Lafayette Parish, LA Population by Year

In 2022, the population of Lafayette Parish was 247,866, a 1.20% increase year-by-year from 2021. Previously, in 2021, Lafayette Parish's population was 244,922, an increase of 1.15% compared to a population of 242,148 in 2020.
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Updated Sep 18, 2023

Lafayette Parish, LA population between 2000 and 2022

Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2022, population of Lafayette Parish increased by 57,503. In this period, the peak population was 247,866 in the year 2022. The numbers suggest that the population has not reached its peak yet and is showing a trend of further growth.

Year Population Year on Year Change Change in Percent
2000 190,363 - -
2001 190,891 528 0.28%
2002 193,018 2,127 1.11%
2003 194,424 1,406 0.73%
2004 196,273 1,849 0.95%
2005 198,192 1,919 0.98%
2006 204,598 6,406 3.23%
2007 206,163 1,565 0.76%
2008 208,572 2,409 1.17%
2009 211,919 3,347 1.6%
2010 222,513 10,594 5%
2011 224,898 2,385 1.07%
2012 227,554 2,656 1.18%
2013 231,757 4,203 1.85%
2014 235,999 4,242 1.83%
2015 239,654 3,655 1.55%
2016 241,611 1,957 0.82%
2017 242,039 428 0.18%
2018 243,493 1,454 0.6%
2019 244,798 1,305 0.54%
2020 242,148 -2,650 -1.08%
2021 244,922 2,774 1.15%
2022 247,866 2,944 1.2%
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Lafayette Parish, LA population from 2000 to 2022

From 2000 to 2010, Lafayette Parish's population increased by 32,150 (16.89%), according to Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program. For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 9.63%.

From 2010 to 2020, Lafayette Parish's population increased by 19,635 (8.82%), according to Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program. For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 7.17%.

The graph shows Lafayette Parish's population from 2000 to 2022, with years on x-axis and population on y-axis
Lafayette Parish's population from 2000 to 2022. The estimated population at the end of 2022 was 247,866. Source: U.S. Census Bureau (Population Estimates Program)

Between the year 2000 and 2022, Lafayette Parish's population peaked in year 2022 at 247,866.

Between the year 2000 and 2022, Lafayette Parish's population was lowest in year 2000 at 190,363.

Lafayette Parish, LA annual population growth rate

Between the years 2000 and 2022, i.e. 22 annual cycles, the population of Lafayette Parish grew year by year for 21 years and declined for 1 years.

From 2000 to 2022, Lafayette Parish had an average annual population growth rate of 1.37% per year. Overall the population grew 30.21% between 2000 and 2022.

The graph shows Lafayette Parish's annual population change from 2000 to 2022, with years on x-axis and population annual growth on y-axis
Lafayette Parish's annual population change from 2000 to 2022. The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2022 was 1.37% per year. In the last two years, the population grew by 5,718. Source: U.S. Census Bureau (Population Estimates Program)

From 2009 to 2010, Lafayette Parish's population grew the most with an increase of 10,594 (5.00%).

While from 2019 and 2020, Lafayette Parish's population declined the most with a negative growth of 2,650 (-1.08%).

Things to know

Is Lafayette Parish, LA population increasing or decreasing?

According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Lafayette Parish's population increased by 5,718 between 2020 and 2022. The increase was 2,774 (1.15%) between 2020 and 2021; and increase of 2,944 (1.20%) between 2021 and 2022.

How has the population of Lafayette Parish, LA changed in the last 10 years?

Between 2012 and 2022, population of Lafayette Parish increased by 16,109 (6.95%). The population was highest at 247,866 in the year 2022 and lowest at 231,757 in the year 2013. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was 0.86%.

References

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Lafayette Parish, LA Population Dataset: Yearly Figures, Population Change, and Percent Change Analysis
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Context

The dataset tabulates the Lafayette Parish population over the last 20 plus years. It lists the population for each year, along with the year on year change in population, as well as the change in percentage terms for each year. The dataset can be utilized to understand the population change of Lafayette Parish across the last two decades. For example, using this dataset, we can identify if the population is declining or increasing. If there is a change, when the population peaked, or if it is still growing and has not reached its peak. We can also compare the trend with the overall trend of United States population over the same period of time.

Key observations

In 2022, the population of Lafayette Parish was 247,866, a 1.20% increase year-by-year from 2021. Previously, in 2021, Lafayette Parish population was 244,922, an increase of 1.15% compared to a population of 242,148 in 2020. Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2022, population of Lafayette Parish increased by 57,503. In this period, the peak population was 247,866 in the year 2022. The numbers suggest that the population has not reached its peak yet and is showing a trend of further growth. Source: U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP).

Lafayette Parish population by year

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP).

Data Coverage:

  • From 2000 to 2022

Variables / Data Columns

  • Year: This column displays the data year (Measured annually and for years 2000 to 2022)
  • Population: The population for the specific year for the Lafayette Parish is shown in this column.
  • Year on Year Change: This column displays the change in Lafayette Parish population for each year compared to the previous year.
  • Change in Percent: This column displays the year on year change as a percentage. Please note that the sum of all percentages may not equal one due to rounding of values.

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