Lafayette, LA Metro Area is a vibrant and diverse community. With a population of 479,888 it is the fourth most populous city in Louisiana. The population density is 143.68 people per square mile and the US Population density is 93.29 People per Square mile. The area boasts local businesses such as The Times of Acadiana, Women and Children First Clinic and Cypress Bayou Casino. Year-round outdoor activities include fishing, bird watching and visiting nearby state parks including Lake Martin State Park and Evangeline State Park. There are numerous demographic organizations in the area, including the Lafayette Parish Chamber of Commerce and Visit Lafayette Louisiana that promote local culture to both visitors and residents alike. Sports fans can enjoy games at Mclane Stadium featuring NCAA Football team UL Lafayette Ragin' Cajuns or professional baseball team Louisiana Lagniappe Southpaws at Fabacher Field.
The population in Lafayette Metro Area is 479,888. There are 141 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Lafayette Metro Area is 36.6, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Lafayette Metro Area is 2.6, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Lafayette Metro Area
- 49.9% are married
- 11.8% are divorced
- 30.3% are married with children
- 21.8% have children, but are single
Race in Lafayette Metro Area
- 67.9% are White
- 24.5% are Black
- 1.7% are Asian
- 0.2% are Native American
- 0.2% claim Other
- 3.9% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 1.8% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander