Carencro, LA
Living in Carencro
Bikeability5
Walkability14
Commute43
Public Transit7
Affordability85
Public Safety43
Airports16
Hospitals64
Colleges43
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools70
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
9kPopulation+1.6k (2010–19)
33 y Median Age
19%College-Educated+7% (2010–19)
56%Family Households-2% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years23%
15 to 34 years31%
35 to 54 years24%
55 to 74 years16%
75 years and over7%
Diversity
Asian<1%
Black46%
Caucasian50%
Hispanic or Latino2%
Multiracial<1%
Native American<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school20%
High school graduate34%
Some College26%
Bachelor's degree13%
Graduate degree6%
Households
Family household56%
Householder living alone39%
Householder not living alone5%
Economy
$39kMedian Household Income+$9.3k (2010–19)
82%Above Poverty+8% (2010–19)
29 mi Average Commute
88%Lived Here Last Year+5% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K33%
$25K to $49K26%
$50K to $74K10%
$75K to $99K11%
$100K to $124K13%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more<1%
Employers
Government9%
Private sector74%
Self-employed8%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance14%
Factory and transportation12%
Mgt, science, and arts29%
Sales and office23%
Service22%
Commute
Car, truck, or van96%
Public transportation<1%
Walked1%
Worked at home2%
Housing
$167kMedian Home Value+$67k (2010–19)
33%Built 2000 or Later
$593Median Monthly Rent+$59 (2010–19)
54%Owner-Occupied+2% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached61%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home14%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later7%
Built 2010 to 20137%
Built 2000 to 200918%
Built 1990 to 19997%
Built 1980 to 198928%
Built 1970 to 197916%
Built 1960 to 19695%
Built 1950 to 19595%
Built 1940 to 19492%
Built 1939 or earlier4%
Home Value
Less than $50K13%
$50K to $99K14%
$100K to $149K10%
$150K to $199K33%
$200K to $249K20%
$250K to $299K4%
$300K to $399K4%
$2M or more2%
House Heating Type
Electricity87%
Utility gas12%
Crime
Violent Crime in Carencro
United States45
Louisiana59
Lafayette Metro Area46
Lafayette Parish54
Property Crime in Carencro
United States48
Louisiana69
Lafayette Metro Area59
Lafayette Parish77
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (32%)(66%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton27%
Donald Trump70%
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 | 60 | 5 | 0 |
| Dec | 53 | 5 | 0 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Carencro
Excessive Heat2
Inland Flooding53
Tornado25
Hurricane Force Winds3
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Carencro, LA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Carencro, LA
Carencro Catholic School
1 miles, NW
Lafayette Christian Academy
4 miles, S
Sts Leo-Seton Catholic School
4 miles, S
Holy Family Catholic School
6 miles, S
Colleges
Colleges near Carencro, LA
University of Louisiana at Lafayette
7 miles, S
Southern University and A & M College
53 miles, E
University of Phoenix-Louisiana
53 miles, E
Hospitals
Hospitals near Carencro, LA
Vermilion Behavioral Health Systems
3 miles, S
University Hospital & Clinics
7 miles, S
Lafayette General Medical Center
8 miles, S
Genesis Behavioral Hospital
8 miles, E
Airports
Airports near Carencro, LA
Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport-Ryan Field
55 miles, E
Lake Charles Regional Airport
72 miles, W
Alexandria International Airport
76 miles, NW