Lafayette Parish, Louisiana

Total Population: 245,075

County Seat: Lafayette

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Median Home Value

$234,200

Owner-occupied units

Median Household Income

$67,660

Across all households

Median Age

36.4 yrs

Across all residents

Bachelor's Degree+

34.9%

Adults 25 and older

Nearby Counties

Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White (Non-Hispanic)62.5%
Black (Non-Hispanic)25.3%
Hispanic or Latino6.5%
Two or More Races3.3%
Asian (Non-Hispanic)1.9%
Am. Indian / Alaska Native0.1%

Under 18 Years

24.2%

65 Years and Over

14.3%

Male

48.9%

Female

51.1%

U.S. Citizens (18+)

96.4%

No Health Insurance

8.4%

Education

3 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

89.9%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

34.9%

Enrolled in College (18+)

7.6%

Economics

6 fields

Median Household Income

$67,660

Mean Household Income

$94,948

Per Capita Income

$39,092

Unemployment Rate (16+)

5.0%

In Labor Force (19–64)

77.4%

SNAP / Food Stamps

12.1%

Housing & Households

13 fields

Median Home Value

$234,200

Median Rent

$1,022/mo

Total Housing Units

110,400

Owner-Occupied

66.1%

Renter-Occupied

33.9%

Vacancy Rate

10.0%

Married Couple Households

45.3%

Cohabiting Couple Households

7.6%

Male Householder, No Partner

18.9%

Female Householder, No Partner

28.2%

Average Household Size

2.43

Broadband Internet Access

90.9%

Housing Built Since 2010

20.2%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 22055.