Lafayette Parish, Louisiana
Lafayette Parish: Parish in Louisiana, United States
About
Lafayette Parish is a county located in the U.S. state of Louisiana. As of the 2010 census, the population was 221,578 and a population density of 317 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 246,518 inhabitants. Its county seat is Lafayette. The county was created 201 years ago in 1823.
Quick Facts about Lafayette Parish
Population : | 246,518 (2020) |
Country : | United States of America |
State : | Louisiana (United States) |
Different from : | Lafayette County, Lafayette County, Lafayette County, Lafayette County, Lafayette County |
Area : | 700 km2 |
Water as percent of area : | 0.2% |
Land as percent of area : | 99.8% |
Named for : | Gilbert du Motier, Marquis de Lafayette |
Altitude : | 33 feet / 10 meters |
Capital : | Lafayette |
Establishment : | January 01, 1823 |
Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
Local time : | 06:58:00 (21st December 2024) |
Density : | 352 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
Population growth : | 10.12% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Lafayette Parish is located at 30°12'24"N 92°3'50"W (30.2067700, -92.0638800). It has 5 neighbors: Acadia Parish, Iberia Parish, Saint Landry Parish, Saint Martin Parish and Vermilion Parish.
Lafayette Parish map
Lafayette Parish Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Lafayette Parish.
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. |
Carencro | 9,945 | Suburb city of Lafayette, located in Lafayette Parish, Louisiana, United States |
Scott | 8,787 | Suburb city of Lafayette, located in Lafayette Parish, Louisiana, United States |
Duson | 1,761 | Town of the United States |
- Official Website
Official website of Lafayette Parish
Lafayette Parish has 5 neighbours.
- Acadia Parish parish in Louisiana, United States
- Iberia Parish parish in Louisiana, United States
- Saint Landry Parish parish in Louisiana, United States
- Saint Martin Parish parish in Louisiana, United States
- Vermilion Parish parish in Louisiana, United States
- Lafayette
Demographics
The population of Lafayette Parish increased by 10.12% in 10 years.
Year | Population | % Change | Method |
2010 | 221,578 | - | census |
2011 | 224,673 | 1.38% | estimation process |
2012 | 227,298 | 1.15% | estimation process |
2013 | 231,471 | 1.8% | estimation process |
2014 | 235,695 | 1.79% | estimation process |
2015 | 239,332 | 1.52% | estimation process |
2016 | 241,275 | 0.81% | estimation process |
2017 | 241,756 | 0.2% | estimation process |
2018 | 243,113 | 0.56% | estimation process |
2019 | 244,390 | 0.52% | estimation process |
2020 | 246,518 | 0.86% | estimation process |
People born in Lafayette Parish (1)
American politician (1804-1885) Alexandre Mouton was born in Lafayette Parish
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