Broussard, Louisiana
Broussard: Suburb city of Lafayette, located in Lafayette and St. Martin parishes, Louisiana, United States
About
Broussard is a city located in the county of Avoyelles Parish in the U.S. state of Louisiana. Its population at the 2010 census was 8,197 and a population density of 472 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 13,076 inhabitants.
The city was created 141 years ago in 1883.
Quick Facts about Broussard
| Population : | 13,076 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Louisiana (United States) |
| County : | Avoyelles Parish |
| Postal code : | 70518 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 337 |
| Area : | 17.37 km2 |
| Altitude : | 33 feet / 10 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1884 (141 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 09:15:26 (5th December 2025) |
| Density : | 753 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 37.31% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Broussard is located at 30°53'36"N 91°56'36"W (30.8932500, -91.9434500).
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Demographics
The population of Broussard increased by 37.31% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 8,197 | - | census |
| 2011 | 8,593 | 4.61% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 8,829 | 2.67% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 9,421 | 6.28% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 10,351 | 8.98% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 11,235 | 7.87% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 11,443 | 1.82% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 11,916 | 3.97% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 12,322 | 3.29% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 12,700 | 2.98% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 13,076 | 2.88% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 10,321 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 11,099 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | -7.0% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 10,270 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 11,051 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 5.6% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 20.5% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 18.8% |
| Female persons, % : | 48.4% |
| White only, percent : | 93.7% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 3.6% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.1% |
| Asians alone % : | 0.0% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.0% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 2.3% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 6.7% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 87.3% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 759 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 0.5% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 72.9% |
Broussard zip code is 70518.
County name: Lafayette, County
fips: 22055
Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 72.9% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $81,600 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $883 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $429 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $709 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 4,326 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.26 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 88.3% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 3.4% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 88.7% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 80.0% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 92.3% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 13.4% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 13.4% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 6.3% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 56.9% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 54.8% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 13,128 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 80,934 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 1,264,849 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 187,674 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $17,032 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 18.1 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $42,694 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $24,320 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 15.9% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 641 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 274 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 215 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | F |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 570 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 56 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 517 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 1,164.2 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 9.49 |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 64.9% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $152,500 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,483 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $538 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $1,161 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 2,793 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.95 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 79.1% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 12.0% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 93.9% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 80.1% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 84.9% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 20.0% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 5.9% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 16.4% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 70.4% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 66.0% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 14,997 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 4,583 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 18,297 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 101,520 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $14,175 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 31.7 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $65,727 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $28,202 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 9.3% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 618 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 317 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 234 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 84 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 518 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | F |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 595 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 635.3 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 10.89 |
Other Places in Broussard
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People born in Broussard (2)
People born in Broussard, including jazz tenor saxophonist, songwriter Illinois Jacquet, softball coach Yvette Girouard, .
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Schools in Broussard
College & universities near Broussard, LA
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 159601 | Opelousas School of Cosmetology | Opelousas (LA) | 70570 |
Stations (3)
Amtrak & bus stations near Broussard, LA
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| LFT | Lafayette | 133 East Grant St. | RAIL |
| BTR | Baton Rouge, Louisiana | 1253 Florida St. | BUS |
| NIB | New Iberia | West Washington St. | RAIL |
Post offices near Broussard
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Dupon Post Office | Dupont (LA) | 71329 |
Other places with the same name (2)
- Broussard , Louisiana suburb city of Lafayette, located in Lafayette and St. Martin parishes, Louisiana, United States with a population of 11,303 people.
Other cities in Avoyelles Parish
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Avoyelles Parish , LA.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Marksville | 5,271 | City in Louisiana |
| Bunkie | 3,826 | City in Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana, United States |
| Simmesport | 2,032 | Town in Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana, United States |
| Cottonport | 1,867 | Town in the United States |
| Mansura | 1,342 | City in Louisiana, United States of America |
| Moreauville | 849 | Human settlement in Louisiana, United States of America |
| Hessmer | 749 | Human settlement in Louisiana, United States of America |
| Plaucheville | 228 | Human settlement in Louisiana, United States of America |
Distance to Other Cities
Broussard distances to largest Louisiana cities
