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County overview

Lafayette Parish

Louisiana - aging-in-place demographics, contractor density, and accessibility insights for Lafayette Parish.

Census ACS 5-year estimates

Who lives in Lafayette Parish

Population
243,175
Age 65+
14.0%
Median age
36.2
Owner-occupied
66.3%
With disability
12.2%
Median home value
$222,400
Median income
$66,617
Residents 65+
34,063
How Lafayette Parish compares

vs. the U.S. average

% age 65+
-15.2%
% owner-occupied
+2.3%
% with disability
-5.4%
Median household income
-11.4%
Median home value
-21.1%
Median age
-6%

Comparison computed from the latest American Community Survey 5-year estimates. A positive number means this county is higher than the national average; negative means lower.

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Aging-in-place in Lafayette Parish

Lafayette Parish is home to roughly 243,175 residents, of whom about 34,045 are age 65 or older - a senior share of 14.0%, well below the U.S. average. For families planning aging-in-place modifications here, that population density translates directly into a deep bench of local contractors familiar with the needs of older homeowners.

Roughly 66.3% of homes in Lafayette Parish are owner-occupied at a median home value of $222,400. That's an ownership rate close to the national average. Older homes in established neighborhoods can require careful planning for grab-bar anchoring, walk-in shower conversions, and doorway widening - all standard work for the aging-in-place specialists listed below.

About 12.2% of Lafayette Parish residents report a disability, a rate in line with national levels. Demand for accessibility-focused remodelers - bathroom safety upgrades, non-slip flooring, ADA toilet installations, and lowered countertops - reflects that local population, not a one-size-fits-all national average.