LAFAYETTE, LA  70501

Total Population: 26,956

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Median Home Value

$117,200

Owner-occupied units

Median Household Income

$31,723

Across all households

Median Age

36.8 yrs

Across all residents

Bachelor's Degree+

16.3%

Adults 25 and older

Nearby ZIP Codes

Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

Black (Non-Hispanic)73.2%
White (Non-Hispanic)18.3%
Two or More Races3.7%
Asian (Non-Hispanic)0.3%
Other Race0.2%
Am. Indian / Alaska Native0.1%

Under 18 Years

22.6%

65 Years and Over

16.5%

Male

47.6%

Female

52.4%

U.S. Citizens (18+)

98.1%

No Health Insurance

12.2%

Education

3 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

77.7%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

16.3%

Enrolled in College (18+)

8.3%

Economics

6 fields

Median Household Income

$31,723

Mean Household Income

$43,689

Per Capita Income

$18,636

Unemployment Rate (16+)

11.3%

In Labor Force (19–64)

64.2%

SNAP / Food Stamps

34.8%

Housing & Households

13 fields

Median Home Value

$117,200

Median Rent

$867/mo

Total Housing Units

12,657

Owner-Occupied

42.3%

Renter-Occupied

57.7%

Vacancy Rate

15.6%

Married Couple Households

21.2%

Cohabiting Couple Households

10.5%

Male Householder, No Partner

25.2%

Female Householder, No Partner

43.1%

Average Household Size

2.37

Broadband Internet Access

81.2%

Housing Built Since 2010

9.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. ZCTA5 70501.