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Lafayette, Oregon, in Yamhill county, is 20 miles S of Hillsboro, Oregon (center to center) and 28 miles SW of Portland, Oregon. Part of the surrounding Portland - Vancouver metro area, the city is not an isolated city. Lafayette is home to some 2,586 residents.
In Lafayette, about 60% of adults are married. A large portion of people in Lafayette are married. At the risk of over-generalizing, you could say that the city tends toward large families and full houses. Got kids? Want 'em? You might feel you need them to fit in properly in this city.
The people of the city are more likely male than female.
In 2000, Lafayette had a median family income of $41,283.
George W. Bush was the top money-getter ($5,150) among 2004 Presidential candidates in Lafayette. The Republican party stood out in its ability to raise compaign money in the city.
According to the 2000 census, 78% of the housing in Lafayette was owner-occupied. On average, homes in the city have gone up relatively recently.
In Lafayette, 95% of commuters drive to work.
Comparing Lafayette to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Oregon (State):
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