Statistics for Lafayette Parish
Latest official figures for Lafayette Parish, each linked to its source.
Demography
| Population | 257,949 persons | 2025 |
| Median age | 36.5 years | 2024 |
| Live births, July to June | 3,198 count | 2025 |
| Deaths, July to June | 2,216 count | 2025 |
| Crude birth rate, July to June | 12.48 per 1,000 inhabitants | 2025 |
| Crude death rate, July to June | 8.65 per 1,000 inhabitants | 2025 |
Labor market
| Unemployment rate | 3.2 % | 2026-08 |
Income and living conditions
| Poverty rate (US official measure) | 16.5 % | 2024 |
| Median household income | 67,451 USD | 2024 |
Economy
| Gross domestic product (GDP), US dollars | 19,778.2 USD million | 2024 |
| Real GDP growth | 2.7 % | 2024 |