Get Current Census Data For Lafayette Parish, LA - Louisiana

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population icon 2026 Projected Population

The 2026 projected population for Lafayette Parish is 250,467. This projection assumes an annual rate of change of 0.5%, consistent with the 2.5% population change from 2019 to 2024 according to the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

population icon 2024 Population

With 247,997 people, Lafayette Parish is the 5th most populated county in the state of Louisiana out of 64 counties according to the most current US Census data. But watch out, Lafayette Parish, because Caddo Parish with 230,004 people and Calcasieu Parish with 207,088 people are right behind you.

race icon Race & Ethnicity

The largest Lafayette Parish racial/ethnic groups are White (61.7%) followed by Black (25.4%) and Hispanic (6.7%).

income icon Median Income

In 2024, the median household income of Lafayette Parish households was $67,451. Lafayette Parish households made slightly more than St. John the Baptist Parish households ($66,630) and Pointe Coupee Parish households ($65,961) . However, 12.6% of Lafayette Parish families live in poverty.

age icon Median Age

The median age for Lafayette Parish residents is 36.5 years young.

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