Population
2023
15.2% of 120 thousand people
Population poverty in Lafayette, Louisiana compared
How does Lafayette, Louisiana compare to other Louisiana and National averages?
Lafayette, Louisiana
15.2%
Louisiana
18.9% (24% higher than Lafayette, Louisiana)
National average
12.5% (-18% lower than Lafayette, Louisiana)
Historical Timeline
historical data
2011 - 19.3%
The 2011 19.3% is the baseline measurement.
2012 - 22.5%
The 2012 increase to 22.5% from 2011 represents a 3.2% increase YoY.
2013 - 17.7%
The 2013 decrease to 17.7% from 2012 represents a -4.8% decrease YoY.
2014 - 17.2%
The 2014 decrease to 17.2% from 2013 represents a -0.5% decrease YoY.
2015 - 21.8%
The 2015 increase to 21.8% from 2014 represents a 4.6% increase YoY.
2016 - 19.4%
The 2016 decrease to 19.4% from 2015 represents a -2.4% decrease YoY.
2017 - 21.4%
The 2017 increase to 21.4% from 2016 represents a 2.0% increase YoY.
2018 - 19.7%
The 2018 decrease to 19.7% from 2017 represents a -1.7% decrease YoY.
2019 - 18.6%
The 2019 decrease to 18.6% from 2018 represents a -1.1% decrease YoY.
2021 - 20%
The 2021 increase to 20% from 2019 represents a 1.4% increase YoY.
2022 - 17.5%
The 2022 decrease to 17.5% from 2021 represents a -2.5% decrease YoY.
2023 - 15.2%
The 2023 decrease to 15.2% from 2022 represents a -2.3% decrease YoY.
Looking for more information? This statistic is part of a larger Lafayette, Louisiana Poverty dataset.