Lafayette township, Indiana
Lafayette township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Lafayette township is a geographic entity located in Owen County, Indiana. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 1,209. The land area covers 29.07 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 1,209 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 32.8 yrs | ±8 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 489 | ±126 | 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 | 539 | ±117 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 489 | ±126 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 50 | ±78 |
| Median Home Value | $164,500 | ±$31,929 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,218 | ±$546 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $85,953 | ±$9,854 |
| Per Capita Income | $32,743 | ±$7,241 |
| Poverty Rate | 11.8% | ±12.9% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 150 | ±171 |
| Unemployment Rate | 0% | ±2.1% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 627 | ±237 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 99.4% | ±2.8% |
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: 1,214 (2024)
ID: 126233
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: TRUSTEE LAFAYETTE TWP
8594 PATRICKSBURG ROAD, SPENCER IN 47460-7254
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COUNTY OF OWEN
GUS Population: 21,851 (2024)
ID: 212197
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: CLERK
60 S MAIN ST, 100, SPENCER IN 47460-1791
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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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Tricoci University of Beauty Culture LLC-Bloomington
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College Vocational | 20.2 mi away | 1681 N. College Ave, Bloomington, IN, 47404 |
6305283330
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OWEN COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 6.5 mi away | 10 SOUTH MONTGOMERY STREET, SPENCER, IN, 47460 |
(812) 829-3392
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Indiana University-Bloomington
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College | 21.1 mi away | 107 South Indiana Ave., Bloomington, IN, 47405-7000 |
8128554848
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OWEN COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY BOOKMOBILE
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Library | 6.5 mi away | 10 SOUTH MONTGOMERY STREET, SPENCER, IN, 47460 |
(812) 829-3392
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DePauw University
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College | 24.2 mi away | 313 S Locust St, Greencastle, IN, 46135-1772 |
7656584800
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WORTHINGTON JEFFERSON TOWNSHIP PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 12.8 mi away | 26 NORTH COMMERCIAL STREET, WORTHINGTON, IN, 47471 |
(812) 875-3815
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ELLETTSVILLE BRANCH
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Library | 14.5 mi away | 600 WEST TEMPERANCE, ELLETTSVILLE, IN, 47429 |
(812) 876-1272
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BLOOMFIELD-EASTERN GREENE COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 18.6 mi away | 125 SOUTH FRANKLIN STREET, BLOOMFIELD, IN, 47424 |
(812) 384-4125
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JASONVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 19.3 mi away | 611 WEST MAIN STREET, JASONVILLE, IN, 47438 |
(812) 665-2025
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EMINENCE BRANCH
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Library | 19.8 mi away | WALTERS ROAD, EMINENCE, IN, 46125 |
(765) 528-2117
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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 SPENCER, IN US, located 6.2 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 | 37.2° | 20.2° | 28.7° | 3.45" | 6.9" |
| February | 41.7° | 22.6° | 32.1° | 2.64" | 4.2" |
| March | 52.3° | 30.6° | 41.5° | 3.65" | 1.5" |
| April | 64.4° | 40.6° | 52.5° | 5.34" | 0.1" |
| May | 73.9° | 51.1° | 62.5° | 5.19" | 0.0" |
| June | 82.1° | 60.2° | 71.2° | 5.82" | 0.0" |
| July | 85.4° | 64.0° | 74.7° | 4.93" | 0.0" |
| August | 84.4° | 62.0° | 73.2° | 3.58" | 0.0" |
| September | 78.8° | 54.0° | 66.4° | 3.76" | 0.0" |
| October | 66.9° | 42.1° | 54.5° | 3.86" | 0.0" |
| November | 53.0° | 32.3° | 42.7° | 4.01" | 0.3" |
| December | 41.9° | 25.0° | 33.4° | 3.46" | 2.8" |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patricksburg CDP | CDP | 3.9 mi | — |
| Spencer town | Town | 6.0 mi | — |
| Bowling Green CDP | CDP | 9.1 mi | — |
| Coal City CDP | CDP | 9.6 mi | — |
| Poland CDP | CDP | 11.2 mi | — |
| Clay City town | Town | 12.2 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 1811940770. • 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.