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Lafayette (LA) Streets, Geographical, Population & More

Population of Lafayette, Louisiana

StateLouisiana
Land Area (mi²)55.5 sq mi
Density (mi²)2,189.8/sq mi
2022 Growth Rate0.06% (75)
Growth Since 2020-4.07% (-5150)
Rank in State5th
Rank in Country248th

The population of Lafayette, LA in 2022 is estimated to be 121,524. This is an increase of 0.06% (75 people) compared to the population in 2021.

Population in Metro Area of Lafayette by Year

2021 and 2022 population is estimated by projecting the 2019 numbers.

YearPopulationGrowthGrowth Rate

Population of Lafayette by Race

Population by Race
  • Total
  • Hispanic
  • Non-Hispanic
Race
Population
Percentage

Population of Lafayette by Age

Lafayette Population Pyramid 2022
Lafayette Median Age
36.4
Total
34.9
Male
37.9
Female
Lafayette Sex Ratio
48.15%
60,989
Male
51.85%
65,685
Female
Lafayette Age Dependency Ratio
24.5
Old Age Dependency Ratio
32.6
Child Dependency Ratio
Lafayette Adults
100,373
Adults
(19,736 of whom are seniors) in Lafayette.

Population of Lafayette by Year

Year
PopulationGrowthAnnual Growth Rate