Facts & Figures about the happiest city in the U.S.
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View Lafayette Parish Economic Profile| DEMOGRAPHICS |
CITY |
PARISH/COUNTY |
MSA |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Population |
125,237 |
255,070 | 419,864 |
| Median Age |
38.3 |
37.7 |
38.7 |
| Educational Attainment: |
For population 25+ | ||
| • High School Graduate/GED |
25.8% | 29.8% |
36.3% |
| • Some College / Associate Degree |
24.0% | 25.1% |
24.2% |
| • Bachelor’s Degree | 28.0% | 25.3% |
20.3% |
| • Advanced Degree |
14.2% | 11.7% |
8.9% |
| Households |
56,232 |
106,079 | 172,298 |
| Average Household Income |
$95,532 |
$101,166 |
$90,672 |
| Households > $100K Income |
30.2% |
34.6% |
31.4% |
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