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Population Review

Lafayette city, LA — Population & Demographics

Lafayette city, LA has a population of 121,537. The median household income is $61,454 and the median age is 37.1.

121,537

Population

$61,454

Median Income

$251,300

Median Home Value

37.1

Median Age

Race & Ethnicity

White59.1%
Black or African American28.6%
Asian0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)0.9%
Two or More Races0.0%

Economy & Income

$61,454

Median Household Income

$39,861

Per Capita Income

13.5%

Poverty Rate

3.2%

Unemployment Rate

Housing

$251,300

Median Home Value

$1,065

Median Rent

55.0%

Owner-Occupied

Education

90.9%

High School+

40.6%

Bachelor's+

Commute

0.6%

Drive Alone

9.5%

Work From Home

19.9 min

Avg Commute

Frequently Asked Questions

Lafayette city, LA has a population of 121,537 according to Census ACS 2023 data.

The median household income in Lafayette city, LA is $61,454, with 13.5% living below the poverty level.

The median home value in Lafayette city, LA is $251,300, with median rent at $1,065.

Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.