Lafayette Parish, LA

Living in Lafayette Parish

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Bikeability 30
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Walkability 25
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Commute 63
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Public Transit 20
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Affordability 70
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Public Safety 47
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Airports 14
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Hospitals 65
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Colleges 43
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Schools 86
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Residents

242k Population +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

$57k Median 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

$185k Median Home Value +$34k (2010–19)
30% Built 2000 or Later
$715 Median 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
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