Lafayette Parish, Louisiana
County
Overview
- County Name
- Lafayette Parish
- State
- Louisiana
- FIPS Code
- 22055
- State FIPS
- 22
- County FIPS
- 055
Geography
- Land Area
- 268.83 sq mi
- Water Area
- 0.44 sq mi
- Total Area
- 269.27 sq mi
- Latitude
- 30.206507
- Longitude
- -92.064170
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 239,834
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 181,226
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 228,978 | 95.5% |
| Hispanic | 10,854 | 4.5% |
| White | 154,954 | 64.6% |
| Black | 63,561 | 26.5% |
| Asian | 3,677 | 1.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 215 | 0.1% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 37 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 767 | 0.3% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 174,650 | 96.4% |
| Hispanic | 6,578 | 3.6% |
| White | 122,670 | 67.7% |
| Black | 47,439 | 26.2% |
| Asian | 2,958 | 1.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1,327 | 0.7% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 36 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 499 | 0.3% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 247,997
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $74,158
- Poverty Rate
- 16.9%
- Population Below Poverty
- 41,850
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 155,592 | 62.7% |
| Black | 62,988 | 25.4% |
| Asian | 4,794 | 1.9% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 154,663
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 47,859 | 30.9% |
| Republican | 62,062 | 40.1% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 43,567 | 28.2% |
| Other | 0 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 70,398 | 45.5% |
| Female | 84,260 | 54.5% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 92,216 | 59.6% |
| Hispanic | 6,640 | 4.3% |
| Black | 37,878 | 24.5% |
| Asian | 1,833 | 1.2% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 72,991
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 47.2%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 49,122 | 53.3% |
| Hispanic | 2,913 | 43.9% |
| Black | 12,597 | 33.3% |
| Asian | 567 | 30.9% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 33,426 | 47.5% |
| Female | 39,564 | 47.0% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 41,444 (24.6%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 59,180 (35.3%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 112,184
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $246,275
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $1,074
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 80.1%
- Public Transit
- 0.5%
- Work From Home
- 10.3%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 31.9%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.