Demographics in Lafayette, LA

Population, age, race, ethnicity, and household statistics — 2023 ACS Data

Where is Lafayette?

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Population

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Total Population

121,537

Male

58,993

48.5%

Female

62,544

51.5%

Median Age

37.1

Race & Ethnicity

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

White

59.1%

Black

28.6%

Hispanic

7.6%

Asian

2.1%

Two or More

8.8%

Other

1.2%

Education & Household

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Bachelor's or Higher

27.9%

High School or Higher

45.3%

Foreign Born

6.5%

Veterans

4.6%

Married

37.1%

Avg Household Size

2.3

Marital Status by Age

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Lafayette, LA has a population of 121,537 with a median age of 37.1. The racial makeup is 59.1% White, 7.6% Hispanic, 28.6% Black, 2.1% Asian. About 27.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The foreign-born population is 6.5%.