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Lafayette Parish, LA: growth, migration and housing
Lafayette Parish has 257,949 residents, up 6.5% since 2020 (+1.3% in the last year). In 2022–2023, 6,346 households moved in and 6,080 moved out (+266 net), bringing in a net $43.7M of income. Median household income is $67,451, the median home $242,900 and median rent $1,057 a month.
In Louisiana: 3rd of 64 counties for 5-year population growth · 8th of 64 counties for net in-migration (per resident) · 13th of 64 counties for median household income · 9th of 64 counties for median home value.
Where new residents came from
Top counties by households (tax returns) moving to Lafayette Parish, 2022–2023 (IRS).
| From | Households (tax returns) | Their income (AGI) |
|---|---|---|
| St. Martin Parish, LA | 571 | $25.3M |
| St. Landry Parish, LA | 556 | $32.3M |
| Iberia Parish, LA | 551 | $28.3M |
| Vermilion Parish, LA | 510 | $24.4M |
| Acadia Parish, LA | 459 | $18.7M |
| East Baton Rouge Parish, LA | 247 | $22.6M |
| Harris County, TX | 225 | $16.9M |
| Rapides Parish, LA | 147 | $8.9M |
Where leavers went
Top counties by households leaving Lafayette Parish, 2022–2023 (IRS).
| To | Households (tax returns) | Their income (AGI) |
|---|---|---|
| St. Martin Parish, LA | 541 | $22.9M |
| Vermilion Parish, LA | 509 | $24.2M |
| St. Landry Parish, LA | 471 | $20.8M |
| Acadia Parish, LA | 406 | $17.7M |
| Iberia Parish, LA | 349 | $13.4M |
| Harris County, TX | 304 | $16.4M |
| East Baton Rouge Parish, LA | 256 | $14.8M |
| Calcasieu Parish, LA | 191 | $6.6M |
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Sources: U.S. Census Bureau population estimates (vintage 2025), American Community Survey 5-year (2024), and IRS Statistics of Income county-to-county migration data (2022–2023). Migration counts are tax returns (roughly households) moving between U.S. counties; the IRS suppresses very small flows. Growth rates, per-1,000 figures, rent share and state ranks are BizyFi calculations. Data updated 2026-10-17. This product uses the Census Bureau Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.