Graph and download economic data for Resident Population in Lafayette, LA (MSA) (LFTPOP) from 2000 to 2024 about Lafayette, LA, residents, population, and USA.

About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the Lafayette Parish population over the last 20 plus years. It lists the population for each year, along with the year on year change in population, as well as the change in percentage terms for each year. The dataset can be utilized to understand the population change of Lafayette Parish across the last two decades. For example, using this dataset, we can identify if the population is declining or increasing. If there is a change, when the population peaked, or if it is still growing and has not reached its peak. We can also compare the trend with the overall trend of United States population over the same period of time.

Key observations

In 2023, the population of Lafayette Parish was 249,750, a 0.82% increase year-by-year from 2022. Previously, in 2022, Lafayette Parish population was 247,714, an increase of 1.16% compared to a population of 244,880 in 2021. Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Lafayette Parish increased by 59,387. In this period, the peak population was 249,750 in the year 2023. The numbers suggest that the population has not reached its peak yet and is showing a trend of further growth. Source: U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP).

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP).

Data Coverage:

• From 2000 to 2023

Variables / Data Columns

• Year: This column displays the data year (Measured annually and for years 2000 to 2023)
• Population: The population for the specific year for the Lafayette Parish is shown in this column.
• Year on Year Change: This column displays the change in Lafayette Parish population for each year compared to the previous year.
• Change in Percent: This column displays the year on year change as a percentage. Please note that the sum of all percentages may not equal one due to rounding of values.

Good to know

Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

Recommended for further research

This dataset is a part of the main dataset for Lafayette Parish Population by Year. You can refer the same here

Graph and download economic data for Resident Population in Lafayette Parish, LA (LALAFA7POP) from 1970 to 2024 about Lafayette Parish, LA; Lafayette; LA; residents; population; and USA.

About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the Lafayette Parish population distribution across 18 age groups. It lists the population in each age group along with the percentage population relative of the total population for Lafayette Parish. The dataset can be utilized to understand the population distribution of Lafayette Parish by age. For example, using this dataset, we can identify the largest age group in Lafayette Parish.

Key observations

The largest age group in Lafayette Parish, LA was for the group of age 30 to 34 years years with a population of 19,799 (8.08%), according to the ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates. At the same time, the smallest age group in Lafayette Parish, LA was the 80 to 84 years years with a population of 3,355 (1.37%). Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates

Age groups:

• Under 5 years
• 5 to 9 years
• 10 to 14 years
• 15 to 19 years
• 20 to 24 years
• 25 to 29 years
• 30 to 34 years
• 35 to 39 years
• 40 to 44 years
• 45 to 49 years
• 50 to 54 years
• 55 to 59 years
• 60 to 64 years
• 65 to 69 years
• 70 to 74 years
• 75 to 79 years
• 80 to 84 years
• 85 years and over

Variables / Data Columns

• Age Group: This column displays the age group in consideration
• Population: The population for the specific age group in the Lafayette Parish is shown in this column.
• % of Total Population: This column displays the population of each age group as a proportion of Lafayette Parish total population. Please note that the sum of all percentages may not equal one due to rounding of values.

Good to know

Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

Recommended for further research

This dataset is a part of the main dataset for Lafayette Parish Population by Age. You can refer the same here

Graph and download economic data for Population Estimate, Total, Not Hispanic or Latino, Black or African American Alone (5-year estimate) in Lafayette Parish, LA (B03002004E022055) from 2009 to 2023 about Lafayette Parish, LA; Lafayette; African-American; LA; non-hispanic; estimate; 5-year; persons; population; and USA.

About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the data for the Lafayette, LA population pyramid, which represents the Lafayette population distribution across age and gender, using estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. It lists the male and female population for each age group, along with the total population for those age groups. Higher numbers at the bottom of the table suggest population growth, whereas higher numbers at the top indicate declining birth rates. Furthermore, the dataset can be utilized to understand the youth dependency ratio, old-age dependency ratio, total dependency ratio, and potential support ratio.

Key observations

• Youth dependency ratio, which is the number of children aged 0-14 per 100 persons aged 15-64, for Lafayette, LA, is 26.3.
• Old-age dependency ratio, which is the number of persons aged 65 or over per 100 persons aged 15-64, for Lafayette, LA, is 23.9.
• Total dependency ratio for Lafayette, LA is 50.2.
• Potential support ratio, which is the number of youth (working age population) per elderly, for Lafayette, LA is 4.2.

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates.

Age groups:

• Under 5 years
• 5 to 9 years
• 10 to 14 years
• 15 to 19 years
• 20 to 24 years
• 25 to 29 years
• 30 to 34 years
• 35 to 39 years
• 40 to 44 years
• 45 to 49 years
• 50 to 54 years
• 55 to 59 years
• 60 to 64 years
• 65 to 69 years
• 70 to 74 years
• 75 to 79 years
• 80 to 84 years
• 85 years and over

Variables / Data Columns

• Age Group: This column displays the age group for the Lafayette population analysis. Total expected values are 18 and are define above in the age groups section.
• Population (Male): The male population in the Lafayette for the selected age group is shown in the following column.
• Population (Female): The female population in the Lafayette for the selected age group is shown in the following column.
• Total Population: The total population of the Lafayette for the selected age group is shown in the following column.

Good to know

Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

Recommended for further research

This dataset is a part of the main dataset for Lafayette Population by Age. You can refer the same here

Graph and download economic data for Population Estimate, Total, Hispanic or Latino (5-year estimate) in Lafayette Parish, LA (B03002012E022055) from 2009 to 2023 about Lafayette Parish, LA; Lafayette; latino; hispanic; LA; estimate; 5-year; persons; population; and USA.

U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts statistics for Lafayette Parish, Louisiana. QuickFacts data are derived from: Population Estimates, American Community Survey, Census of Population and Housing, Current Population Survey, Small Area Health Insurance Estimates, Small Area Income and Poverty Estimates, State and County Housing Unit Estimates, County Business Patterns, Nonemployer Statistics, Economic Census, Survey of Business Owners, Building Permits.

Graph and download economic data for Percent of Population Below the Poverty Level (5-year estimate) in Lafayette Parish, LA (S1701ACS022055) from 2012 to 2023 about Lafayette Parish, LA; Lafayette; LA; poverty; percent; 5-year; population; and USA.

About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the data for the Lafayette Parish, LA population pyramid, which represents the Lafayette Parish population distribution across age and gender, using estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates. It lists the male and female population for each age group, along with the total population for those age groups. Higher numbers at the bottom of the table suggest population growth, whereas higher numbers at the top indicate declining birth rates. Furthermore, the dataset can be utilized to understand the youth dependency ratio, old-age dependency ratio, total dependency ratio, and potential support ratio.

Key observations

• Youth dependency ratio, which is the number of children aged 0-14 per 100 persons aged 15-64, for Lafayette Parish, LA, is 30.8.
• Old-age dependency ratio, which is the number of persons aged 65 or over per 100 persons aged 15-64, for Lafayette Parish, LA, is 21.9.
• Total dependency ratio for Lafayette Parish, LA is 52.7.
• Potential support ratio, which is the number of youth (working age population) per elderly, for Lafayette Parish, LA is 4.6.

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.

Age groups:

• Under 5 years
• 5 to 9 years
• 10 to 14 years
• 15 to 19 years
• 20 to 24 years
• 25 to 29 years
• 30 to 34 years
• 35 to 39 years
• 40 to 44 years
• 45 to 49 years
• 50 to 54 years
• 55 to 59 years
• 60 to 64 years
• 65 to 69 years
• 70 to 74 years
• 75 to 79 years
• 80 to 84 years
• 85 years and over

Variables / Data Columns

• Age Group: This column displays the age group for the Lafayette Parish population analysis. Total expected values are 18 and are define above in the age groups section.
• Population (Male): The male population in the Lafayette Parish for the selected age group is shown in the following column.
• Population (Female): The female population in the Lafayette Parish for the selected age group is shown in the following column.
• Total Population: The total population of the Lafayette Parish for the selected age group is shown in the following column.

Good to know

Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

Recommended for further research

This dataset is a part of the main dataset for Lafayette Parish Population by Age. You can refer the same here

Estimate, Median Age by Sex, Total Population (5-year estimate) in Lafayette Parish, LA was 36.40000 Years of Age in January of 2023, according to the United States Federal Reserve. Historically, Estimate, Median Age by Sex, Total Population (5-year estimate) in Lafayette Parish, LA reached a record high of 36.40000 in January of 2023 and a record low of 33.10000 in January of 2009. Trading Economics provides the current actual value, an historical data chart and related indicators for Estimate, Median Age by Sex, Total Population (5-year estimate) in Lafayette Parish, LA - last updated from the United States Federal Reserve on September of 2025.

Graph and download economic data for Estimate, Median Age by Sex, Total Population (5-year estimate) in Lafayette Parish, LA (B01002001E022055) from 2009 to 2023 about Lafayette Parish, LA; Lafayette; age; LA; 5-year; median; and USA.

Population Estimate, Total, Not Hispanic or Latino, White Alone (5-year estimate) in Lafayette Parish, LA was 153061.00000 Persons in January of 2023, according to the United States Federal Reserve. Historically, Population Estimate, Total, Not Hispanic or Latino, White Alone (5-year estimate) in Lafayette Parish, LA reached a record high of 158910.00000 in January of 2019 and a record low of 142782.00000 in January of 2009. Trading Economics provides the current actual value, an historical data chart and related indicators for Population Estimate, Total, Not Hispanic or Latino, White Alone (5-year estimate) in Lafayette Parish, LA - last updated from the United States Federal Reserve on September of 2025.

Resident Population in Lafayette, LA (MSA) was 419.70400 Thous. of Persons in January of 2024, according to the United States Federal Reserve. Historically, Resident Population in Lafayette, LA (MSA) reached a record high of 491.14300 in January of 2016 and a record low of 239.10700 in January of 2000. Trading Economics provides the current actual value, an historical data chart and related indicators for Resident Population in Lafayette, LA (MSA) - last updated from the United States Federal Reserve on September of 2025.

Graph and download economic data for Population Estimate, Total, Not Hispanic or Latino, Some Other Race Alone (5-year estimate) in Lafayette Parish, LA (B03002008E022055) from 2009 to 2023 about Lafayette Parish, LA; Lafayette; LA; non-hispanic; estimate; 5-year; persons; population; and USA.

Population Estimate, Total, Not Hispanic or Latino, Asian Alone (5-year estimate) in Lafayette Parish, LA was 4572.00000 Persons in January of 2023, according to the United States Federal Reserve. Historically, Population Estimate, Total, Not Hispanic or Latino, Asian Alone (5-year estimate) in Lafayette Parish, LA reached a record high of 4572.00000 in January of 2023 and a record low of 2566.00000 in January of 2009. Trading Economics provides the current actual value, an historical data chart and related indicators for Population Estimate, Total, Not Hispanic or Latino, Asian Alone (5-year estimate) in Lafayette Parish, LA - last updated from the United States Federal Reserve on September of 2025.

This dataset includes results from an ongoing annual trapping effort targeting aquatic turtles at two urban ponds in Lafayette, Louisiana. This project began in 2009 and consists of five days of active and passive trapping each May. This project is ongoing with plans to continue in May of 2025.

Equifax Subprime Credit Population for Lafayette Parish, LA was 29.52% in April of 2025, according to the United States Federal Reserve. Historically, Equifax Subprime Credit Population for Lafayette Parish, LA reached a record high of 40.23 in January of 1999 and a record low of 27.32 in April of 2023. Trading Economics provides the current actual value, an historical data chart and related indicators for Equifax Subprime Credit Population for Lafayette Parish, LA - last updated from the United States Federal Reserve on September of 2025.

About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the Lafayette population by age cohorts (Children: Under 18 years; Working population: 18-64 years; Senior population: 65 years or more). It lists the population in each age cohort group along with its percentage relative to the total population of Lafayette. The dataset can be utilized to understand the population distribution across children, working population and senior population for dependency ratio, housing requirements, ageing, migration patterns etc.

Key observations

The largest age group was 18 to 64 years with a poulation of 74,751 (61.50% of the total population). Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.

Age cohorts:

• Under 18 years
• 18 to 64 years
• 65 years and over

Variables / Data Columns

• Age Group: This column displays the age cohort for the Lafayette population analysis. Total expected values are 3 groups ( Children, Working Population and Senior Population).
• Population: The population for the age cohort in Lafayette is shown in the following column.
• Percent of Total Population: The population as a percent of total population of the Lafayette is shown in the following column.

Good to know

Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

Recommended for further research

This dataset is a part of the main dataset for Lafayette Population by Age. You can refer the same here

Graph and download economic data for Population Estimate, Total, Hispanic or Latino, Two or More Races (5-year estimate) in St. Martin Parish, LA (B03002019E022099) from 2009 to 2023 about St. Martin Parish, LA; Lafayette; latino; hispanic; LA; estimate; 5-year; persons; population; and USA.