Lafayette, LA
Lafayette CountyComprehensive Demographic, Economic, and Housing Data Profile
Population
242,063
Median Household Income
$61,915
Median Home Value
$253,880
Median Age
36.9 yrs
Household Income Brackets
Racial & Ethnic Demographics
Age Distribution
Educational Attainment
Complete Census & Social Dataset
91 Total MetricsGeneral Demographics
| City Alt | N/A |
| County Fips All | 22,055 |
| County Name All | Lafayette |
| Source | shape |
| Military | 0 |
| Incorporated | 1.0% |
| Cdp | 0 |
| Township | 0 |
| Male | 49 |
| Female | 51 |
Regional & Admin
| Population | 242,063 |
| Population Proper | 121,715 |
| Density | 836.40 |
| Ranking | 2 |
| Cbsa Fips | 29,180 |
| Cbsa Name | Lafayette, LA |
| Cbsa Metro | 1 |
| Csa Fips | 318 |
| Csa Name | Lafayette-New Iberia-Opelousas, LA |
Age & Demographics
| Age Median | 36.9% |
| Age Under 10 | 11.9% |
| Age 10 To 19 | 11.7% |
| Age 20s | 15.6% |
| Age 30s | 15.3% |
| Age 40s | 10.7% |
| Age 50s | 11.2% |
| Age 60s | 12.1% |
| Age 70s | 7.9% |
| Age Over 80 | 3.6% |
| Age Over 65 | 17.3% |
| Age 18 To 24 | 9.7% |
| Age Over 18 | 79.1% |
Household & Family
| Married | 42.4% |
| Divorced | 11.7% |
| Never Married | 40.7% |
| Widowed | 5.2% |
| Family Size | 2.95 |
Income & Economy
| Family Dual Income | $45 |
| Income Household Median | $61,915 |
| Income Household Under 5 | $5 |
| Income Household 5 To 10 | $3 |
| Income Household 10 To 15 | $6 |
| Income Household 15 To 20 | $5 |
| Income Household 20 To 25 | $4 |
| Income Household 25 To 35 | $7 |
| Income Household 35 To 50 | $12 |
| Income Household 50 To 75 | $15 |
| Income Household 75 To 100 | $13 |
| Income Household 100 To 150 | $15 |
| Income Household 150 Over | $16 |
| Income Household Six Figure | $30 |
| Income Individual Median | $35,469 |
| Labor Force Participation | 63.0% |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.2% |
| Poverty | 18.3% |
| Commute Time | 20 |
Housing & Property
| Home Ownership | 53.10 |
| Housing Units | 52,966 |
| Home Value | $253,880 |
| Rent Median | $1,100 |
| Rent Burden | $31 |
Education
| Education Less Highschool | 9.1% |
| Education Highschool | 24.9% |
| Education Some College | 24.9% |
| Education Bachelors | 27.2% |
| Education Graduate | 13.9% |
| Education College Or Above | 41.1% |
| Education Stem Degree | 41.5% |
Race & Origin
| Race White | 57.1% |
| Race Black | 29.1% |
| Race Asian | 2.2% |
| Race Native | 0.1% |
| Race Pacific | 0.1% |
| Race Other | 1.4% |
| Race Multiple | 10.0% |
| Hispanic | 8.1% |
Social & Health
| Disabled | 13.1% |
| Limited English | 2.4% |
| Health Uninsured | 10.3% |
| Veteran | 5.4% |
Economic & Labor Indicators
| Individual Median Income | $35,469 |
| Labor Force Participation | 63.0% |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.2% |
| Poverty Rate | 18.3% |
| Average Commute Time | 20.0 mins |
Housing & Community Metrics
| Homeownership Rate | 53.1% |
| Median Rent | $1,100 |
| Rent Burdened (>30% Income) | 30.6% |
| Total Housing Units | 52,966 |
| Uninsured Rate | 10.3% |
Additional Census & Social Profile
Household & Marital
| Avg Family Size | 2.95 |
| Dual Income Families | 45.3% |
| Married | 42.4% |
| Never Married | 40.7% |
| Divorced | 11.7% |
| Widowed | 5.2% |
Social & Education
| College Degree or Higher | 41.1% |
| STEM Degree Holders | 41.5% |
| Veterans | 5.4% |
| Disabled Population | 13.1% |
| Limited English Proficiency | 2.4% |
Regional Classifications
| Metro Area (CBSA) | Lafayette, LA |
| Combined Area (CSA) | Lafayette-New Iberia-Opelousas, LA |
| Population Density | 836.4/sq mi |
| National Rank | #2 |
ZIP Codes in Lafayette
| ZIP Code | Population | Median Household Income | Median Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 70506 | 42,318 | $57,379 | $215,633 |
| 70508 | 40,592 | $86,005 | $308,168 |
| 70503 | 28,643 | $94,688 | $346,354 |
| 70501 | 26,465 | $33,365 | $115,627 |
| 70507 | 20,096 | $64,049 | $210,260 |
| 70502 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 70504 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 70505 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 70509 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 70593 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 70596 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 70598 | N/A | N/A | N/A |