City profile · Louisiana · Census ACS 2023

Carencro, LA

Population, income, housing, safety, climate and schools for Carencro - drawn straight from Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA, NCES, HUD and FEMA, refreshed on the 2024–2025 release cycle.

10,882
Residents
$70,217
Median income
$211,200
Median home
$1,019
Median rent (state)

Carencro - the verdict

Out of every US city with 1,000+ residents, Carencro places in the 50th percentile for household income and the 23rd percentile for safety. Source: Census ACS + FBI UCR.

50th
percentile, household income
46th
percentile, home value
21st
percentile, median rent
23rd
percentile, safety
📝 How we sourced this

Population, income, and housing-cost figures come from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-year estimates (B-series tables). Crime data uses FBI UCR; climate uses NOAA Climate Normals; school counts come from NCES Common Core of Data; permits use the Census Building Permits Survey (BPS). See our methodology page for the full ETL pipeline and OMB / FIPS join keys.

Data Snapshot: Carencro, LA

Census ACS 2023 estimates count 10,882 residents in Carencro, a small town within Louisiana. The typical household in Carencro brings in $70,217 a year, above the median for U.S. cities on this measure, with a poverty rate of 12.4%. Carencro's housing stock carries a median value of $211,200, and the median resident age is 34.2 years. 15.9% of adults here have a bachelor's degree or higher; 63.7% of working-age residents are in the labor force.

Housing supply pressure shows in Census Building Permit Survey data: 164 residential units were authorized in 2024 (Slowing), down 12% from five years earlier. Crime here tracks close to the national norm: per-100,000 total crime stands at 2438.3 in FBI UCR data, near the national average (a voluntary reporting program, read this as reporting activity, not a definitive danger score).

Living costs in Louisiana run below the national norm: BEA Regional Price Parities 2024 puts Louisiana at 88.2 on a 100-equals-national-average scale (Well Below Average). A typical two-bedroom carries a HUD Fair Market Rent of $1,019 per month statewide. EIA 2023 residential energy data puts Louisiana's average monthly utility costs around $212 (state average). On FEMA's National Risk Index, this area rates 95.2 out of 100 for natural-hazard exposure (Very High).

Population

10,882 residents

Census ACS 2023 - Louisiana

Median Household Income

$70,217 /yr

Poverty 12.4%

Cost of Living Index (state)

88.2 (US=100)

Well Below Average - BEA RPP 2024, Louisiana average

How does Carencro compare to other US cities?

Here's how Carencro stacks up against the full field of US cities (population 1,000+), computed live from Census and FBI data.

Household income 50% higher than other cities
Home value 46% pricier than other cities
Median rent 21% pricier than other cities
Safety 23% safer than other cities

"Safer than" reflects total crime rate from FBI UCR; the others use Census ACS estimates.

A national percentile can hide a lot of local variation: narrowed to Louisiana alone, Carencro ranks #25 of 60 Louisiana cities by lowest crime rate - a different, more locally useful comparison than stacking it against the entire country.

How we calculate these percentiles & ranks

For each metric we count every US city with population 1,000+ and a non-null value, then compute what share of them fall below Carencro's value: round(cities-below ÷ total × 100). Safety is inverted (percentile = share of cities with a higher crime rate) so a higher number always means safer. The in-state rank narrows that same crime-rate comparison to only the cities PlainCities tracks in Louisiana, breaking ties alphabetically. See the methodology page for the full source-to-figure lineage.

50thIncome percentile
23rdSafety percentile

50th percentile nationally for median household income · 23rd percentile for safety (lower crime rate). Source: Census ACS 2023 / FBI UCR 2023.

Carencro's profile vs. every US city

Income, affordability, and safety percentile

Carencro's percentile rank on 3 favorable-direction measures (income, affordability, safety) vs. every tracked US city -- higher on every axis is more favorable. Not a composite quality score, just the arithmetic mean of the axes shown. 3-axis radar comparing 1 series across Income, Affordability, Safety. IncomeAffordabilitySafety 47 Avg. percentile National median
Carencro's percentile rank on 3 favorable-direction measures (income, affordability, safety) vs. every tracked US city -- higher on every axis is more favorable. Not a composite quality score, just the arithmetic mean of the axes shown.

How Carencro's home value compares nationally

Median home value vs. every US city (population 1,000+)

$211,200 Among the most affordable more affordable than 54% of 15,600 US cities

$0–$25,000: 5 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $25,000–$50,000: 54 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $50,000–$75,000: 352 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $75,000–$100,000: 1,086 US cities (7%). Below this entry. $100,000–$125,000: 1,516 US cities (10%). Below this entry. $125,000–$150,000: 1,170 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $150,000–$175,000: 1,278 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $175,000–$200,000: 1,229 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $200,000–$225,000: 1,035 US cities (7%). This entry sits in this band. $225,000–$250,000: 976 US cities (6%). Above this entry. $250,000–$275,000: 754 US cities (5%). Above this entry. $275,000–$300,000: 712 US cities (5%). Above this entry. $300,000–$325,000: 521 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $325,000–$350,000: 526 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $350,000–$375,000: 465 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $375,000–$400,000: 393 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $400,000–$425,000: 317 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $425,000–$450,000: 300 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $450,000–$475,000: 307 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $475,000–$500,000: 250 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $500,000–$525,000: 160 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $525,000–$550,000: 156 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $550,000–$575,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $575,000–$600,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $600,000–$625,000: 163 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $625,000–$650,000: 167 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $650,000–$675,000: 135 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $675,000–$700,000: 101 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $700,000–$725,000: 95 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $725,000–$750,000: 71 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $750,000–$775,000: 65 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $775,000–$800,000: 70 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $800,000–$825,000: 57 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $825,000–$850,000: 67 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $850,000–$875,000: 60 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $875,000–$900,000: 58 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $900,000–$925,000: 47 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $925,000–$950,000: 37 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $950,000–$975,000: 31 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $975,000–$1,000,000: 470 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $1,000,000–$1,025,000: 0 US cities (0%). Above this entry. Carencro $0 $1,025,000 every US city, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $25K-wide band; taller bars hold more US cities. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2023

Income distribution context

Household income distribution - Carencro, LA Carencro, LA's reported median household income shown against the U.S. national quintile-share pattern (not Carencro, LA-specific quintile data). The Lorenz curve traces the national cumulative income share against cumulative population share, perfect equality is the diagonal; observed inequality bows below. $ Household Income Distribution Carencro, LA median $70,217/yr, vs. U.S. national quintile pattern QUINTILE SHARE OF AGGREGATE INCOME Lowest 20% 3.4% Second 20% 9.2% Middle 20% 15.1% Fourth 20% 23.2% Top 20% 49.1% LORENZ CURVE cumulative income vs. population 100% 0% 100% pop. 0%
Carencro, LA's median household income (Census ACS 5-year estimate) plotted against the U.S. national income-quintile distribution pattern for context; the quintile shares and Lorenz curve are national figures, not computed specifically for Carencro, LA. Diagonal = perfect equality.

Key socioeconomic indicators

Bachelor's degree or higher (adults 25+) 15.9%

Census ACS S1501, educational attainment

Poverty rate (households below FPL) 12.4%

Census ACS S1701, poverty status

Labor force participation (adults 16+) 63.7%

Census ACS S2301, share of working-age residents in the labor force

Population
10,882
Median Income
$70,217
Median Home Value
$211,200
Median Age
34.2
Poverty Rate
12.4%
Labor force participation
63.7%
Bachelor's Degree+
15.9%

Safety & Crime

Total Crime Rate
2438.3
per 100,000 residents
Violent Crime
414.7
per 100,000 residents
Property Crime
2023.6
per 100,000 residents

Reflects incidents reported to the FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting program — agency participation is voluntary and reporting completeness varies by jurisdiction and year, so this reflects reporting activity, not a definitive danger score. Not adjusted for tourism, commuter, or daytime population.

Schools

Total Schools
2
Public schools in this city

Population Change

Annual U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP) estimates, 2020–2025

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8,000 residents10,000 residents12,000 residents14,000 residents 202020212022202320242025 9,328 residents 13,224 residents ▲ +41.8%
Carencro's Census PEP population estimates, 2020–2025.

Housing Supply

Census Bureau Building Permits Survey (BPS) - annual residential permits authorized

🏗️ Slowing
Total Permits (2024)
164
housing units authorized
Single-Family
164
detached homes
Multifamily
0
apartments & condos
Supply Intensity
15.1
permits per 1,000 residents

5-Year Permit Trend (2019–2024)

Year Total
2019 186
2020 708
2021 738
2022 168
2023 118
2024 164

Permit volume decreased 12% from 2019 to 2024.

Commute Patterns

How workers travel to work, Census ACS 2023

Drive Alone
81.9%
Carpool
2.5%
Public Transit
0.4%
Walk
1.3%
Work from Home
12.8%
Other
1.1%

Based on 5,092 workers 16 and over.

Monthly Utility Costs

State-average estimates for Louisiana - EIA 2023 residential energy data

Electricity
$130
avg/month
Natural Gas
$40
avg/month
Water & Sewer
$42
avg/month
Total Utilities
$212
estimated/month

Estimates reflect Louisiana state averages. Actual costs vary by home size, usage, and local rates. Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023.

Living Costs & Risk

Cost of living is a Louisiana state average from BEA; rent and hazard risk are county-level figures from HUD and FEMA for the county Carencro sits in

Cost of Living Index
88.2
Well Below Average
US average = 100 · BEA RPP 2024
Typical 2-BR Rent
$1,019/mo
HUD Fair Market Rent
County-level FMR estimate
Natural Hazard Risk
95.2 / 100
Very High
FEMA NRI composite score (county)

Similar Cities in Louisiana

Belle Chasse
11,046 people
Abbeville
11,086 people
Waggaman
10,617 people
Timberlane
11,169 people
Morgan City
11,208 people
Bayou Blue
11,218 people

Cities of a Similar Size Nationwide

Population-matched peers from other states, closest to Carencro's 10,882 residents (Census ACS 5-Year 2023).

Roscoe, IL
10,881 people
Timonium, MD
10,880 people
Kapaa, HI
10,886 people
Tremonton, UT
10,886 people
San Germán zona urbana, PR
10,877 people
Bedford Heights, OH
10,876 people

Cities with a Similar Household Income Nationwide

Median-household-income-matched peers from other states, closest to Carencro's $70,217 (Census ACS 5-Year 2023, table B19013).

Seneca, KS
$70,221 median income
Mulvane, KS
$70,224 median income
Eagle Lake, FL
$70,208 median income
Winsted, MN
$70,208 median income
Hayes Center, NE
$70,208 median income
Glenmoor, OH
$70,208 median income

Race & Ethnicity Composition

Race and ethnicity - Carencro, LA Race categories sum to one hundred percent per Census methodology. Hispanic or Latino is shown separately as an ethnicity overlay; it cuts across all race categories per OMB Directive 15. Race & Ethnicity Composition Carencro, LA - Census ACS, OMB race + ethnicity categories RACE, sums to 100% 40.3% 49.7% 6.4% ETHNICITY, Hispanic or Latino (any race) 2.2% White 40.3% Black or African American 49.7% Asian 2.4% American Indian 0.2% Native Hawaiian 0.0% Some other race 1.0% Two or more races 6.4% Per OMB Directive 15: Hispanic/Latino ethnicity is reported separately from the race categories.
Race categories sum to 100%. Hispanic or Latino ethnicity is reported separately and cuts across race per Census/OMB methodology.

City-level race and ethnicity, Census ACS 5-year 2023 (tables B02001, B03001), OMB Directive 15 categories.

How Carencro compares to nearby Louisiana cities

Population + median household income, sourced from Census Bureau ACS 5-year B01001 (population) and B19013 (median household income).

City Population Median Household Income
Carencro (this city) 10,882 $70,217
Belle Chasse 11,046 $96,381
Abbeville 11,086 $34,977
Waggaman 10,617 $59,566
Census ACS 5-year FIPS LA FBI UCR NCES CCD Census BPS 2024 OMB Bulletin 23-01

What do people ask about Carencro, LA?

What is the population of Carencro, LA? +

The population of Carencro, LA stands at 10,882 according to U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the median household income in Carencro, LA? +

Carencro households earn a median of $70,217 annually, based on Census ACS 2023 data.

What is the cost of living in Carencro? +

BEA does not publish a city-level cost-of-living figure for Carencro; the closest available measure is the Louisiana state average, a cost of living index of 88.2 (U.S. average = 100), rated "Well Below Average" based on BEA Regional Price Parities 2024 data. Costs within Louisiana vary by metro area.

Is Carencro, LA safe? +

Carencro has a total crime rate of 2438.3 per 100,000 residents, which is near the national average. This reflects incidents reported to the FBI UCR program, not a definitive safety score -- agency reporting is voluntary and completeness varies by jurisdiction.

What is the median home value in Carencro, LA? +

The median home value in Carencro is $211,200, according to Census ACS 2023 estimates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year 2023, FBI UCR, NCES CCD, Census BPS 2024, Census ACS B08301/B08136, U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023, BEA Regional Price Parities 2024, HUD Fair Market Rents 2026, FEMA National Risk Index.

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Primary sources: Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA Climate Normals, NCES.

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