Broussard is a city located in Lafayette Parish Louisiana. Broussard has a 2024 population of 14,888. Broussard is currently growing at a rate of 2.37% annually and its population has increased by 10.22% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 13,507 in 2020.
The average household income in Broussard is $117,478 with a poverty rate of 16.17%. The median age in Broussard is 32.9 years: 31.4 years for males, and 33.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Broussard was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 10,040 | 75.36% |
| Black or African American | 2,710 | 20.34% |
| Two or more races | 481 | 3.61% |
| Asian | 91 | 0.68% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 4,396 | 2.99 | 80 | 20 |
| Married | 2,734 | 3.26 | 91.7 | 8.3 |
| Non Family | 1,176 | 1.66 | 64.7 | 35.3 |
| Female | 281 | 5.58 | 50.9 | 49.1 |
| Male | 205 | 3.5 | 51.2 | 48.8 |
3.41
Average Family Size
2.99
Average Household Size
80.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 565 | 6.75% |
| Associates Degree | 415 | 4.96% |
| Bachelors Degree | 2,429 | 29.03% |
| Graduate Degree | 614 | 7.34% |
| High School Graduate | 2,251 | 26.9% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 246 | 2.94% |
| Some College | 1,847 | 22.07% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 6,257 | 5,881 | 2,466 |
| Black | 1,375 | 1,167 | 314 |
| 2+ Races | 413 | 413 | 181 |
| Hispanic | 364 | 137 | 60 |
| Asian | 56 | 56 | 43 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 76.79%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $60,690 | $75,972 | $50,862 |
| Graduate Degree | $83,714 | $140,833 | $58,641 |
| High School Graduate | $44,288 | $53,114 | $25,221 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $54,993 | $70,123 | $41,765 |
| Some College | $52,198 | $71,757 | $24,890 |
$54,993
Average Earnings
$70,123
Average Male
$41,765
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
94.24% of Broussard residents speak only English, while 5.76% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 3.06% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 2,660 | 1,130 | 42.48% |
| White | 9,302 | 769 | 8.27% |
| Hispanic | 470 | 127 | 27.02% |
| Multiple | 474 | 86 | 18.14% |
16.17%
Overall Poverty Rate
13.86%
Male Poverty Rate
18.51%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Broussard is Black, with 42.48% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Broussard is White, with 8.27% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.79%. Among those working part-time, it was 11.83%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 28.12%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 16.94% |
| High School | 13.12% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 10.34% |
| Some College | 4.36% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 52.27% |
| Female Employed | 10.46% |
| Male Employed | 2.33% |
| Male Unemployed | 0.43% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $106,713 | $134,020 |
| Households | $94,912 | $117,478 |
| Married Families | $116,319 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $45,833 | $67,705 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
57.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
59.4%
Male Marriage Rate
55.7%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
371
Number of Veterans
316
Male Veterans
55
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 139 |
| Vietnam | 102 |
| Second Gulf War | 93 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 151 |
| 65 to 74 | 112 |
| 18 to 34 | 48 |
| 55 to 64 | 44 |
| 75+ | 16 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 298 | 4.03% |
| Black | 38 | 2.43% |
| 2+ Races | 23 | 5.5% |
| Hispanic | 23 | 6.04% |
| Asian | 12 | 21.43% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
4.67%
Veteran Poverty Rate
23.08%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
76%
Labor Force Participation
73.2%
Employment Rate
3.7%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
86.62%
Born in Broussard
96.85%
Native Born
3.15%
Foreign Born
2.48%
Non Citizen
0.66%
Naturalized
96.85% of Broussard residents were born in the United States, with 86.62% having been born in Louisiana. 2.48% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 16,615 | 346 | 2.13% |
| 2028 | 16,269 | 345 | 2.17% |
| 2027 | 15,924 | 345 | 2.21% |
| 2026 | 15,579 | 346 | 2.27% |
| 2025 | 15,233 | 345 | 2.32% |
| 2024 | 14,888 | 345 | 2.37% |
| 2023 | 14,543 | 367 | 2.59% |
| 2022 | 14,176 | 323 | 2.33% |
| 2021 | 13,853 | 346 | 2.56% |
| 2020 | 13,507 | 744 | 5.83% |
| 2019 | 12,763 | 384 | 3.1% |
| 2018 | 12,379 | 419 | 3.5% |
| 2017 | 11,960 | 477 | 4.15% |
| 2016 | 11,483 | 212 | 1.88% |
| 2015 | 11,271 | 889 | 8.56% |
| 2014 | 10,382 | 930 | 9.84% |
| 2013 | 9,452 | 598 | 6.75% |
| 2012 | 8,854 | 243 | 2.82% |
| 2011 | 8,611 | 182 | 2.16% |
| 2010 | 8,429 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 5,874 | 2,661 | 82.82% |
| 1990 | 3,213 | 290 | 9.92% |
| 1980 | 2,923 | -13,692 | -82.41% |