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Compare Lafayette to New Orleans
This post compares Lafayette, Louisiana to New Orleans, Louisiana across various dimensions, including population, median income, median age, percentage of housing that is rental, percent of households with kids, and other demographics.
| Dimension | Lafayette (city) | New Orleans (city) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 126,476 | 388,182 |
| Income (median) | $40,873 | $41,552 |
| Home Value (median) | $181,900 | $205,000 |
| White | 63% | 34% |
| Black | 31% | 59% |
| Asian | 2% | 2% |
| With Kids | 26% | 23% |
| Age (median) | 34 | 35 |
| Rentals | 44% | 52% |
Questions and Answers:
Q: Which is more populated, Lafayette or New Orleans?
A: Lafayette has a much smaller population count than New Orleans: 126476 compared with 388182 total people.
Q: Do incomes tend to be higher in Lafayette or in New Orleans?
A: Incomes are on average similar in Lafayette.
Q: Are homes more expensive in Lafayette or New Orleans?
A: Homes tend to be similarly priced in Lafayette.
Q: Which has a higher percentage of housing rental units?
A: New Orleans does. The percentage of rentals differs quite a bit: 44% for Lafayette versus 52% for New Orleans.
Somewhat similar in-state cities, towns, and CDPs to Lafayette may include: Kenner, Bossier-City, and Lake-Charles.
The statistics and analyses on this page are based on data from the U.S. Census American Community Survey.
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