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 $130,092 with a poverty rate of 16.52%. The median age in Broussard is 33.9 years: 32.5 years for males, and 34.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Broussard was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 10,493 | 76.09% |
| Black or African American | 2,569 | 18.63% |
| Two or more races | 623 | 4.52% |
| Asian | 100 | 0.73% |
| Other race | 6 | 0.04% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Asian
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 4,821 | 2.83 | 82.9 | 17.1 |
| Married | 2,892 | 3.18 | 93.7 | 6.3 |
| Non Family | 1,528 | 1.54 | 70.7 | 29.3 |
| Female | 281 | 6.3 | 34.2 | 65.8 |
| Male | 120 | 2.53 | 90 | 10 |
3.37
Average Family Size
2.83
Average Household Size
82.9%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 585 | 6.62% |
| Associates Degree | 467 | 5.29% |
| Bachelors Degree | 2,871 | 32.51% |
| Graduate Degree | 704 | 7.97% |
| High School Graduate | 2,227 | 25.22% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 227 | 2.57% |
| Some College | 1,750 | 19.82% |
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 | 6,652 | 6,336 | 2,787 |
| Black | 1,288 | 1,059 | 370 |
| 2+ Races | 512 | 512 | 359 |
| Hispanic | 502 | 235 | 206 |
| Asian | 67 | 67 | 14 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 70.12%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $67,551 | $80,475 | $55,974 |
| Graduate Degree | $60,750 | $98,750 | $46,729 |
| High School Graduate | $57,184 | $64,956 | $35,239 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $250,001 | $0 |
| Overall | $61,347 | $81,285 | $45,765 |
| Some College | $53,472 | $92,679 | $27,092 |
$61,347
Average Earnings
$81,285
Average Male
$45,765
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
94.61% of Broussard residents speak only English, while 5.39% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 2.87% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 2,523 | 1,402 | 55.57% |
| White | 9,702 | 602 | 6.2% |
| Hispanic | 656 | 117 | 17.84% |
| Multiple | 617 | 102 | 16.53% |
16.52%
Overall Poverty Rate
12.47%
Male Poverty Rate
20.67%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Broussard is Black, with 55.57% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Broussard is White, with 6.2% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.63%. Among those working part-time, it was 13.83%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 29.65%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 19.82% |
| High School | 13.95% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 7.45% |
| Some College | 2.9% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 26.17% |
| Female Employed | 11.5% |
| Male Unemployed | 9.96% |
| Male Employed | 1.41% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $121,649 | $150,685 |
| Households | $116,613 | $130,092 |
| Married Families | $147,524 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $63,071 | $82,399 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
58.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
61.4%
Male Marriage Rate
54.9%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, 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
553
Number of Veterans
535
Male Veterans
18
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 241 |
| Vietnam | 124 |
| Second Gulf War | 119 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 264 |
| 65 to 74 | 146 |
| 18 to 34 | 57 |
| 55 to 64 | 52 |
| 75+ | 34 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 406 | 5.34% |
| Black | 101 | 6.71% |
| 2+ Races | 32 | 6.25% |
| Hispanic | 32 | 6.13% |
| Asian | 14 | 20.9% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
3.3%
Veteran Poverty Rate
33.88%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
78.9%
Labor Force Participation
75.5%
Employment Rate
4.4%
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
84.32%
Born in Broussard
97.13%
Native Born
2.87%
Foreign Born
2.29%
Non Citizen
0.58%
Naturalized
97.13% of Broussard residents were born in the United States, with 84.32% having been born in Louisiana. 2.29% 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% |