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Carencro, LA


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Carencro, Louisiana

Introduction to Carencro, Louisiana

Carencro, Louisiana, in Lafayette county, is 6 miles N of Lafayette, Louisiana (center to center) and 120 miles W of New Orleans, Louisiana. The city is in the Lafayette area. There are 6,120 residents in Carencro.

Carencro History

Carencro area was settled by white men until the arrival of the Acadians. Some of them were allotted lands along Bayou Carencro. Jean and Marin Mouton were among the first settlers on Bayou Carencro. At that time vacheries were being established. The first post office was set up in 1872. The first telegraph reached in 1884 and the first telephone was set up in 1894.

Carencro and nearby Attractions

  • Longfellow - Evangeline State Historic Site
  • Oliver House
  • Shadows - on - the - Teche
  • Abbeville Cultural & Historical Alliance
  • Vermilion Parish

Things To Do In Carencro

Saint Peters Catholic Church in one of the local churches, where visitors may go. One can also enjoy the recreational facilities offered by Pelican Park, and Lake Fausse Pointe State Park. Golf lovers can spend some time in the Farm Golf Club. Apart from these, the city organizes a number of recreational events throughout the year.

Carencro Transportation

Lafayette Regional Airport provides facilities for air transportation.

Carencro Higher Education

One can opt for University of Louisiana At Lafayette, Southern University And A & M College, and Mcneese State University.

High Points

Carencro strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Louisiana):

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)		Top 1%trophyCarencro Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)		Top 2%trophyCarencro Affordability of Rents

Comparative Profile of Carencro, LA

Comparing Carencro to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Louisiana (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Female Share of the Population86
Children Under 5 Years Old87
Racial Diversity77
Senior Citizens44
Male Share of the Population35
Age of the Population33
Well-Paid Single Men14

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Average Household Size78
Portion of People Married36

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults15
People in Middle Class or Better14
People Above Poverty14
Median Family Income14

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Short Commute Times56
Public Transportation Use36
Walking and Biking to Work35
Working at Home13

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes108
Affordability of Rents107
Housing Recently Built89
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals89
People Living Alone55
Seasonal and Vacation Housing53
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