Lafayette Parish, Louisiana's estimated 2024 population is 251,786 with a growth rate of 0.82% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Lafayette Parish, Louisiana is the 5th largest county in Louisiana. The 2010 population was 222,513 and has seen a growth of 13.16% since that time.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 261,966 | 2,036 | 0.78% |
| 2028 | 259,930 | 2,036 | 0.79% |
| 2027 | 257,894 | 2,036 | 0.8% |
| 2026 | 255,858 | 2,036 | 0.8% |
| 2025 | 253,822 | 2,036 | 0.81% |
| 2024 | 251,786 | 2,036 | 0.82% |
| 2023 | 249,750 | 2,036 | 0.82% |
| 2022 | 247,714 | 2,834 | 1.16% |
| 2021 | 244,880 | 2,735 | 1.13% |
| 2020 | 242,145 | -2,653 | -1.08% |
| 2019 | 244,798 | 1,305 | 0.54% |
| 2018 | 243,493 | 1,454 | 0.6% |
| 2017 | 242,039 | 428 | 0.18% |
| 2016 | 241,611 | 1,957 | 0.82% |
| 2015 | 239,654 | 3,655 | 1.55% |
| 2014 | 235,999 | 4,242 | 1.83% |
| 2013 | 231,757 | 4,203 | 1.85% |
| 2012 | 227,554 | 2,656 | 1.18% |
| 2011 | 224,898 | 2,385 | 1.07% |
| 2010 | 222,513 | 0 | 0% |
| 1990 | 164,762 | 14,745 | 9.83% |
| 1980 | 150,017 | 40,301 | 36.73% |
| 1970 | 109,716 | 25,060 | 29.6% |
| 1960 | 84,656 | 26,913 | 46.61% |
| 1950 | 57,743 | 13,802 | 31.41% |
| 1940 | 43,941 | 5,114 | 13.17% |
| 1930 | 38,827 | 7,986 | 25.89% |
| 1920 | 30,841 | 2,108 | 7.34% |
| 1910 | 28,733 | 5,908 | 25.88% |
| 1900 | 22,825 | 6,859 | 42.96% |
| 1890 | 15,966 | 2,731 | 20.63% |
| 1880 | 13,235 | 2,847 | 27.41% |
| 1870 | 10,388 | 1,385 | 15.38% |
| 1860 | 9,003 | 2,283 | 33.97% |
| 1850 | 6,720 | -1,121 | -14.3% |
| 1840 | 7,841 | 2,188 | 38.71% |
| 1830 | 5,653 | -256,313 | -97.84% |
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 160,322 | 65.93% |
| Black or African American | 62,497 | 25.7% |
| Two or more races | 12,570 | 5.17% |
| Asian | 4,485 | 1.84% |
| Other race | 2,900 | 1.19% |
| Native American | 283 | 0.12% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 118 | 0.05% |
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 | 97,694 | 2.44 | 66.3 | 33.7 |
| Married | 45,148 | 3.07 | 85.6 | 14.4 |
| Non Family | 36,110 | 1.26 | 50.1 | 49.9 |
| Female | 12,489 | 3.33 | 44.9 | 55.1 |
| Male | 3,947 | 3.24 | 61.3 | 38.7 |
3.07
Average Family Size
2.44
Average Household Size
66.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 11,591 | 7.04% |
| Associates Degree | 10,438 | 6.34% |
| Bachelors Degree | 38,795 | 23.57% |
| Graduate Degree | 18,217 | 11.07% |
| High School Graduate | 48,135 | 29.24% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 5,619 | 3.41% |
| Some College | 31,806 | 19.32% |
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 | 111,905 | 104,571 | 44,956 |
| Black | 37,906 | 30,758 | 6,651 |
| 2+ Races | 6,994 | 6,124 | 2,201 |
| Hispanic | 6,703 | 4,916 | 1,853 |
| Asian | 3,119 | 2,558 | 1,708 |
| Other Race | 1,791 | 1,298 | 628 |
| Native American | 212 | 193 | 88 |
| Islander | 118 | 118 | 94 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among islander people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among islander people with a rate of 79.66%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $57,471 | $72,266 | $47,789 |
| Graduate Degree | $74,887 | $112,542 | $56,689 |
| High School Graduate | $35,760 | $47,383 | $26,341 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $28,250 | $33,203 | $26,079 |
| Overall | $47,485 | $59,428 | $36,717 |
| Some College | $41,135 | $57,013 | $31,283 |
$47,485
Average Earnings
$59,428
Average Male
$36,717
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
91.12% of Lafayette Parish, Louisiana residents speak only English, while 8.88% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 4.17% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 60,461 | 19,167 | 31.7% |
| White | 153,680 | 16,200 | 10.54% |
| Hispanic | 10,975 | 2,861 | 26.07% |
| Multiple | 12,229 | 2,407 | 19.68% |
| Other | 2,795 | 711 | 25.44% |
| Asian | 4,415 | 200 | 4.53% |
| Native | 246 | 34 | 13.82% |
| Islander | 118 | 14 | 11.86% |
16.81%
Overall Poverty Rate
15.26%
Male Poverty Rate
18.29%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Lafayette Parish, Louisiana is Black, with 31.7% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Lafayette Parish, Louisiana is Asian, with 4.53% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.3%. Among those working part-time, it was 17.79%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 28.08%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 35.5% |
| High School | 17.97% |
| Some College | 11.64% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 4.76% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 35.7% |
| Male Unemployed | 33.48% |
| Female Employed | 10.39% |
| Male Employed | 5.06% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $86,315 | $109,454 |
| Households | $66,617 | $93,264 |
| Married Families | $105,704 | $129,727 |
| Non Families | $39,213 | $63,076 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
48.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
49.5%
Male Marriage Rate
46.8%
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 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
11,488
Number of Veterans
10,376
Male Veterans
1,112
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 3,450 |
| First Gulf War | 3,331 |
| Second Gulf War | 2,860 |
| Korea | 484 |
| World War II | 151 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 3,798 |
| 65 to 74 | 2,499 |
| 75+ | 2,145 |
| 55 to 64 | 1,724 |
| 18 to 34 | 1,322 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 8,797 | 6.95% |
| Black | 2,139 | 4.78% |
| 2+ Races | 451 | 5.69% |
| Hispanic | 129 | 1.67% |
| Asian | 48 | 1.41% |
| Native American | 32 | 12.6% |
| Other Race | 21 | 1.06% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
10.72%
Veteran Poverty Rate
28.59%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
65.2%
Labor Force Participation
61.6%
Employment Rate
5.2%
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
81.48%
Born in Lafayette Parish, Louisiana
95.38%
Native Born
4.62%
Foreign Born
2.91%
Non Citizen
1.71%
Naturalized
95.38% of Lafayette Parish, Louisiana residents were born in the United States, with 81.48% having been born in Louisiana. 2.91% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.