Lafayette Parish is found in the state of Louisiana. With an area of 270 square miles, Lafayette Parish is one of the smallest counties in the state, while in terms of population it is near the top with 19,050 inhabitants. Lafayette Parish's population density of urban makes it one of the least densely populated areas in the state. The county's largest city is Lafayette, with a population of 133,763.

Lafayette Parish is one of the more wealthy regions in the state. The median income for Lafayette Parish residents is $37,146, putting the region in in the top fifth of all counties in Louisiana. In keeping with this, the average house price in Lafayette Parish is $92,354, well above the state average of $81,267.    Continued below...