Lafayette township, Ohio
Lafayette township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Lafayette township is a geographic entity located in Medina County, Ohio. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 6,222. The land area covers 22.91 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 6,222 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 39.7 yrs | ±1.9 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 2,242 | ±141 | 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 | 2,436 | ±164 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 2,242 | ±141 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 194 | ±91 |
| Median Home Value | $281,300 | ±$11,879 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,688 | ±$966 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $103,396 | ±$7,071 |
| Per Capita Income | $42,763 | ±$3,192 |
| Poverty Rate | 7.5% | ±3.6% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 457 | ±219 |
| Unemployment Rate | 1.1% | ±0.8% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 3,207 | ±209 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 91.4% | ±1.6% |
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: 6,191 (2024)
ID: 132689
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: CHAIRMAN
6440 RYAN RD, MEDINA OH 44256-8820
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GUS Population: 184,625 (2024)
ID: 132375
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: PRESIDENT
144 N BROADWAY ST, MEDINA OH 44256-1974
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Medina, OH | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | Brunswick, OH | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Sullivan, OH | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Sullivan, OH | |
| Regular School Nearby | 08-12 | Sullivan, OH | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Brunswick, OH | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | Brunswick, OH | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Brunswick, OH | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-03 | Medina, OH | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Medina, OH |
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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Medina County Career Center
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College Vocational | 5.0 mi away | 1101 W Liberty St, Medina, OH, 44256 |
3307258461157
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MEDINA COUNTY DISTRICT LIBRARY
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Library | 5.1 mi away | 210 S. BROADWAY, MEDINA, OH, 44256 |
(330) 725-0588
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Hamrick School
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College Vocational | 11.2 mi away | 1156 Medina Rd, Medina, OH, 44256 |
3302392229
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MEDINA COUNTY DISTRICT LIBRARY
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Library | 5.1 mi away | 210 S. BROADWAY, MEDINA, OH, 44256 |
(330) 722-2590
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Raphael's School of Beauty Culture Inc-Brunswick
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College | 12.5 mi away | 3307 Center Rd., Brunswick, OH, 44212 |
3307823395
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LODI BRANCH
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Library | 5.4 mi away | 635 WOOSTER STREET, LODI, OH, 44254 |
(330) 948-1885
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Wayne County Schools Career Center
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College Vocational | 15.7 mi away | 518 W Prospect St, Smithville, OH, 44677 |
33066970701322
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SEVILLE BRANCH
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Library | 6.4 mi away | 45 CENTER ST., SEVILLE, OH, 44273 |
(330) 769-2852
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Brown Aveda Institute-Strongsville
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College | 16.6 mi away | 17901 Southpark Center - Space 160, Strongsville, OH, 44136 |
4402559494246
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CRESTON BRANCH
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Library | 7.4 mi away | 116 SOUTH MAIN STREET, CRESTON, OH, 44217 |
(330) 804-4732
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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 CHIPPEWA LAKE, OH US, located 2.4 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 | 32.2° | 16.8° | 24.5° | 2.88" | 9.9" |
| February | 34.9° | 17.9° | 26.4° | 2.23" | 8.2" |
| March | 44.8° | 25.9° | 35.4° | 3.08" | 5.6" |
| April | 58.2° | 36.7° | 47.5° | 3.71" | 0.6" |
| May | 69.0° | 47.0° | 58.0° | 4.04" | 0.0" |
| June | 77.6° | 56.7° | 67.1° | 4.26" | 0.0" |
| July | 81.6° | 60.1° | 70.8° | 4.14" | 0.0" |
| August | 80.3° | 58.8° | 69.6° | 3.58" | 0.0" |
| September | 74.0° | 52.0° | 63.0° | 3.38" | 0.0" |
| October | 61.4° | 41.0° | 51.2° | 3.37" | 0.0" |
| November | 48.3° | 31.4° | 39.8° | 2.95" | 1.5" |
| December | 37.0° | 22.7° | 29.8° | 2.93" | 9.9" |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chippewa Lake village | Village | 1.7 mi | — |
| Gloria Glens Park village | Village | 2.5 mi | — |
| Westfield Center village | Village | 4.0 mi | — |
| Medina city | City | 4.7 mi | — |
| Lodi village | Village | 5.2 mi | — |
| Seville village | Village | 5.7 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 3910341174. • 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.