Lafayette Metro
Lafayette has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $32,995. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value is $75,884.
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How many people live in Lafayette, LA?
Lafayette, LA has about 351,754 residents according to the 2000 Census.
What is the median household income in Lafayette, LA?
The typical household in Lafayette, LA earns about $32,995 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 $75,884, and the typical rent is about $414 a month.
How educated are people in Lafayette, LA?
About 18.2% 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 19.0% of people in Lafayette, LA live below the federal poverty line.
Has Lafayette, LA grown since 1990?
Yes, Lafayette, LA has grown since 1990. The population has added about 37,077 residents, a change of about 12 percent over that period.
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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · METRO ROLLUP OF COMPONENT COUNTIES · UPDATED 2024