Lafayette Parish, Louisiana
LA · FIPS 22055 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 247,997 | — | #290 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $67,451 | -10.2% | #1,388 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 36.5 years | -6.2% | #2,810 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $242,900 | -13.8% | #953 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,057 | -9.1% | #827 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 17.1% | +35.8% | #2,318 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Lafayette Parish has a population of 247,997, making it the #290 most populous county in the US. The median age is 36.5 years, which is 6.2% below the national median.
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The median household income in Lafayette Parish is $67,451, ranking #1,388 out of 3,222 counties — 10.2% below the national median. The poverty rate is 17.1% and unemployment stands at 5.1%.
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The median home value in Lafayette Parish is $242,900 (-13.8% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,057/mo and the homeownership rate is 65.5%.
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91.3% of residents in Lafayette Parish have health insurance coverage, which is 0.4% below the national rate.
About Lafayette Parish, Louisiana
Lafayette Parish, Louisiana has a total population of 247,997, making it the 290th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Lafayette Parish is 36.5 years, which is 6.2% below the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Lafayette Parish is $67,451, which ranks #1,388 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 10.2% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 17.1%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 5.1%.
The median home value in Lafayette Parish is $242,900, 13.8% below the national median. Renters in Lafayette Parish pay a median gross rent of $1,057 per month. The homeownership rate is 65.5%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Lafayette Parish, 35.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 4.6% above the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 91.3% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 24.9 min.
Lafayette Parish is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 61.7% of the population, followed by Black (non-Hispanic) (25.4%) and Hispanic or Latino (6.7%).
All data for Lafayette Parish, Louisiana comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.