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This section provides basic data about the population of Lafayette, for stats on industry, the workforce, and local real estate and construction visit the Economic Indicators section.

Census Information & Projections

2008 Demographic Projections

Demographics are a set of characteristics about a certain population. The main categories are Population, Social Characteristics, Income and Poverty Statistics, and Housing Statistics. Below are demographic estimates based on data collected in the 2000 Census. For demographic reports for more specific geographies, contact our Information Services Department.

Lafayette Parish 2008

Lafayette Metropolitan Statistical Area 2008

Lafayette-Acadiana Combined Statistical Area 2008

Archived Reports

Population

City
2008
2000
1990
1980
1970
Lafayette
111,088
110,257
94,421
81,961
68,908
Broussard
7,315
5,874
3,213
2,923
1,707
Carencro
6,403
6,120
5,518
3,712
2,302
Duson
1,824
1,672
1,465
1,253
1,119
Scott
8,280
7,870
4,912
2,239
1,134
Youngsville
5,633
3,992
1,195
1,105
1,002
Outside of City Limits
63,382
54,718
54,038
56,876
35,271
Parish Total
203,925
190,503
164,762
150,017
111,643

Sources: 1970,1980,1990 & 2000 Census, 2008 Claritas Demographic Report

Per Capita Income

Annual income data for every man, woman, and child (not incarcerated or infirmed) in Lafayette Parish.

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Age Distribution

Source: 2008 Claritas Demographic Report