Lafayette Louisiana Skyline

Lafayette is the most populous city in and parish seat of Lafayette Parish in the U.S. state of Louisiana, located along the Vermilion River. It is …
Lafayette is the most populous city in and parish seat of Lafayette Parish in the U.S. state of Louisiana, located along the Vermilion River. It is Louisiana's fourth-most populous city with a 2020 census population of 121,374; the consolidated city-parish's population was 241,753 in 2020. The Lafayette metropolitan area was Louisiana's third largest metropolitan statistical area with a population of 478,384 at the 2020 census. The Acadiana region containing Lafayette is the largest population and economic corridor between Houston, Texas and New Orleans.
  • Country: United States
  • State: Louisiana
  • Founded: 1821 as Vermilionville
  • Founded by: Jean Mouton
  • Elevation: 49 ft (15 m)
  • Area code: 337
  • Parish: Lafayette

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