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Lafayette, LA

Founded 1821Lafayette ParishElev. 11 m
Population
121,537
Median home
$251,300
Disaster risk
Relatively High
Public schools
32
Sex offenders
14

Overview

About Lafayette

With about 121,537 residents, Lafayette is one of Louisiana's notable places. Lafayette was founded in 1821 and sits in Lafayette Parish. The median age is 37.1 and the median household income is $61,454. Homes carry a median value of $251,300, and about 55% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (57.8%). Around 41% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 20 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
121,537
Median age
37.1
Median household income
$61,454
Per-capita income
$39,861
Poverty rate
19.1%
High-school grad or higher
90.9%
Bachelor's degree or higher
40.6%
Unemployment
5.1%
Avg. commute
19.9 min
Work from home
9.5%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White57.8%
Hispanic or Latino7.6%
Black28.5%
Asian2.1%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts45.3%
Sales & office22.3%
Service17.9%
Production, transportation & material moving7.5%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$251,300
Median gross rent
$1,065/mo
Owner-occupied
55%
Median year built
1981
Households
52,480
Avg. household size
2.25

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Schools: Average

Lafayette has 32 public schools — 14 elementary, 5 middle, 10 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 11 schools
Reading58%
Math55%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

Acadiana High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
Carencro High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
David Thibodaux STEM Magnet AcademyHighGrades 6–12
Early College AcademyHighGrades 9–12
Edward J Sam Accelerated School of LafayetteHighGrades 7–12
JCFA LafayetteHighGrades 9–12charter
Lafayette High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
Northside High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
O. Comeaux High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
W. D. & Mary Baker Smith Career CenterHighGrades 8–12
Acadian Middle SchoolMiddleGrades 6–8
Edgar Martin Middle SchoolMiddleGrades 6–8
L.J. Alleman Middle SchoolMiddleGrades 6–8
Lafayette Middle SchoolMiddleGrades 6–8

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

violent crime112% above national
Lafayette818
Louisiana584
United States386
↑ 56% higher than 2019
2019–2023
property crime136% above national
Lafayette4,603
Louisiana2,620
United States1,952
↑ 6% higher than 2019
2019–2023

Rate per 100,000 residents/year, Lafayette Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around Lafayette.

Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Relatively High
Top hazards · Lafayette County
HurricaneVery High
LightningVery High
Cold waveRelatively High
Ice stormRelatively High
DroughtRelatively Moderate
Heat waveRelatively Moderate

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

Lafayette is in Lafayette County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Lafayette was founded in 1821 and sits in Lafayette Parish. Elevation ~11 m.

Map of Lafayette
Lafayette, LA
Where Lafayette is
New OrleansBaton RougeShreveportLafayetteLake CharlesKenner
Historic places

22 on the National Register of Historic Places.

Hope Lodge #145Vermilion InnDaigle HouseElroseFirst United Methodist ChurchLafayette Elementary SchoolLafayette Hardware StoreOld Guaranty Bank Building
Notable people from Lafayette
Armand DuplantisAddison RaeDanneel AcklesDustin PoirierDaniel CormierAngela KinseyChanda RubinLauren DaigleWalter DavisLiz Carmouche
People searches in Lafayette
Michael Smith (18)John Smith (17)James Smith (16)David Smith (15)Robert Smith (15)Michael Johnson (15)John Johnson (13)James Johnson (13)Michael Williams (12)William Smith (12)David Johnson (12)Robert Johnson (12)John WilliamsMichael BrownMichael JonesJames WilliamsDavid WilliamsJohn BrownRobert WilliamsJohn JonesWilliam JohnsonMary SmithJames BrownJames Jones
Nearby cities
Scott (5 mi)Broussard (6 mi)Carencro (7 mi)Youngsville (8 mi)Abbeville (17 mi)New Iberia (19 mi)

Registered sex offenders in Lafayette, LA (14)

Public sex-offender registry records for Lafayette, Louisiana.

Andrew Johnson, 61
Lafayette · 70501
Joseph Harold Martin, 57
Lafayette · 70508
AKA Joseph Martin, Joseph Harrison
Matthew Lewis, 31
Lafayette · 70501
AKA Matthew Lewis, Matthew A Lewis
Matthew Jones, 64
Lafayette · Lafayette County · 70508
AKA Mathew Jones
Steven A Johnson, 53
Lafayette · 70560
AKA Stephen Anthony Johnson
Jason A Whitehouse, 49
Lafayette · 70506
Jason Wayne Williams, 48
Lafayette · 70501
AKA Moniker Jayray, J Dog Williams
Marcus Harris, 45
Lafayette · Lafayette County · 70506
AKA Mark Harris
Mitchell Thomas, 55
Lafayette · 70501
AKA X Trick, X Trick Daddy
Richard Thomas, 60
Lafayette · 70507
David Darnell Jackson, 69
Lafayette · 70501
AKA David Jackson, David D Jackson
David P Garcia, 66
Lafayette · 70506
David Clarence Brown, 44
Lafayette · 70501
AKA David C Brown, David C Brown
John Thomas, 45
Lafayette · 70501

Source: Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public Website (NSOPW) and state registries. Public record. This information is provided for public awareness. Using it to harass, threaten, or discriminate against any registrant, or for any purpose prohibited by law, is illegal. Verify against the official registry record before relying on it.

Common questions

Lafayette — frequently asked

What is the population of Lafayette, Louisiana?
Lafayette has a population of about 121,537, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Lafayette?
The median home value in Lafayette is $251,300, and the median gross rent is $1,065/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Lafayette safe? What is the crime rate?
Lafayette Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 818 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — higher than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Lafayette 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 Lafayette?
Lafayette has 32 public schools (14 elementary, 5 middle, 10 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Lafayette?
Public registry data lists 14 registered sex offenders in or near Lafayette. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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