Lafayette, LA — City Profile & Demographics 2026
Population 121,537 · Louisiana · Updated May 2026
Population
121,537
Median Income
$61,454
Home Price
$225,222
Unemployment
5.1%
Poverty Rate
19.1%
Bachelor's+
40.6%
Full Demographics — Lafayette, LA
27 metrics across 8 categories, compared to US national averages.
Demographics
| Metric | Lafayette, LA | US Average | vs US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 121,537 | — | |
| Pop. Density / sq mi | N/A | — | |
| Median Age | 37.1 | 38.9 | |
| Foreign Born | 6.6% | 13.8% | |
| White | 59.1% | 61.6% | |
| Black | 28.6% | 12.4% | |
| Asian | 2.1% | 6.0% | |
| Hispanic | 7.6% | 18.7% | |
| Spanish at Home | N/A | 13.2% |
Economy
| Metric | Lafayette, LA | US Average | vs US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median HH Income | $61,454 | $74,580 | |
| Per Capita Income | $39,861 | $40,480 | |
| Per Capita Personal Income (MSA)BEA MSA-level | $55,297 | $64,500 | |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.1% | 3.8% | |
| Poverty Rate | 19.1% | 11.5% | |
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 40.6% | 35.8% |
Housing
Source: Zillow ZHVI, Census ACS
| Metric | Lafayette, LA | US Average | vs US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $225,222 | $410,000 | |
| Homeownership Rate | 55.0% | 65.4% |
Safety
| Metric | Lafayette, LA | US Average | vs US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime / 100KFBI CDE (state-level est.) | 643 | 380 | |
| Property Crime / 100KFBI CDE (state-level est.) | 2824 | 1950 |
Health
| Metric | Lafayette, LA | US Average | vs US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity RateCDC PLACES | 34.5% | 33.0% | |
| Diabetes RateCDC PLACES | 14.0% | 11.6% | |
| Poor Mental HealthCDC PLACES — 14+ days/month | 18.4% | 14.0% | |
| No Health InsuranceCDC PLACES | 8.3% | 9.6% | |
| Binge DrinkingCDC PLACES | 17.8% | 15.5% | |
| Current SmokersCDC PLACES | 16.1% | 12.5% |
Climate
| Metric | Lafayette, LA | US Average | vs US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avg Annual TempNOAA 1991–2020 normal | 67.6°F | 54.5°F | |
| Annual PrecipitationNOAA 1991–2020 normal | 61.0 in | 30.2 in |
Air Quality
| Metric | Lafayette, LA | US Average | vs US |
|---|---|---|---|
| PM2.5 Annual AvgEPA AQS (state-level est.) | 8.9 µg/m³ | 8.5 µg/m³ | |
| Good Air DaysAQI ≤ 50 | 75.0% | 70.0% |
Commute
| Metric | Lafayette, LA | US Average | vs US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mean Commute TimeCensus ACS | 21.5 min | 27.0 min |
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About Lafayette, LA
Lafayette is a city in Louisiana, United States. With a population of 121,537, it is one of the notable cities in the region. Compared to the US average, Lafayette shows stronger educational attainment (40.6% bachelor's degree vs 35.8% bachelor's degree US avg) and uninsured rate (8.3% without health insurance vs 9.6% without health insurance US avg). However, the city has a higher household income at $61,454 median HH income, compared to the US average of $74,580 median HH income. Data sourced from US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Survey (2023), CDC PLACES, FBI CDE, NOAA, and EPA.