Lafayette Parish, Louisiana
Total Population: 245,075
County Seat: Lafayette
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 fieldsRacial & Ethnic Composition
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 fieldsHigh School Graduate or Higher (25+)
89.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)
34.9%
Enrolled in College (18+)
7.6%
Economics
6 fieldsMedian 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 fieldsMedian 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.