Lafayette, Louisiana Demographics
Population trends, housing costs, income, commuting, and health, all on one page.
Lafayette, LA Population Density Map and Area Scores
Area Score
Health, income and education, each graded from F to A+. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
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B
Health Around average
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C
Income Below average
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B
Education Around average
Source: Map AI Methodology
Population
| Metric | Lafayette | Louisiana Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 113,084 | 4,610,276 | 337,468,954 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 2009.8 | 88.0 | 86.4 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | -0.13% | -0.10% | 0.59% |
| Median age | 37.6 | 35.9 | 37.3 |
| Households | 49,068 | 1,803,262 | 130,235,071 |
Population in Lafayette grew by 10.2% from 2009 to 2024, reaching 113,084 in 2024.
Population Growth 2009–2024
Race & Ethnicity
Age & Sex
The largest generation in Lafayette is Gen Z, aged 13–28, at 25.2% of residents. That is 3.7 points above Louisiana as a whole.
- Gen Z 13–28 28,519 25.2% +3.7 pts
- Millennials 29–44 24,608 21.8% on par
- Gen X 45–60 21,240 18.8% -0.6 pts
- Boomers 61–79 17,923 15.8% -1.3 pts
Residents by birth cohort, from the 2025 age distribution. The right-hand figure is how far each cohort's share sits above or below Louisiana, in percentage points. Children younger than Gen Z and the generations before the Boomers are counted in the population but not shown here, so these shares do not add up to 100%.
Male and female share
Women are 51.3% of the people living in Lafayette and men 48.7%.
- Women 51.3% Louisiana 51.1%
- Men 48.7% Louisiana 48.9%
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Economy
Lafayette has a the economy index of C, which means it is somewhat prosperous.
| Metric | Lafayette | Louisiana Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $60,972 | $60,934 | $80,455 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 3.32% | 3.69% | 4.80% |
| Unemployment rate | 5.6% | 6.2% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Lafayette is about the same as in Louisiana.
Housing
| Metric | Lafayette | Louisiana Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $274,548 | $170,446 | $248,835 |
| Median rent | $1,080 | $1,063 | $1,407 |
| Homeownership rate | 52.3% | 67.4% | 65.2% |
The median home price in Lafayette is about 21.2 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $1,080 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Lafayette spend about 34 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 142 hours, about 5.9 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Lafayette | Louisiana Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 17.0 | 21.3 | 22.4 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 34.0 | 42.5 | 44.8 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 142 | 177 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $4,388 | $5,493 | $5,790 |
| Work from home | 9.5% | 8.1% | 15.0% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 16,278 | 8,275 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 3,498 | 1,164 | 1,355 |
The average commute time in Lafayette is 17 minutes, shorter than the 21 minutes in Louisiana.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Lafayette has a education index of B, which means it is quite educated.
| Metric | Lafayette | Louisiana Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 34.5% | 24.0% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.25 | 2.49 | 2.53 |
Health
Lafayette has a health index of B, which means it is quite healthy.
| Metric | Lafayette | Louisiana Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 77.8 | 75.1 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 18.9% | 22.3% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 19.5% | 23.9% | 19.0% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Lafayette, Louisiana.
How many people live in Lafayette, Louisiana?
About 113,084 people live in Lafayette, Louisiana, in 49,068 households of 2.2 people on average. The median age is 37.6, close to the U.S. median of 37.3.
How densely populated is Lafayette, Louisiana?
Averaged over its land area, Lafayette, Louisiana has 2,010 people per square mile, a density typical of urban and suburban areas. That is about 23 times the U.S. average of 86.
Can a typical household afford a home in Lafayette, Louisiana?
The median home costs 4.5 times the median household income ($274,548 against $60,972), compared with 3.1 times nationally. A ratio of about 3 is traditionally considered affordable. Median rent of $1,080 a month takes about 21% of the median household's income, below the 30% level at which HUD considers renters cost-burdened.
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