State rank#5 of 64
Smallest county247,997 residentsEast Baton Rouge Parish
Published county profile · Official data · FIPS 22055
Lafayette Parish, Louisiana
County-level income, housing, jobs, education, health, and population with transparent statewide comparisons and source periods.
Population247,997
Household income$67,451
Unemployment3.6%
Life expectancy75.8 years
County overview
Living metrics at a glance
Lafayette Parish has 247,997 residents and ranks #5 by population among Louisiana county equivalents. Median household income is $67,451. The annual-average unemployment rate is 3.6%. Its clearest relative strength is unemployment rate. Its county population is above the state county median. Every figure below stays at county scope.
Within Louisiana
County population range
The marker places this county between the smallest and largest county populations in the state.
Relocation guide
Moving to Lafayette Parish: what to check
Data narrows the search; municipality, neighborhood, commute, schools, and current listings complete the decision.
Before moving
Before moving, compare municipalities inside Lafayette Parish, because county averages do not describe every neighborhood. Review current housing inventory, commute destinations, school districts, healthcare access, and job locations. Its clearest relative strength is unemployment rate.
Cost and housing
Housing benchmarks are $242,900 median home value and $1,057/mo median gross rent. Set those costs against a median household income of $67,451, while remembering that household circumstances and municipalities vary.
Who it may suit
Lafayette Parish may be worth a closer look for movers prioritizing unemployment rate, primary care access, and bachelor’s degree or higher. College attainment is 35.3% and life expectancy is 75.8 years.
Potential advantages
- Unemployment rate: 3.6%, rank #2 of 64 available Louisiana counties.
- Primary care access: 1 per 929 residents, rank #3 of 64 available Louisiana counties.
- Bachelor’s degree or higher: 35.3%, rank #5 of 64 available Louisiana counties.
Trade-offs to check
- Median home value: $242,900, rank #56 of 64; investigate local variation before moving.
- Median gross rent: $1,057/mo, rank #49 of 64; investigate local variation before moving.
- Uninsured: 8.7%, rank #47 of 64; investigate local variation before moving.
Income, housing, jobs, education & health
County metrics within Louisiana
Rank and range use only counties in Louisiana with that field available. A lower rank number is stronger when the metric has a clear direction.
Median household income
$67,451
$67,451; above the state county median of $54,344.
State rank #13 of 64 · U.S. Census Bureau — American Community Survey
Median home value
$242,900
$242,900; above the state county median of $158,850.
State rank #56 of 64 · U.S. Census Bureau — American Community Survey
Median gross rent
$1,057/mo
$1,057/mo; above the state county median of $848/mo.
State rank #49 of 64 · U.S. Census Bureau — American Community Survey
Unemployment rate
3.6%
3.6%; below the state county median of 4.8%.
State rank #2 of 64 · U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics — Local Area Unemployment Statistics
Bachelor’s degree or higher
35.3%
35.3%; above the state county median of 17.1%.
State rank #5 of 64 · U.S. Census Bureau — American Community Survey
Life expectancy
75.8 years
75.8 years; above the state county median of 72.2 years.
State rank #6 of 64 · County Health Rankings & Roadmaps
Poor or fair health
19.8%
19.8%; below the state county median of 23.9%.
State rank #7 of 64 · County Health Rankings & Roadmaps
Uninsured
8.7%
8.7%; above the state county median of 8.1%.
State rank #47 of 64 · County Health Rankings & Roadmaps
Primary care access
1 per 929 residents
1 per 929 residents; below the state county median of 1 per 2,531 residents.
State rank #3 of 64 · County Health Rankings & Roadmaps
Mental health access
1 per 237 residents
1 per 237 residents; below the state county median of 1 per 528 residents.
State rank #13 of 64 · County Health Rankings & RoadmapsCommon questions
Lafayette Parish FAQ
Is Lafayette Parish a good place to live?
Lafayette Parish may be worth a closer look for movers prioritizing unemployment rate, primary care access, and bachelor’s degree or higher. College attainment is 35.3% and life expectancy is 75.8 years.
What should I know before moving to Lafayette Parish?
Start with housing, employment, commute, schools, healthcare access, and the specific municipality. Housing benchmarks are $242,900 median home value and $1,057/mo median gross rent. Set those costs against a median household income of $67,451, while remembering that household circumstances and municipalities vary.
What is the population of Lafayette Parish?
Lafayette Parish has 247,997 residents in the 2020–2024 ACS 5-year dataset.
What is the FIPS code for Lafayette Parish?
The five-digit county FIPS code is 22055; the parent state FIPS is 22.
What is the median household income in Lafayette Parish?
The ACS median household income is $67,451.
How much does housing cost in Lafayette Parish?
Housing benchmarks are $242,900 median home value and $1,057/mo median gross rent. Set those costs against a median household income of $67,451, while remembering that household circumstances and municipalities vary.
What is the unemployment rate in Lafayette Parish?
The BLS LAUS annual-average unemployment rate is 3.6%.
Similar population
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Source and gate
Methodology and source periods
All records join by five-digit FIPS. Profiles publish when ACS county population is at least 100,000 or the county is the state’s largest. Missing source values remain unavailable and are excluded from ranks. Runtime data was generated 2026-07-26.
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