Lafayette County, Missouri
Lafayette County is a county located in the western portion of the U.S. state of Missouri and is part of the Kansas City metropolitan area.[1] As of the 2010 census, the population was 33,381.[2] Its county seat is Lexington.[3]
Lafayette County | |
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 Lafayette County Courthouse in Lexington | |
 Location within the U.S. state of Missouri | |
 Missouri's location within the U.S. | |
| Coordinates: 39°04′N 93°47′W | |
| Country |  United States |
| State |  Missouri |
| Founded | November 16, 1820 |
| Named for | Marquis de La Fayette |
| Seat | Lexington |
| Largest city | Odessa |
| Area | |
| • Total | 639 sq mi (1,660 km2) |
| • Land | 628 sq mi (1,630 km2) |
| • Water | 11 sq mi (30 km2) 1.6% |
| Population (2010) | |
| • Total | 33,381 |
| • Estimate (2018) | 32,598 |
| • Density | 52/sq mi (20/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−6 (Central) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−5 (CDT) |
| Congressional district | 5th |
| Website | www |
References
- "Population Data and Maps".
- "State & County QuickFacts". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on June 7, 2011. Retrieved September 10, 2013.
- "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Retrieved 2011-06-07.
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