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Carencro

Louisiana · 9,272 residents · 7.856 sq mi
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Carencro has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $48,406. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 52% since 2000. 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $181,400. At a median age of 34.7, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 34.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 80%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
9,272
+52%since 2000
from 6,120 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Median age
34.7
+5%since 2000
from 33.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Age distribution, 2020
Under 58.3%(768)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 97.5%(698)
US avg: 6.1%
10 to 147.9%(736)
US avg: 6.5%
15 to 196.2%(578)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 245.8%(536)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 3414.7%(1,361)
US avg: 13.5%
35 to 4414%(1,294)
US avg: 12.7%
45 to 5410.6%(980)
US avg: 12.3%
55 to 6411.1%(1,029)
US avg: 13.1%
65 to 748.4%(777)
US avg: 10%
75 to 844%(371)
US avg: 4.9%
85 and over1.6%(144)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$48,406
+42%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $22,716 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,183
+128%since 2000
from $11,491 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
33.9%
+16.6 ptssince 2009
from 17.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
17.5%
−12.3 ptssince 2000
from 29.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information14.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing12.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing12.4%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade6.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance5.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade2.8%
US avg: 10%
Other services2.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing1.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration1%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$181,400
+80%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $67,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$758
+55%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $326 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
65.3%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 63.8% in 2000
34.7% rent
Afford Score
3.7
+1%since 2009
from 3.7 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
RELATED:See current rent listings in Carencro on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic55.7%(3,407)
Black42%(2,570)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(67)
Asian0.2%(14)
Other0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic43.2%(4,002)
Black46.8%(4,339)
Hispanic / Latino5.3%(487)
Asian0.9%(88)
Other0.5%(51)

No data for the years selected.

Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican0.8%(71)
Asian origin
Cambodian0.3%(30)
Ancestry
French16.9%(1,577)
American4.9%(455)
German3.5%(330)
English2.1%(196)
Irish2%(190)
Italian0.6%(58)
Scotch-Irish0.4%(39)
Scottish0.3%(24)
Lebanese0.2%(21)
Greek0.1%(14)
Swedish0.1%(8)
+ 3 more ancestry groups with data
RANKED:Largest French population · Largest French Canadian population · Largest American population · Largest German population · Largest English population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.6%
+9.6 ptssince 2000
from 10.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
86.2%
+22.2 ptssince 2000
from 63.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.9%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 2.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.5 min
+73%since 2000
from 15.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
89.9%
+7.9 ptssince 2009
from 82.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
10.0%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.1%
−2.8 ptssince 2011
from 5.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
64.5%
−2.4 ptssince 2011
from 66.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
30.3%
−23.7 ptssince 2009
from 54.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.0%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 50.2% in 2009
Female
48.0%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.4%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
9.2%
−69.5 ptssince 2013
from 78.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married32.5%(1,195)
Married57.3%(2,109)
Widowed0.7%(25)
Divorced9.6%(353)
Women 15+
Never married40%(1,874)
Married43.2%(2,025)
Widowed7%(326)
Divorced9.9%(465)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Carencro, Louisiana?

Carencro, Louisiana has about 9,272 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Carencro, Louisiana?

The typical household in Carencro, Louisiana earns about $48,406 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Carencro, Louisiana expensive?

In Carencro, Louisiana, the median home is worth about $181,400, and the typical rent is about $758 a month.

How educated are people in Carencro, Louisiana?

About 19.6% of adults age 25 and over in Carencro, Louisiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Carencro, Louisiana?

About 17.5% of people in Carencro, Louisiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Carencro, Louisiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Carencro, Louisiana has grown since 1990. The population has added about 3,843 residents, a change of about 71 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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