Funeral Service
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College | 8.1 mi away | 3111 Hamburg Pke, Jeffersonville, IN, 47130 |
8122888878
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NEW ALBANY-FLOYD COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 5.9 mi away | 180 WEST SPRING STREET, NEW ALBANY, IN, 47150 |
(812) 944-8464
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Caris College
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College | 9.5 mi away | 2780 Jefferson Centre Way, Suite 103, Jeffersonville, IN, 47130-8293 |
8122589510
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CARNEGIE LIBRARY CULTURAL ARTS CENTER
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Library | 6.0 mi away | 201 EAST SPRING ST, NEW ALBANY, IN, 47150 |
(812) 944-7336
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Simmons College of Kentucky
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College | 10.4 mi away | 1018 South 7th Street, Louisville, KY, 40203-3322 |
50277614435113
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CLARKSVILLE BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 7.0 mi away | 1312 EASTERN BOULEVARD, CLARKSVILLE, IN, 47129 |
(812) 285-5640
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at LOUISVILLE MCALPINE, KY US, located 7.4 miles from Lafayette township. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 43.3° | 25.9° | 34.6° | 3.48" | 2.3" |
| February | 47.6° | 29.2° | 38.4° | 3.49" | 0.3" |
| March | 56.6° | 36.6° | 46.6° | 4.54" | 0.3" |
| April | 68.9° | 47.2° | 58.1° | 4.79" | 0.0" |
| May | 76.9° | 58.4° | 67.6° | 4.81" | 0.0" |
| June | 85.4° | 65.8° | 75.6° | 4.43" | 0.0" |
| July | 88.9° | 69.7° | 79.3° | 3.53" | 0.0" |
| August | 88.0° | 68.8° | 78.4° | 3.27" | 0.0" |
| September | 81.8° | 61.5° | 71.6° | 3.93" | 0.0" |
| October | 70.3° | 49.7° | 60.0° | 3.49" | 0.0" |
| November | 56.8° | 38.0° | 47.4° | 3.75" | 0.0" |
| December | 47.1° | 30.8° | 38.9° | 4.48" | 1.4" |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Floyds Knobs CDP | CDP | 1.9 mi | — |
| Galena CDP | CDP | 3.1 mi | — |
| New Albany city | City | 4.5 mi | — |
| Greenville town | Town | 5.6 mi | — |
| Georgetown town | Town | 6.2 mi | — |
| Sellersburg town | Town | 6.3 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 1804340734. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.