| MSA Name | Lafayette, LA |
| MSA Type | Metropolitan Statistical Area |
| Timezone | Central Standard Time (CST) |
| Population (2022) | 273,945 |
| Population Growth Rate (2010-19) | 4.4% |
| Majority Ethnicity | White: 69.81% |
| Median Household Income | $50,486 |
| Current Unemployment Rate | 4.2% |
| Race/Ethnicity | Percentage of Population (2018) |
|---|---|
| White | 69.81% |
| African American | 24.43% |
| Hispanic | 3.9% |
| Asian | 1.65% |
| Native American | 0.21% |
| Hawaiin/Pacific Islander | 0% |
| Acadia Parish |
| Iberia Parish |
| Lafayette Parish |
| Saint Martin Parish |
| Vermilion Parish |