Broussard, Louisiana is a vibrant and charming small town located in Lafayette Parish. With a population of 12,960 people, the population density of Broussard is 745 people per square mile. Popular businesses in the area include Don's Seafood Hut, Broussard's Pizzeria, and Cajun Brewing Company. Year-round outdoor activities such as fishing, canoeing, and hiking can be enjoyed at nearby parks like Acadiana Park Nature Station and Rip Van Winkle Gardens. Other organizations that serve the community include Broussard Lions Club which helps organize local events such as festivals and sporting events. Local sporting events include high school football games as well as youth soccer leagues for children.
The population in Broussard is 12,960. There are 738 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Broussard is 33, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Broussard is 2.6, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Broussard
- 53.0% are married
- 11.8% are divorced
- 37.6% are married with children
- 20.7% have children, but are single
Race in Broussard
- 79.8% are White
- 13.8% are Black
- 1.5% are Asian
- 0.3% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 4.3% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 0.3% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander