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EspañolLAFAYETTE-ACADIANA COMBINED STATISTICAL AREA
(Redirected from Lafayette-Acadiana, LA Combined Statistical Area)
The 'Lafayette-Acadiana Combined Statistical Area' is made up of six parishes in the Acadiana region of southern Louisiana. The statistical area consists of the Lafayette Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA) and four micropolitan statistical areas (μSAs) - Abbeville, Crowley, New Iberia, and Opelousas-Eunice. As of the 2000 census, the CSA had a population of 512,720 (though a July 1, 2006 estimate placed the population at 537,947).[1]
The CSA is home to a large Cajun population and is also known as the "Cajun Heartland".
★ Acadia Parish
★ Iberia Parish
★ Lafayette Parish
★ St. Landry Parish
★ St. Martin Parish
★ Vermilion Parish
★ Lafayette (Principal city)
★ New Iberia
★ Abbeville
★ Eunice
★ Crowley
★ Opelousas
★ Breaux Bridge
★ Broussard
★ Carencro
★ Church Point
★ Jeanerette
★ Kaplan
★ Rayne
★ Scott
★ St. Martinville
★ Youngsville
As of the census of 2000, there were 512,720 people, 188,219 households, and 134,322 families residing within the CSA. The racial makeup of the CSA was 70.42% White, 27.07% African American, 0.25% Native American, 1.01% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 0.40% from other races, and 0.84% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.35% of the population.
The median income for a household in the CSA was $29,577, and the median income for a family was $35,717. Males had a median income of $31,564 versus $18,942 for females. The per capita income for the CSA was $14,467.
★ List of cities, towns, and villages in Louisiana
1. Table 1. Annual Estimates of the Population for Parishes of Louisiana: April 1, 2000 to July 1, 2006
Map of Louisiana highlighting the Lafayette-Acadiana Combined Statistical Area
The 'Lafayette-Acadiana Combined Statistical Area' is made up of six parishes in the Acadiana region of southern Louisiana. The statistical area consists of the Lafayette Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA) and four micropolitan statistical areas (μSAs) - Abbeville, Crowley, New Iberia, and Opelousas-Eunice. As of the 2000 census, the CSA had a population of 512,720 (though a July 1, 2006 estimate placed the population at 537,947).[1]
The CSA is home to a large Cajun population and is also known as the "Cajun Heartland".
Parishes
Components of the Lafayette-Acadiana Combined Statistical Area.
★ Acadia Parish
★ Iberia Parish
★ Lafayette Parish
★ St. Landry Parish
★ St. Martin Parish
★ Vermilion Parish
Communities
Places with more than 50,000 people
★ Lafayette (Principal city)
Places with 25,000 to 50,000 people
★ New Iberia
Places with 10,000 to 25,000 people
★ Abbeville
★ Eunice
★ Crowley
★ Opelousas
Places with 2,500 to 10,000 people
★ Breaux Bridge
★ Broussard
★ Carencro
★ Church Point
★ Jeanerette
★ Kaplan
★ Rayne
★ Scott
★ St. Martinville
★ Youngsville
Places with less than 2,500 people
★ Arnaudville ★ Cankton ★ Cecilia ★ Delcambre ★ Duson ★ Erath ★ Estherwood ★ Grand Coteau ★ Gueydan ★ Henderson ★ Iota ★ Krotz Springs | ★ Leonville ★ Loreauville ★ Lydia ★ Maurice ★ Melville ★ Mermentau ★ Milton ★ Morse ★ Palmetto ★ Parks ★ Port Barre ★ Sunset | ★ Washington |
Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 512,720 people, 188,219 households, and 134,322 families residing within the CSA. The racial makeup of the CSA was 70.42% White, 27.07% African American, 0.25% Native American, 1.01% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 0.40% from other races, and 0.84% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.35% of the population.
The median income for a household in the CSA was $29,577, and the median income for a family was $35,717. Males had a median income of $31,564 versus $18,942 for females. The per capita income for the CSA was $14,467.
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
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