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The U.S. Census Bureau estimates Lafayette's population at 122,280 as of July 2024 — the #243 largest city in the country, up about 0.7% since the 2020 count of 121,374. The city is located in Lafayette Parish, Louisiana. Recordwell checks available information and open public web pages to build a complete picture of anyone here.
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Quick facts: Lafayette, Louisiana
| Population (July 2024 est.) | 122,280 |
| 2020 census | 121,374 |
| Change 2020–2024 | +0.7% |
| Land area | 55.8 sq mi |
| Population density | 2,175 / sq mi |
| County | Lafayette Parish (consolidated city–parish) |
| U.S. population rank | #243 |
record: U.S. Census Bureau — 2024 population estimates, 2020 decennial census (land area & density).
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The U.S. Census Bureau estimates 122,280 residents as of July 2024, up from 121,374 at the 2020 census.
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