Lafayette Parish Summary

Life in Lafayette Parish research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Lafayette Parish over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Lafayette Parish:

  • The population in Lafayette Parish is 243,175.

  • The median home value in Lafayette Parish is $227,035.

  • The median income in Lafayette Parish is $66,617.

  • The median rent in Lafayette Parish is $986.

  • The unemployment rate in Lafayette Parish is 5.2%.

  • The poverty rate in Lafayette Parish is 16.8%.

  • The average high in Lafayette Parish is 82.4° and there are 130.9 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in Lafayette Parish

List Of Cities & Towns in Lafayette Parish

Lafayette, LA Population 121,706

Youngsville, LA Population 15,990

Broussard, LA Population 13,322

Carencro, LA Population 10,194

Scott, LA Population 8,271

Ossun, LA Population 2,545

Milton, LA Population 2,459

Duson, LA Population 1,441

Map Of Lafayette Parish

Lafayette Parish, LA Weather

  • The average high in Lafayette Parish is 82.4°.

  • There are 83.13 nice days each year.

  • Expect an average of 130.9 inches of rain each year with 0.1 inches of snow.

  • There is an average of 5:38 hours of sun each day in Lafayette Parish.

StatLafayette Parish
Mean High82.4
Nice Days83.13
Rainfall130.9
Snowfall0.1
Sunny_hours5:38
82.4°
Average High
130.9
Inches of Rain

Lafayette Parish Photos

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Lafayette Parish Demographics

Population over time in Lafayette Parish

The current population in Lafayette Parish is 243,175. The population has decreased -0.3% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2022 241,173 -1.0%
2021 243,692 0.7%
2020 241,973 -

Gender in Lafayette Parish

  • Lafayette Parish is 51.0% female with 124,108 female residents.

  • Lafayette Parish is 49.0% male with 119,066 male residents.

Female
51.0% (124,108)
Male
49.0% (119,066)
Gender Lafayette Parish LA USA
Female 51.0% 51.0% 50.4%
Male 49.0% 49.0% 49.6%

Race / Ethnicity in Lafayette Parish

Lafayette Parish is:

  • 64.2% White with 156,204 White residents.

  • 25.6% African American with 62,336 African American residents.

  • 0.1% American Indian with 253 American Indian residents.

  • 1.8% Asian with 4,478 Asian residents.

  • 0.0% Hawaiian with 118 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.4% Other with 929 Other residents.

  • 3.1% Two Or More with 7,487 Two Or More residents.

  • 4.7% Hispanic with 11,370 Hispanic residents.

White
64.2% (156,204)
African American
25.6% (62,336)
American Indian
0.1% (253)
Asian
1.8% (4,478)
Hawaiian
0.0% (118)
Other
0.4% (929)
Two Or More
3.1% (7,487)
Hispanic
4.7% (11,370)

Table: Lafayette Parish By Race

Race Lafayette Parish LA USA
White 64.2% 57.5% 58.9%
African American 25.6% 31.4% 12.1%
American Indian 0.1% 0.4% 0.6%
Asian 1.8% 1.7% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.0% 0.0% 0.2%
Other 0.4% 0.4% 0.4%
Two Or More 3.1% 3.0% 3.5%
Hispanic 4.7% 5.5% 18.7%

Household Income For Lafayette Parish, Louisiana

  • 7.2% of households in Lafayette Parish earn Less than $10,000.

  • 5.2% of households in Lafayette Parish earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 8.4% of households in Lafayette Parish earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 8.5% of households in Lafayette Parish earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 11.0% of households in Lafayette Parish earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 14.6% of households in Lafayette Parish earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 12.9% of households in Lafayette Parish earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 16.3% of households in Lafayette Parish earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 7.4% of households in Lafayette Parish earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 8.7% of households in Lafayette Parish earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
7.2% (17,458)
$10,000 to $14,999
5.2% (12,537)
$15,000 to $24,999
8.4% (20,331)
$25,000 to $34,999
8.5% (20,557)
$35,000 to $49,999
11.0% (26,651)
$50,000 to $74,999
14.6% (35,550)
$75,000 to $99,999
12.9% (31,442)
$100,000 to $149,999
16.3% (39,560)
$150,000 to $199,999
7.4% (18,046)
$200,000 or more
8.7% (21,038)
Income Lafayette Parish LA USA
Less than $10,000 7.2% 7.4% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 5.2% 6.0% 3.8%
$15,000 to $24,999 8.4% 10.0% 7.0%
$25,000 to $34,999 8.5% 9.2% 7.4%
$35,000 to $49,999 11.0% 11.8% 10.7%
$50,000 to $74,999 14.6% 15.9% 16.1%
$75,000 to $99,999 12.9% 11.5% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 16.3% 14.6% 17.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 7.4% 6.8% 8.8%
$200,000 or more 8.7% 6.8% 11.4%

Highest level of educational attainment in Lafayette Parish for adults over 25

  • 4.0% of adults in Lafayette Parish completed < 9th grade.

  • 7.0% of adults in Lafayette Parish completed 9-12th grade.

  • 29.0% of adults in Lafayette Parish completed high school / ged.

  • 19.0% of adults in Lafayette Parish completed some college.

  • 6.0% of adults in Lafayette Parish completed associate's degree.

  • 24.0% of adults in Lafayette Parish completed bachelor's degree.

  • 7.0% of adults in Lafayette Parish completed master's degree.

  • 3.0% of adults in Lafayette Parish completed professional degree.

  • 1.0% of adults in Lafayette Parish completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade
4% (9,727)
9-12th Grade
7% (17,022)
High School / GED
28% (70,520)
Some College
19% (46,203)
Associate's Degree
6% (14,590)
Bachelor's Degree
24% (58,362)
Master's Degree
7% (17,022)
Professional Degree
3% (7,295)
Doctorate Degree
1% (2,431)
Education Lafayette Parish LA USA
< 9th Grade 4% 2% 3%
9-12th Grade 7% 9% 6%
High School / GED 28% 33% 26%
Some College 19% 21% 20%
Associate's Degree 6% 7% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 24% 17% 21%
Master's Degree 7% 7% 10%
Professional Degree 3% 2% 2%
Doctorate Degree 1% 1% 2%

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