LAFAYETTE, LOUISIANA METROPOLITAN AREA

The 'Lafayette Metropolitan Statistical Area' is a metropolitan area in the south central Acadiana region of Louisiana that covers two parishes - Lafayette and St. Martin. As of the 2000 census, the MSA had a population of 239,086 (though a July 1, 2006 estimate placed the population at 254,432).^[1] It is also part of the larger Lafayette-Acadiana Combined Statistical Area.

Contents

Parishes

Communities

Demographics

Politics

Economy

See also

References

Parishes

★ Lafayette Parish

★ St. Martin Parish

Communities

★ Breaux Bridge

★ Broussard

★ Carencro

★ Cecilia

★ Duson (partial)

★ Henderson

★ Lafayette (Principal city)

★ Parks

★ St. Martinville

★ Scott

★ Youngsville

Demographics

As of the census of 2000, there were 239,086 people, 89,536 households, and 61,826 families residing within the MSA. The racial makeup of the MSA was 71.86% White, 25.46% African American, 0.28% Native American, 1.05% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 0.45% from other races, and 0.87% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.56% of the population.
The median income for a household in the MSA was $33,610, and the median income for a family was $40,737. Males had a median income of $33,565 versus $20,558 for females. The per capita income for the MSA was $16,495.

Politics

The area of Lafayette is politically conservative, however, it does not always vote Republican in elections.

Economy

The economy in the Lafayette area is mostly made up of healthcare and associated services, tourism, oil-related business, car sales, and the restaurant industry.

See also

★ List of cities, towns, and villages in Louisiana

References

1. Table 1. Annual Estimates of the Population for Parishes of Louisiana: April 1, 2000 to July 1, 2006