Carencro, Louisiana
Carencro: Suburb city of Lafayette, located in Lafayette Parish, Louisiana, United States
About
Carencro is a city located in the county of Lafayette Parish in the U.S. state of Louisiana. Its population at the 2010 census was 7,526 and a population density of 988 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 9,945 inhabitants.
The city was created 259 years ago in 1764.
Quick Facts about Carencro
Population : | 9,945 (2020) |
Country : | United States of America |
State : | Louisiana (United States) |
County : | Lafayette Parish |
Postal code : | 70520 |
Phone Area Codes : | 337 |
Area : | 7.62 km2 |
Named for : | buzzard |
Altitude : | 39 feet / 12 meters |
Establishment : | January 01, 1765 (259 years ago) |
Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
Local time : | 11:51:07 (21st December 2024) |
Density : | 1,305 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
Population growth : | 24.32% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Carencro is located at 30°19'2"N 92°2'56"W (30.3171400, -92.0490100).
Carencro map
- Official Website
Official website of Carencro
Demographics
The population of Carencro increased by 24.32% in 10 years.
Year | Population | % Change | Method |
2010 | 7,526 | - | census |
2011 | 7,889 | 4.6% | estimation process |
2012 | 8,083 | 2.4% | estimation process |
2013 | 8,327 | 2.93% | estimation process |
2014 | 8,453 | 1.49% | estimation process |
2015 | 8,553 | 1.17% | estimation process |
2016 | 8,765 | 2.42% | estimation process |
2017 | 8,947 | 2.03% | estimation process |
2018 | 9,196 | 2.71% | estimation process |
2019 | 9,449 | 2.68% | estimation process |
2020 | 9,945 | 4.99% | estimation process |
People born in Carencro (6)
People born in Carencro, including musician Marc Broussard, choreographer Marc Breaux, musician Rockin' Dopsie, .
List
- Aldus Roger (Cajun accordion player from the United States) he was born in 02/02/1915
- Quinten Lawrence (American football player) he was born in 21/09/1984
- Ronald Ardoin (American jockey) he was born in 13/06/1957
Schools in Carencro
College & universities near Carencro, LA
Code | Name | City | ZIP |
---|---|---|---|
434061 | South Louisiana Community College | Lafayette (LA) | 70506-4109 |
Stations (4)
Amtrak & bus stations near Carencro, LA
Code | Name | Address | Type |
---|---|---|---|
LFT | Lafayette | 133 East Grant St. | RAIL |
NIB | New Iberia | West Washington St. | RAIL |
BTR | Baton Rouge, Louisiana | 1253 Florida St. | BUS |
LCH | Lake Charles | 100 Ryan Street | RAIL |
Post offices near Carencro
Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
---|---|---|
Carencr Post Office | Carencro (LA) | 70520 |
Other cities in Lafayette Parish
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Lafayette Parish , LA.
City Name | Population | Title |
---|---|---|
Lafayette | 126,535 | The third most populous city in Acadiana, Louisiana. |
Youngsville | 15,262 | Suburb city of Lafayette, located in Lafayette Parish, Louisiana, United States of America |
Broussard | 11,303 | Suburb city of Lafayette, located in Lafayette and St. |
Scott | 8,787 | Suburb city of Lafayette, located in Lafayette Parish, Louisiana, United States |
Duson | 1,761 | Town of the United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Carencro distances to largest Louisiana cities