Lafayette Parish, Louisiana
Lafayette Parish: Parish in Louisiana, United States
About
Lafayette Parish is a county located in the U.S. state of Louisiana. As of the 2010 census, the population was 221,578 and a population density of 317 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 246,518 inhabitants. Its county seat is Lafayette. The county was created 201 years ago in 1823.
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Quick Facts about Lafayette Parish
Population : | 246,518 (2020) |
Country : | United States of America |
State : | Louisiana (United States) |
Different from : | Lafayette County, Lafayette County, Lafayette County, Lafayette County, Lafayette County |
Area : | 700 km2 |
Water as percent of area : | 0.2% |
Land as percent of area : | 99.8% |
Named for : | Gilbert du Motier, Marquis de Lafayette |
Altitude : | 33 feet / 10 meters |
Capital : | Lafayette |
Establishment : | January 01, 1823 |
Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
Local time : | 20:41:46 (26th July 2024) |
Density : | 352 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
Population growth : | 10.12% (2010-2020) |
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Geography
Lafayette Parish is located at 30°12'24"N 92°3'50"W (30.2067700, -92.0638800). It has 5 neighbors: Acadia Parish, Iberia Parish, Saint Landry Parish, Saint Martin Parish and Vermilion Parish.
Lafayette Parish map
Lafayette Parish Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Lafayette Parish.
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. |
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 |
- Official Website
Official website of Lafayette Parish
Lafayette Parish has 5 neighbours.
- Acadia Parish parish in Louisiana, United States
- Iberia Parish parish in Louisiana, United States
- Saint Landry Parish parish in Louisiana, United States
- Saint Martin Parish parish in Louisiana, United States
- Vermilion Parish parish in Louisiana, United States
- Lafayette
Demographics
The population of Lafayette Parish increased by 10.12% in 10 years.
Year | Population | % Change | Method |
2010 | 221,578 | - | census |
2011 | 224,673 | 1.38% | estimation process |
2012 | 227,298 | 1.15% | estimation process |
2013 | 231,471 | 1.8% | estimation process |
2014 | 235,695 | 1.79% | estimation process |
2015 | 239,332 | 1.52% | estimation process |
2016 | 241,275 | 0.81% | estimation process |
2017 | 241,756 | 0.2% | estimation process |
2018 | 243,113 | 0.56% | estimation process |
2019 | 244,390 | 0.52% | estimation process |
2020 | 246,518 | 0.86% | estimation process |
People born in Lafayette Parish (1)
American politician (1804-1885) Alexandre Mouton was born in Lafayette Parish
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Jefferson Parish | 432,346 | Parish in Louisiana, United States |
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New Orleans | 389,476 | The most populous city in Louisiana and the center of the New Orleans metropolitan area. |
Saint Tammany Parish | 263,446 | Parish in Louisiana, United States of America |
Caddo Parish | 237,479 | Parish in Louisiana, United States |
Baton Rouge | 219,052 | The capital of Louisiana. |
Calcasieu Parish | 203,310 | Parish in Louisiana, United States |
Shreveport | 184,786 | The second most populous city in Louisiana. |
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Metairie Terrace | 142,489 | A census-designated place in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana. |
Metairie | 138,481 | The most populous suburb of New Orleans, Louisiana. |
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