Lafayette Parish, LA — Demographics & Population
Population, age distribution, race & ethnicity, and education data
Population Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Total Population
245,075
Male
119,760
48.9%
Female
125,315
51.1%
Median Age
36.4 yrs
Avg Household Size
2.4
Foreign Born
5.1%
Race & Ethnicity
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Age Distribution
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Education
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Bachelor's or Higher23.6%
High School or Higher43.1%
Other Demographics
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Veterans
4.6%
Disability
0.0%
Non-English Home
6.8%
Married
39.8%
Lafayette Parish, LA has a population of 245,075 according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates. The median age is 36.4 years. The largest racial or ethnic group is White at 64.0% of the population. 23.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher. 5.1% of residents are foreign-born.