Downtown Lafayette
University of Louisiana in Lafayette
| Facts | About the City | |
|---|---|---|
| Population: | Lafayette has a population of 121,389 people as of 2022. | |
| Founded: | Lafayette, Louisiana was founded in 1821 as Vermilionville, and renamed Lafayette in 1884. | |
| Location: | this city is located along the Vermilion River. | |
| Classification: | Lafayette, Louisiana is considered an urban area. | |
| Average income: | [Below state average:53k] The average salary in Lafayette, LA is $41,651 per year according to 2023 American Community Survey 1-Year Estimates. |