State
Parish
Land Area (mi²)
7.8 sq mi
Density (mi²)
1,270.30/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
2.61% (253)
Growth Since 2010
32.27% (2,429)
Rank in State
Rank in Country
Carencro, Louisiana Population 2021
9,955
Carencro is a city located in Lafayette Parish Louisiana. With a 2020 population of 9,955, it is the 36th largest city in Louisiana and the 3117th largest city in the United States . Carencro is currently growing at a rate of 2.61% annually and its population has increased by 32.27% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 7,526 in 2010. Carencro reached it's highest population of in . Spanning over 8 miles, Carencro has a population density of 1,270 people per square mile.
The average household income in Carencro is $55,438 with a poverty rate of 18.99%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $759 per month, and the median house value is $167,300. The median age in Carencro is 33 years, 30.4 years for males, and 36.2 years for females.
Carencro Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Carencrowas:
- White: 52.13%
- Black or African American: 46.04%
- Other race: 1.10%
- Asian: 0.33%
- Two or more races: 0.31%
- Native American: 0.09%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
The current population of Carencro, Louisiana is 9,955 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates. The US Census estimates the 2018 population at 9,449.The last official US Census in 2010 recorded the population at 7,526.
Carencro, Louisiana Population 2021
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,683 | 52.13% |
| Black or African American | 4,136 | 46.04% |
| Some Other Race | 99 | 1.10% |
| Asian | 30 | 0.33% |
| Two or More Races | 28 | 0.31% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 8 | 0.09% |
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Carencro Population by Race
Carencro Population Pyramid $2021
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Carencro Population by Age
Carencro Households and Families
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 3,533 | 2.5 | 59.6 |
| Non Family | 1,553 | 1.13 | 51.4 |
| Married | 1,153 | 3.7 | 82.9 |
| Female | 619 | 3.54 | 42.2 |
| Male | 208 | 2.92 | 42.8 |
3.33
Average Family Size
2.5
Average Household Size
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Carencro Households by Type
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 475 | 7.88% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 737 | 12.23% |
| High School Graduate | 2,075 | 34.43% |
| Some College | 1,187 | 19.69% |
| Associates Degree | 398 | 6.60% |
| Bachelors Degree | 809 | 13.42% |
| Graduate Degree | 346 | 5.74% |
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Carencro Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
Carencro Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 3,278 | 2,728 | 665 |
| Black | 2,588 | 1,986 | 461 |
| Hispanic | 104 | 44 | |
| Other Race | 43 | 11 | |
| 2+ Races | 28 | 28 | 15 |
| Asian | 21 | 21 | 14 |
| Native American | 8 | 8 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 66.67%.
Carencro Educational Attainment by Race
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$35,427
Average Earnings
$49,063
Average Male
$26,790
Average Female
Carencro Earnings by Educational Attainment
Carencro Language by Age
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Carencro Language
89.91% of Carencro residents speak only English, while 10.09% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 7.61% of the population.
Carencro Language
Carencro Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 4,088 | 1,058 | 25.88% |
| White | 4,288 | 568 | 13.25% |
| Hispanic | 220 | 16 | 7.27% |
| Multiple | 23 | 8 | 34.78% |
| Asian | 30 | 1 | 3.33% |
18.99%
Overall Poverty Rate
16.38%
Male Poverty Rate
21.58%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Carencro
The race most likely to be in poverty in Carencro is Multiple, with 34.78% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Carencro is Asian, with 3.33% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.41%. Among those working part-time, it was 23.73%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 36.33%.
Carencro Poverty
Carencro Poverty Rate by Education
Carencro Marital Status
Marriage Rates
36.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
38.0%
Male Marriage Rate
35.5%
Female Marriage Rate
Carencro Married by Age and Sex
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Carencro Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Carencro Marital Status by Race
Carencro Marital Status
Carencro Veterans by War
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 221 | 6.29% |
| Black | 98 | 3.28% |
| Native American | 8 | 100.00% |
Carencro Veterans by Race
Carencro Veterans by Education
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19.24%
Veteran Poverty Rate
64.98%
Veteran Disability Rate
Carencro Veterans by Education
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66.3%
Labor Force Participation
62.4%
Employment Rate
5.8%
Unemployment Rate
Carencro Employment by Age
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Carencro Employment by Race
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Carencro Employment by Education
Origin of Non-Citizens
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Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
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91.33%
Born in Carencro
98.70%
Native Born
1.30%
Foreign Born
1.29%
Non Citizen
0.01%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
98.70% of Carencro residents were born in the United States, with 91.33% having been born in Louisiana. 1.29% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Carencro Place of Birth
Note: 2020 and 2021 data is projected
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 9,955 | 253 | 2.61% |
| 2020 | 9,702 | 253 | 2.68% |
| 2019 | 9,449 | 253 | 2.75% |
| 2018 | 9,196 | 249 | 2.78% |
| 2017 | 8,947 | 182 | 2.08% |
| 2016 | 8,765 | 212 | 2.48% |
| 2015 | 8,553 | 100 | 1.18% |
| 2014 | 8,453 | 126 | 1.51% |
| 2013 | 8,327 | 244 | 3.02% |
| 2012 | 8,083 | 194 | 2.46% |
| 2011 | 7,889 | 197 | 2.56% |
| 2010 | 7,692 | 1,572 | 2.31% |
| 2000 | 6,120 | 691 | 1.21% |
| 1990 | 5,429 | 1,717 | 3.88% |
| 1980 | 3,712 | 0.00% |