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Compare Prairieville to Lafayette
This post compares Prairieville, Louisiana to Lafayette, 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 | Prairieville (CDP) | Lafayette (city) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 30,536 | 126,476 |
| Income (median) | $59,371 | $40,873 |
| Home Value (median) | $222,000 | $181,900 |
| White | 80% | 63% |
| Black | 11% | 31% |
| Asian | 1% | 2% |
| With Kids | 44% | 26% |
| Age (median) | 34 | 34 |
| Rentals | 12% | 44% |
Questions and Answers:
Q: Which is more populated, Prairieville or Lafayette?
A: Prairieville has a much smaller population count than Lafayette: 30536 compared with 126476 total people.
Q: Do incomes tend to be higher in Prairieville or in Lafayette?
A: Incomes are on average much higher in Prairieville.
Q: Are homes more expensive in Prairieville or Lafayette?
A: Homes tend to be more expensive in Prairieville.
Q: Which has a higher percentage of housing rental units?
A: Lafayette does. The percentage of rentals differs quite a bit: 12% for Prairieville versus 44% for Lafayette.
Somewhat similar in-state cities, towns, and CDPs to Prairieville may include: Central, Slidell, and Bayou-Cane.
The statistics and analyses on this page are based on data from the U.S. Census American Community Survey.
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