Lafayette Louisiana Household Income
The Census ACS 1-year survey reports that the median household income for the Lafayette Louisiana metro area was $53,931 in 2021, the latest figures available. Lafayette median household income is $1,844 higher than the median Louisiana household income and $15,786 less than the US median household income. 2022 metro income data (including Lafayette median household income) will be released in September of 2023. Median family and per capita income for Lafayette are shown below.
Note: 2020 data is interpolated as the ACS release for the year was incomplete due to data gathering issues related to the pandemic.
Real Median Household Income for Lafayette Louisiana
| 2021 | 1 Year Change | 3 Year Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| US | $69,717 | -1.64% | +4.32% |
| Louisiana | $52,087 | -3.52% | +0.77% |
| Lafayette | $53,931 | -4.07% | -1.65% |
Trends in Lafayette, LA Real Median Household Income since 2005
The current median household income for Lafayette is $53,931. Real median household income peaked in 2009 at $60,002 and is now $6,071 (10.12%) lower. From a post peak low of $51,268 in 2016, real median household income for Lafayette has now grown by $2,663 (5.19%).
Real Median Household Income: Lafayette, Louisiana, National
Historical Inflation Adjusted Median Household Income for Lafayette
| Date | US | Louisiana | Lafayette |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $69,717 | $52,087 | $53,931 |
| 2020 | $70,877 | $53,989 | $56,220 |
| 2019 | $69,638 | $54,125 | $56,689 |
| 2018 | $66,828 | $51,688 | $54,838 |
| 2017 | $66,687 | $51,002 | $52,884 |
| 2016 | $65,052 | $50,971 | $51,268 |
| 2015 | $63,784 | $52,293 | $55,315 |
| 2014 | $61,468 | $51,041 | $55,753 |
| 2013 | $60,869 | $51,449 | $56,041 |
| 2012 | $60,732 | $50,769 | $55,343 |
| 2011 | $60,969 | $50,384 | $52,313 |
| 2009 | $63,573 | $53,789 | $60,002 |
| 2007 | $66,465 | $53,610 | $56,704 |
| 2005 | $64,310 | $51,080 | $55,622 |
Lafayette Family Income
The ACS 1-year data shows the median family income for Lafayette was $69,028 in 2021. Compared to the median Louisiana family income, Lafayette median family income is $1,983 higher. As with the median household income data, 2022 family income data for Lafayette will be released in September of 2023.
Real Median Family Income for Lafayette Louisiana
| 2021 | 1 Year Change | 3 Year Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| US | $85,806 | -1.68% | +4.09% |
| Louisiana | $67,045 | -3.06% | +0.47% |
| Lafayette | $69,028 | -3.30% | +0.74% |
Trends in Lafayette, LA Real Median Family Income since 2005
The current median family income for Lafayette is $69,028. Real median family income peaked in 2009 at $74,811 and is now $5,783 (7.73%) lower. From a post peak low of $63,340 in 2016, real median family income for Lafayette has now grown by $5,688 (8.98%).
Real Median Family Income: Lafayette, Louisiana, National
Historical Inflation Adjusted Median Family Income for Lafayette
| Date | US | Louisiana | Lafayette |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $85,806 | $67,045 | $69,028 |
| 2020 | $87,269 | $69,161 | $71,380 |
| 2019 | $85,780 | $68,995 | $71,387 |
| 2018 | $82,434 | $66,731 | $68,520 |
| 2017 | $81,669 | $66,879 | $65,367 |
| 2016 | $80,231 | $64,908 | $63,340 |
| 2015 | $78,061 | $67,431 | $70,260 |
| 2014 | $75,505 | $64,808 | $68,445 |
| 2013 | $74,593 | $65,088 | $71,634 |
| 2012 | $73,920 | $63,909 | $71,074 |
| 2011 | $74,192 | $64,710 | $74,486 |
| 2009 | $77,322 | $67,631 | $74,811 |
| 2007 | $80,131 | $66,448 | $73,959 |
| 2005 | $77,647 | $63,598 | $69,338 |
Lafayette Per Capita Income
The ACS 1-year survey shows the per capita income for Lafayette was $29,457 in 2021. Compared to the median Louisiana per capita income, Lafayette median per capita income is $660 lower. As with the median household and median family income numbers above, 2022 per capita income data for Lafayette will be released in September of 2023.
Real Per Capita Income for Lafayette Louisiana
| 2021 | 1 Year Change | 3 Year Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| US | $38,332 | -1.03% | +5.01% |
| Louisiana | $30,117 | -2.10% | +2.34% |
| Lafayette | $29,457 | -3.15% | +1.03% |
Trends in Lafayette, LA Real Per Capita Income since 2005
The current per capita income for Lafayette is $29,457. Real per capita income peaked in 2007 at $33,512 and is now $4,055 (12.10%) lower. From a post peak low of $27,906 in 2017, real per capita income for Lafayette has now grown by $1,551 (5.56%).
Real Per Capita Income: Lafayette, Louisiana, National
Historical Real Per Capita Income for Lafayette
| Date | US | Louisiana | Lafayette |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $38,332 | $30,117 | $29,457 |
| 2020 | $38,730 | $30,762 | $30,415 |
| 2019 | $37,803 | $30,375 | $30,371 |
| 2018 | $36,503 | $29,428 | $29,156 |
| 2017 | $35,807 | $28,610 | $27,906 |
| 2016 | $35,145 | $28,976 | $28,174 |
| 2015 | $34,284 | $29,111 | $30,774 |
| 2014 | $33,094 | $28,410 | $30,269 |
| 2013 | $32,833 | $28,769 | $30,212 |
| 2012 | $32,297 | $28,137 | $32,683 |
| 2011 | $32,243 | $27,624 | $32,136 |
| 2009 | $33,430 | $29,076 | $33,054 |
| 2007 | $34,959 | $28,732 | $33,512 |
| 2005 | $34,817 | $28,276 | $30,293 |
