15.6% Poverty Rate for people 16 and over in Lafayette, Louisiana

Population 16 years and over

15.6% Poverty Rate for people 16 and over in Lafayette, Louisiana

Population 16 years and over poverty in Lafayette, Louisiana compared

How does Lafayette, Louisiana compare to other Louisiana and National averages?

  • Lafayette, Louisiana

    15.6%

  • Louisiana

    17.1% (10% higher than Lafayette, Louisiana)

  • National average

    11.6% (-26% lower than Lafayette, Louisiana)

15.6% Poverty Rate for people 16 and over in Lafayette, Louisiana

Historical Timeline

15.6% Poverty Rate for people 16 and over in Lafayette, Louisiana historical data

  • 2015 - 20.3%

    The 2015 20.3% is the baseline measurement.

  • 2016 - 17.7%

    The 2016 decrease to 17.7% from 2015 represents a -2.6% decrease YoY.

  • 2017 - 19%

    The 2017 increase to 19% from 2016 represents a 1.3% increase YoY.

  • 2018 - 17.9%

    The 2018 decrease to 17.9% from 2017 represents a -1.1% decrease YoY.

  • 2019 - 15.3%

    The 2019 decrease to 15.3% from 2018 represents a -2.6% decrease YoY.

  • 2021 - 16.7%

    The 2021 increase to 16.7% from 2019 represents a 1.4% increase YoY.

  • 2022 - 17.1%

    The 2022 increase to 17.1% from 2021 represents a 0.4% increase YoY.

  • 2023 - 15.6%

    The 2023 decrease to 15.6% from 2022 represents a -1.5% decrease YoY.

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