Carencro is a city in Louisiana with about 10,882 residents. Carencro was founded in 1765 and sits in Lafayette Parish. The median age is 34.2 and the median household income is $70,217. Homes carry a median value of $211,200, and about 68% of residents own where they live. Black residents make up the largest share of the population (49.7%). Around 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 32 minutes.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).
Carencro has a population of about 10,882, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Carencro?
The median home value in Carencro is $211,200, and the median gross rent is $924/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Carencro safe? What is the crime rate?
Carencro Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 0 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — lower than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Carencro face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Lafayette County as "Relatively High" overall, with top hazards including hurricane, lightning, cold wave.
How many schools are in Carencro?
Carencro has 2 public schools (1 elementary, 1 middle). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Carencro?
Public registry data lists 0 registered sex offenders in or near Carencro. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.