Lafayette Bucks Trend in Louisiana, Continues To Add Residents

Lafayette ranks among the top 10 fastest-growing parishes in Louisiana, where shrinking population is a common trend. Located along the Vermilion River at the interchange of Interstates 10 and 49, Lafayette is the largest population and economic corridor between Houston and New Orleans. Lafayette Parish grew by 3.1% from 2020 to 2023, more than double the national average pace of 1.2% during this period. At a state level, Louisiana as a nearly 2% population decline during this time.