Lafayette Parish, LA
Living in Lafayette Parish
Bikeability30
Walkability25
Commute63
Public Transit20
Affordability70
Public Safety47
Airports14
Hospitals65
Colleges43
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools86
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
242kPopulation+26k (2010–19)
35 y Median Age+2 (2010–19)
33%College-Educated+5% (2010–19)
63%Family Households-1% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years20%
15 to 34 years30%
35 to 54 years25%
55 to 74 years20%
75 years and over5%
Diversity
Asian2%
Black26%
Caucasian66%
Hispanic or Latino5%
Multiracial1%
Native American<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school11%
High school graduate30%
Some College25%
Bachelor's degree23%
Graduate degree10%
Households
Family household63%
Householder living alone29%
Householder not living alone8%
Economy
$57kMedian Household Income+$9.4k (2010–19)
83%Above Poverty-1% (2010–19)
25 mi Average Commute
84%Lived Here Last Year
Household Income
Less than $25K24%
$25K to $49K21%
$50K to $74K16%
$75K to $99K12%
$100K to $124K9%
$125K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K6%
$200K or more7%
Employers
Government6%
Private sector74%
Self-employed8%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance10%
Factory and transportation12%
Mgt, science, and arts37%
Military<1%
Sales and office23%
Service18%
Commute
Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van92%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation1%
Taxicab<1%
Walked2%
Worked at home3%
Housing
$185kMedian Home Value+$34k (2010–19)
30%Built 2000 or Later
$715Median Monthly Rent+$161 (2010–19)
58%Owner-Occupied-2% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached3%
1 unit, detached66%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home10%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later5%
Built 2010 to 20137%
Built 2000 to 200917%
Built 1990 to 199913%
Built 1980 to 198918%
Built 1970 to 197917%
Built 1960 to 196910%
Built 1950 to 19597%
Built 1940 to 19493%
Built 1939 or earlier3%
Home Value
Less than $50K9%
$50K to $99K9%
$100K to $149K14%
$150K to $199K24%
$200K to $249K15%
$250K to $299K9%
$300K to $399K10%
$400K to $499K4%
$500K to $749K4%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity78%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas1%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas21%
Wood<1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Lafayette Parish
United States45
Louisiana59
Property Crime in Lafayette Parish
United States48
Louisiana69
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (33%)(64%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton31%
Donald Trump65%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 51 | 6 | 0 |
| Feb | 54 | 5 | 0 |
| Mar | 61 | 4 | 0 |
| Apr | 68 | 4 | 0 |
| May | 75 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 80 | 7 | 0 |
| Jul | 82 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 82 | 5 | 0 |
| Sep | 78 | 5 | 0 |
| Oct | 69 | 6 | 0 |
| Nov | 61 | 5 | 0 |
| Dec | 53 | 5 | 0 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Lafayette Parish
Excessive Heat2
Inland Flooding59
Tornado28
Coastal Flooding4
Hurricane Force Winds3
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Lafayette Parish, LA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Lafayette Parish, LA
Family Life Christian Academy
2 miles, W
Our Lady of Fatima School
2 miles, E
Sts Peter & Paul Catholic Elementary School
2 miles, NW
Cathedral Carmel School
3 miles, NE
Colleges
Colleges near Lafayette Parish, LA
University of Louisiana at Lafayette
3 miles, E
University of Phoenix-Louisiana
57 miles, E
Southern University and A & M College
57 miles, NE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Lafayette Parish, LA
University Hospital & Clinics
1 miles, NE
Lafayette General Medical Center
3 miles, E
Lafayette Surgical Specialty Hospital
3 miles, SE
Heart Hospital of Lafayette
3 miles, SE
Airports
Airports near Lafayette Parish, LA
Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport-Ryan Field
59 miles, NE
Lake Charles Regional Airport
69 miles, W
Alexandria International Airport
83 miles, N