Broussard is a city located in Lafayette Parish, Louisiana. Broussard has a 2026 population of 16,197. Broussard is currently growing at a rate of 2.81% annually and its population has increased by 19.61% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 13,542 in 2020.
The median household income in Broussard is $116,179 with a poverty rate of 13.45%. The median age in Broussard is 35.1 years: 33.5 years for males, and 36.3 years for females. For every 100 females there are 106.2 males.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 35.1 years
Female: 36.3 years
Male: 33.5 years
There are 10,261 adults, (1,389 of whom are seniors) in Broussard.
Female: 6,946 (48.5%)
Male: 7,376 (51.5%)
The racial composition of Broussard includes 75.81% White, 16.55% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for Asian, other race and multiracial populations.
| Race | Population ↓ | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 10,858 | 75.81% |
| Black or African American | 2,371 | 16.55% |
| Two or more races | 833 | 5.82% |
| Asian | 248 | 1.73% |
| Other race | 12 | 0.08% |
Broussard 's average per capita income is $61,286. Household income levels show a median of $116,179. The poverty rate stands at 13.45%.
| Name | Median ↓ | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $137,641 | - |
| Families | $126,143 | $158,960 |
| Households | $116,179 | $137,436 |
| Non Families | $61,335 | $77,065 |
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