Louisiana Gazetteer
Source: 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 247,997 (100%) |
| Population Density | 922 per sq mi |
| Diversity Index1 | 55 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $67,451 |
| Per Capita Income | $40,361 |
| Median Home Value | $242,900 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 112,184 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 66,072 (58.9%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 34,831 (31.0%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 11,281 (10.1%) |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 100,903 |
| Average Household Size | 2.43 |
| Family Households | 62,973 (62.4%) |
The table below compares Lafayette Parish to the other 64 parishes and parish equivalents in Louisiana by rank and percentile using 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates data. The location Ranked # 1 has the highest value. A location that ranks higher than 75% of its peers would be in the 75th percentile of the peer group.
| Variable Description | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | # 5 | 94th |
| Population Density | # 4 | 95th |
| Median Household Income | # 13 | 81st |
| Per Capita Income | # 4 | 95th |
| Diversity Index | # 23 | 65th |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE Louisiana Census Data Comparison Tool.
