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Lafayette

Louisiana · 121,374 residents · 56.015 sq mi
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Lafayette has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $54,139. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $197,900.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 37.3
US median: 38.8
More educated
39% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 32%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
121,374
+10%since 2000
from 110,257 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,167 / sq mi
+10%since 2000
from 1,968 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
37.3
+13%since 2000
from 33.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
91K101K111K120K130K1990201020202024Lafayette
2024122K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$54,139
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,996 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$33,362
+59%since 2000
from $21,031 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
36.5%
+9.2 ptssince 2009
from 27.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
18.4%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 16.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information11.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services5.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5%
US avg: 1.7%
Wholesale trade4.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Manufacturing4.4%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance4.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Transportation & warehousing3.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade3.2%
US avg: 10%
Public administration2.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.8%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services1.1%
US avg: 0.8%
Construction0.6%
US avg: 1.2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$197,900
+32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $99,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$899
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $485 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
54.1%
−4.1 ptssince 2000
from 58.3% in 2000
45.9% rent
Afford Score
3.7
+32%since 2000
from 2.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic67.1%(74,020)
Black28.4%(31,292)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(2,071)
Asian1.4%(1,573)
Other0%
Diversity Score56.9%(62,767)
2020
White, non-Hispanic56.9%(69,117)
Black30.5%(37,025)
Hispanic / Latino6.2%(7,531)
Asian2.6%(3,136)
Other2.9%(3,515)
Diversity Score71.2%(86,464)
Diversity Score
71
+25%since 2000
from 57 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
39.3%
+8.0 ptssince 2000
from 31.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.3%
+8.6 ptssince 2000
from 81.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
13.0%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 9.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.7 min
+48%since 2000
from 14.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
83.1%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 82.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
8.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 8.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.3%
−0.4 ptssince 2011
from 5.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
63.4%
−2.5 ptssince 2011
from 65.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
41.6%
−25.2 ptssince 2009
from 66.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.3% in 2009
Female
51.9%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.7% in 2009
Foreign born
4.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.3%
−74.2 ptssince 2013
from 82.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lafayette, Louisiana?

Lafayette, Louisiana has about 121,374 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Lafayette, Louisiana?

The typical household in Lafayette, Louisiana earns about $54,139 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 $197,900, and the typical rent is about $899 a month.

How educated are people in Lafayette, Louisiana?

About 39.3% 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 18.4% 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 26,914 residents, a change of about 28 percent over that period.

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