Lafayette, Lafayette Parish, Louisiana
Lafayette: Fourth-largest city in Louisiana
About
Lafayette is a city located in the county of Lafayette Parish in the U.S. state of Louisiana. Its population at the 2010 census was 120,623 and a population density of 864 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 126,535 inhabitants.
The city was created 202 years ago in 1820.
Quick Facts about Lafayette
Population : | 126,535 (2020) |
Country : | United States of America |
State : | Louisiana (United States) |
County : | Lafayette Parish |
Phone Area Codes : | 337 |
Area : | 139.63 km2 |
Named for : | Gilbert du Motier, Marquis de Lafayette |
Altitude : | 36 feet / 11 meters |
Capital : | Acadiana |
Capital city : | Lafayette is capital of Lafayette Parish |
Establishment : | January 01, 1821 (202 years ago) |
Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
Local time : | 12:42:39 (2nd February 2023) |
Postal code : | 70501 |
Density : | 906 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
Population growth : | 4.67% (2010-2020) |



Geography
Lafayette is located at 30°13'27"N 92°1'11"W (30.2240900, -92.0198400).
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Demographics
The population of Lafayette increased by 4.67% in 10 years.
Year | Population | % Change | Method |
2010 | 120,623 | - | census |
2011 | 122,674 | 1.67% | estimation process |
2012 | 123,587 | 0.74% | estimation process |
2013 | 124,873 | 1.03% | estimation process |
2014 | 126,036 | 0.92% | estimation process |
2015 | 126,922 | 0.7% | estimation process |
2016 | 127,221 | 0.24% | estimation process |
2017 | 126,526 | -0.55% | estimation process |
2018 | 126,371 | -0.12% | estimation process |
2019 | 126,185 | -0.15% | estimation process |
2020 | 126,535 | 0.28% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 9,558 |
Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 9,814 |
Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | -2.6% |
April 1, 2020 Population : | 9,597 |
April 1, 2010 Population : | 9,815 |
People under 5 years old, percentage : | 6.1% |
People under 18 years old, percentage : | 23.4% |
People over 65 (%) : | 22.1% |
Female persons, % : | 50.7% |
White only, percent : | 96.9% |
Black or African American alone, percent : | 0.9% |
American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.4% |
Asians alone % : | 0.5% |
Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | Z |
% of people who have participated in two or more races : | 1.3% |
% of Hispanic or Latino : | 4.5% |
White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 93.1% |
2015-2019 Veterans : | 668 |
Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 2.3% |
Residential units, July 1, 2019 : | 4,748 |
Economic Facts
Residential units, July 1, 2019 : | 4,748 |
Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 74.2% |
Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $103,800 |
From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,067 |
Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $440 |
2015-2019 median gross rent : | $568 |
Permits for construction, 2020 : | 15 |
2015-2019 Households : | 4,174 |
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 : | 89.8% |
Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 4.8% |
Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 83.3% |
Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 77.0% |
Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 92.8% |
Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 21.2% |
Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 10.4% |
Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 5.7% |
Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 64.5% |
Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 58.2% |
Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 8,832 |
Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 27,133 |
Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 228,726 |
2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 108,929 |
2012 total retail sales per capita : | $11,196 |
Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 18.3 |
2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $54,575 |
Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $30,480 |
Percentage of people living in poverty : | 10.8% |
Total number of employer establishments, 2019 : | 291 |
2019 total employment : | 3,409 |
2019 total annual payroll ($1,000) : | 140,651 |
Total employment, change in percentage terms, 2018-2019 : | -3.2% |
2018 total non-employer establishments : | 767 |
Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 981 |
Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 563 |
Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 320 |
Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | F |
Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 933 |
Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 117 |
Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 819 |
2010 population per square mile : | 22.6 |
2010 land area in square miles : | 434.35 |
Other Places in Lafayette
1 Lafayette Consolidated Government
705 W University Ave, Lafayette, LA 70506 ➦ Show Map
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2 Milton Civic Center
100 Civic Ln, Lafayette, LA 70508 ➦ Show Map
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3 USDA Rural Development
905 Jefferson St # 320, Lafayette, LA 70501, United States ➦ Show Map
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4 Acadiana Management Group
101 La Rue France Suite 100, Lafayette, LA 70508, United States ➦ Show Map
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5 LSU AG Center
1010 Lafayette St #325, Lafayette, LA 70501, United States ➦ Show Map
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6 Lafayette Chief Administration Office
705 W University Ave, Lafayette, LA 70506 ➦ Show Map
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7 Lafayette Water Distribution
1210 Walker Rd, Lafayette, LA 70506 ➦ Show Map
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8 Lafayette Water Production
200 N Buchanan St, Lafayette, LA 70501 ➦ Show Map
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9 Lafayette Emergency Prprdnss
800 S Buchanan St, Lafayette, LA 70501 ➦ Show Map
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10 Lafayette Consolidated Govt
Mudd Ave, Lafayette, LA 70501 ➦ Show Map
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People born in Lafayette (165)
People born in Lafayette, including actress, model Danneel Harris, tennis player Chanda Rubin, actress Valarie Rae Miller, .
List
- Walter Davis (American triple jumper) he was born in 02/07/1979
- Kevin Faulk (Player of American football) he was born in 05/06/1976
- Daniel Cormier (American sport wrestler and mixed martial artist) he was born in 20/03/1979
- Glen Provost (Catholic bishop) he was born in 09/08/1949
- Bobby Parker (American blues-rock guitarist, singer and songwriter) he was born in 31/08/1937
- Clifford Etienne (American boxer) he was born in 09/03/1970
- Ron Guidry (American baseball player and coach) he was born in 28/08/1950
- Jefferson Caffery (American diplomat) he was born in 01/12/1886
- Regan Hood (American volleyball player) she was born in 10/08/1983
- Buckwheat Zydeco (American accordionist) he was born in 14/11/1947
- Dan Reeder (American musician and artist) he was born in 01/01/1954
- Eric Griffin (American boxer) he was born in 03/11/1967
- Jimmy Hayes (American politician) he was born in 21/12/1946
- Nnamdi Asomugha (American football player, defensive back) he was born in 06/07/1981
- Liz Carmouche (American mixed martial artist) she was born in 19/02/1984
- James Domengeaux (Member of the United States House of Representatives from Louisiana (1907-1988)) he was born in 06/01/1907
- Dustin Poirier (American martial artist) he was born in 19/01/1989
- Rodney Mack (American professional wrestler and mixed martial artist) he was born in 12/10/1970
Schools in Lafayette
College & universities near Lafayette, LA
Code | Name | City | ZIP |
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160658 | University of Louisiana at Lafayette | Lafayette (LA) | 70503 |
487658 | Academy of Interactive Entertainment | Lafayette (LA) | 70506-4293 |
485564 | Infinity College | Lafayette (LA) | 70501-8833 |
159522 | Aveda Arts & Sciences Institute-Lafayette | Lafayette (LA) | 70503-3246 |
434061 | South Louisiana Community College | Lafayette (LA) | 70506-4109 |
Stations (4)
Amtrak & bus stations near Lafayette, LA
Code | Name | Address | Type |
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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 |
Post offices near Lafayette
Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
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Jefferson Post Office | Lafayette (LA) | 70501 |
Lafay Post Office | Lafayette (LA) | 70501 |
Oil Center Post Office | Lafayette (LA) | 70503 |
Bertrand Post Office | Lafayette (LA) | 70506 |
Energy Center Post Office | Lafayette (LA) | 70508 |
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Other cities in Lafayette Parish
Cities, Towns, Neighborhoods & Other Populated Places in Lafayette Parish , LA.
City Name | Population | Title |
---|---|---|
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. |
Carencro | 9,945 | Suburb city of Lafayette, located in Lafayette Parish, Louisiana, United States |
Scott | 8,787 | Suburb city of Lafayette, located in Lafayette Parish, Louisiana, United States |
Duson | 1,761 | Town of the United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Lafayette distances to largest Louisiana cities