Carencro, Louisiana
Carencro: suburb city of Lafayette, located in Lafayette Parish, Louisiana, United States
About
Carencro is a city located in the county of Lafayette Parish in the U.S. state of Louisiana. Its population at the 2010 census was 7,526 and a population density of 988 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 9,945 inhabitants.
The city was created 261 years ago in 1764.
Quick Facts about Carencro
| Population | 9,945 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Louisiana (United States) |
| County | Lafayette Parish |
| Postal code | 70520 |
| Phone Area Codes | 337 |
| Area | 7.62 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 30.3171,-92.0490 |
| Named for | buzzard |
| Altitude | 39 feet / 12 meters |
| Establishment | January 01, 1765 (261 years ago) |
| Time Zone | America/Chicago |
| Local time | 19:18:52 (22nd April 2026) |
| Density | 1,305 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | 24.32% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 78℉ Chance Showers And Thunderstorms 7-days weather |
Geography
Carencro is located at 30°19'2"N 92°2'56"W (30.3171400, -92.0490100).
Carencro map
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Weather
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 78. Southeast wind 5 to...
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Official WebsiteDemographics
The population of Carencro increased by 24.32% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 7,526 | - | census |
| 2011 | 7,889 | 4.6% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 8,083 | 2.4% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 8,327 | 2.93% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 8,453 | 1.49% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 8,553 | 1.17% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 8,765 | 2.42% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 8,947 | 2.03% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 9,196 | 2.71% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 9,449 | 2.68% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 9,945 | 4.99% | estimation process |
Services and Civic Places in Carencro
1Carencro City Hall
210 E St Peter St, Carencro, LA 70520 View details
Phone: +13378968481 | Website available
People born in Carencro (6)
People born in Carencro, including musician Marc Broussard, choreographer Marc Breaux, musician Rockin' Dopsie, .
More notable people
- Aldus Roger (Cajun accordion player from the United States) he was born in 02/02/1915
- Quinten Lawrence (American football player) he was born in 21/09/1984
- Ronald Ardoin (American jockey) he was born in 13/06/1957
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Carencro, LA. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 434061 | South Louisiana Community College | Lafayette (LA) | 70506-4109 |
Nearby Transit Stations (4)
Rail and bus stations connected to Carencro, LA. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| LFT | Lafayette | 133 East Grant St. | RAIL |
| NIB | New Iberia | West Washington St. | RAIL |
| BTR | Baton Rouge, Louisiana | 1253 Florida St. | BUS |
| LCH | Lake Charles | 100 Ryan Street | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to Carencro.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Carencr Post Office | Carencro (LA) | 70520 |
Other cities in Lafayette Parish
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Lafayette Parish , LA.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Lafayette | 126,535 | The third most populous city in Acadiana, Louisiana. |
| Youngsville | 15,262 | Suburb city of Lafayette, located in Lafayette Parish, Louisiana, United States of America |
| Broussard | 11,303 | Suburb city of Lafayette, located in Lafayette and St. |
| Scott | 8,787 | Suburb city of Lafayette, located in Lafayette Parish, Louisiana, United States |
| Duson | 1,761 | Town of the United States |
| Vatican | 882 | This unincorporated community in Lafayette Parish, Louisiana, is situated at an elevation of 39 feet. |
Distance to Other Cities
Carencro distances to largest Louisiana cities