Lafayette
Lafayette has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $35,996. Population has grown 17% since 1990. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $99,800.
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How many people live in Lafayette, Louisiana?
Lafayette, Louisiana has about 110,257 residents according to the 2000 Census.
What is the median household income in Lafayette, Louisiana?
The typical household in Lafayette, Louisiana earns about $35,996 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is Lafayette, Louisiana expensive?
In Lafayette, Louisiana, the median home is worth about $99,800, and the typical rent is about $485 a month.
How educated are people in Lafayette, Louisiana?
About 31.3% of adults age 25 and over in Lafayette, Louisiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in Lafayette, Louisiana?
About 16.3% of people in Lafayette, Louisiana live below the federal poverty line.
Has Lafayette, Louisiana grown since 1990?
Yes, Lafayette, Louisiana has grown since 1990. The population has added about 15,797 residents, a change of about 17 percent over that period.
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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024