Lafayette Population 2026
Lafayette has a population of 71,111, making it the #539 biggest city in 🇺🇸 United States, located in Indiana. It is about 124× smaller than New York City, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
71,111
Rank in United States
#539
Coordinates
40.42°N, 86.88°W
~211 m elevation · America/Indiana/Indianapolis
Distance to capital (Washington)
859 km
533 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Indiana
| City | Population | Rank in United States |
|---|---|---|
| Indianapolis | 887,642 | #16 |
| Fort Wayne | 260,326 | #81 |
| Evansville | 119,943 | #245 |
| South Bend | 101,516 | #317 |
| Carmel | 88,713 | #383 |
| Bloomington | 84,067 | #427 |
| Hammond | 77,614 | #474 |
| Gary | 77,156 | #476 |
Cities near Lafayette
- West Lafayette45,550 people · ~3 km away
- Frankfort16,060 people · ~34 km away
- Crawfordsville16,024 people · ~42 km away
- Lebanon15,892 people · ~54 km away
- Logansport17,793 people · ~58 km away
- Kokomo57,995 people · ~63 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Lafayette?
Lafayette has a population of 71,111 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #539 biggest city in United States.
What state is Lafayette in?
Lafayette is located in Indiana, United States.
Is Lafayette the capital of United States?
No, the capital of United States is Washington D.C., about 859 km away.
Sources & notes
Population refers to the city proper (municipal boundaries), not the metropolitan area. Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), retrieved 2026-07-07. Country data: UN World Population Prospects 2024.
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