The Town FilesLafayette Parish, Louisiana
247,997 people. The median home is worth $242,900 (typical Louisiana town: $166,450) and the median household earns $67,451.
Towns in Lafayette Parish
| Town | People | Median home | Income | Median age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lafayette | 121,374 | $257,000 | $61,915 | 36.9 |
| Youngsville | 15,929 | $287,700 | $105,876 | 34.8 |
| Broussard | 13,417 | $310,200 | $116,179 | 35.1 |
| Carencro | 9,272 | $214,800 | $63,401 | 32.8 |
| Scott | 8,119 | $170,300 | $56,299 | 42.0 |
| Milton | 2,590 | $264,800 | $105,625 | 35.1 |
| Ossun | 2,145 | — | $40,810 | 29.0 |
| Duson | 1,326 | $54,300 | $25,054 | 42.0 |
People and housing
| Lafayette Parish | Typical Louisiana town | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $242,900 | $166,450 |
| Median rent | $1,057 | $887 |
| Median household income | $67,451 | $52,134 |
| Median age | 36.5 | 38.4 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 35.3% | 15.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 17.1% | 20.4% |
Jobs and pay
137,173 jobs in 2024, average pay $58,120 a year.
Storms since 1996
NOAA recorded 308 storm events in Lafayette Parish from 1996 to 2026, with 6 deaths.
Federal disaster declarations
Lafayette Parish has been included in 43 FEMA declarations since 1953.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| January 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3638: Severe Winter Storm |
| September 10, 2024 | Hurricane | EM-3614: Tropical Storm Francine |
| September 13, 2021 | Coastal Storm | EM-3574: Tropical Storm Nicholas |
| August 29, 2021 | Hurricane | DR-4611: Hurricane Ida |
| August 27, 2021 | Hurricane | EM-3568: Tropical Storm Ida |
| June 2, 2021 | Flood | DR-4606: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024; BLS QCEW and LAUS; NOAA Storm Events; FEMA OpenFEMA (not endorsed by FEMA).