Lafayette Metro
Lafayette has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $21,156. Population has declined 11% since 2000. Median home value is $52,645. The poverty rate of 24.0% is well above the national figure.
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How many people live in Lafayette, LA?
Lafayette, LA has about 314,677 residents according to the 1990 Census.
What is the median household income in Lafayette, LA?
The typical household in Lafayette, LA earns about $21,156 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is Lafayette, LA expensive?
In Lafayette, LA, the median home is worth about $52,645, and the typical rent is about $295 a month.
How educated are people in Lafayette, LA?
About 15.6% of adults age 25 and over in Lafayette, LA hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in Lafayette, LA?
About 24.0% of people in Lafayette, LA live below the federal poverty line.
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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · METRO ROLLUP OF COMPONENT COUNTIES · UPDATED 2024