Carencro is a city located in Lafayette Parish Louisiana. Carencro has a 2024 population of 13,728. Carencro is currently growing at a rate of 8.62% annually and its population has increased by 46.49% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 9,371 in 2020.
The average household income in Carencro is $69,776 with a poverty rate of 19.99%. The median age in Carencro is 33.3 years: 31.2 years for males, and 34.1 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Carencro was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 5,125 | 50.27% |
| White | 4,473 | 43.88% |
| Two or more races | 465 | 4.56% |
| Other race | 78 | 0.77% |
| Asian | 28 | 0.27% |
| Native American | 25 | 0.25% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
Black or African American
White
Two or more races
Other race
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 4,173 | 2.41 | 64.8 | 35.2 |
| Non Family | 1,811 | 1.13 | 57.3 | 42.7 |
| Married | 1,474 | 3.27 | 88.6 | 11.4 |
| Female | 739 | 3.89 | 45.2 | 54.8 |
| Male | 149 | 2.05 | 18.1 | 81.9 |
3.29
Average Family Size
2.41
Average Household Size
64.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 757 | 11.17% |
| Associates Degree | 724 | 10.68% |
| Bachelors Degree | 759 | 11.2% |
| Graduate Degree | 298 | 4.4% |
| High School Graduate | 2,461 | 36.32% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 301 | 4.44% |
| Some College | 1,476 | 21.78% |
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 | 3,354 | 2,960 | 445 |
| Black | 3,082 | 2,469 | 517 |
| 2+ Races | 285 | 234 | 84 |
| Hispanic | 130 | 79 | 47 |
| Other Race | 22 | 22 | 0 |
| Asian | 16 | 16 | 11 |
| Native American | 7 | 7 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 68.75%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $51,111 | $59,000 | $44,406 |
| Graduate Degree | $71,130 | $128,575 | $49,273 |
| High School Graduate | $36,775 | $78,750 | $25,179 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $22,936 | $24,261 | $0 |
| Overall | $42,828 | $68,345 | $28,835 |
| Some College | $40,372 | $68,828 | $29,381 |
$42,828
Average Earnings
$68,345
Average Male
$28,835
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
91.79% of Carencro residents speak only English, while 8.21% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 7.29% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 5,091 | 1,245 | 24.45% |
| White | 4,344 | 503 | 11.58% |
| Multiple | 457 | 259 | 56.67% |
| Hispanic | 175 | 51 | 29.14% |
19.99%
Overall Poverty Rate
15.35%
Male Poverty Rate
24.39%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Carencro is Multiple, with 56.67% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Carencro is White, with 11.58% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.83%. Among those working part-time, it was 14.44%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 37.61%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 36.26% |
| High School | 19.38% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 10.12% |
| Some College | 4.51% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 62.5% |
| Female Unemployed | 37.5% |
| Female Employed | 7.75% |
| Male Employed | 1.24% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $67,626 | $79,636 |
| Households | $56,352 | $69,776 |
| Married Families | $89,628 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $42,660 | $50,870 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
42.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
45.3%
Male Marriage Rate
40.0%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, 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
260
Number of Veterans
240
Male Veterans
20
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 46 |
| Korea | 42 |
| Vietnam | 41 |
| Second Gulf War | 16 |
| World War II | 7 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 133 |
| 35 to 54 | 64 |
| 65 to 74 | 41 |
| 55 to 64 | 22 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 233 | 6.4% |
| Black | 20 | 0.58% |
| Native American | 7 | 100% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
7.51%
Veteran Poverty Rate
71.15%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
66.3%
Labor Force Participation
64.6%
Employment Rate
2.5%
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
87.84%
Born in Carencro
98.4%
Native Born
1.6%
Foreign Born
1.41%
Non Citizen
0.19%
Naturalized
98.4% of Carencro residents were born in the United States, with 87.84% having been born in Louisiana. 1.41% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Africa.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 19,175 | 1,090 | 6.03% |
| 2028 | 18,085 | 1,089 | 6.41% |
| 2027 | 16,996 | 1,089 | 6.85% |
| 2026 | 15,907 | 1,090 | 7.36% |
| 2025 | 14,817 | 1,089 | 7.93% |
| 2024 | 13,728 | 1,089 | 8.62% |
| 2023 | 12,639 | 298 | 2.41% |
| 2022 | 12,341 | 1,499 | 13.83% |
| 2021 | 10,842 | 1,471 | 15.7% |
| 2020 | 9,371 | -200 | -2.09% |
| 2019 | 9,571 | 258 | 2.77% |
| 2018 | 9,313 | 252 | 2.78% |
| 2017 | 9,061 | 184 | 2.07% |
| 2016 | 8,877 | 212 | 2.45% |
| 2015 | 8,665 | 104 | 1.21% |
| 2014 | 8,561 | 126 | 1.49% |
| 2013 | 8,435 | 247 | 3.02% |
| 2012 | 8,188 | 197 | 2.47% |
| 2011 | 7,991 | 202 | 2.59% |
| 2010 | 7,789 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 6,120 | 691 | 12.73% |
| 1990 | 5,429 | 1,717 | 46.26% |
| 1980 | 3,712 | -15,463 | -80.64% |