Carencro
City in Lafayette Parish, Louisiana
Carencro is a city in Lafayette Parish, Louisiana, with 9,272 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 39 ft (12 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Ossun, 4.5 miles SW.
- 9,272residents (2020 Census)
- 39 ftelevation · 12 m
- 7.9 sq miland area · 20.3 km²
- 1,180 / sq mipopulation density
- 70520main ZIP code (2 in total)
About Carencro
Carencro (; historically French: Saint-Pierre) is a city in Lafayette Parish, Louisiana, United States. It is a suburb of the nearby city of Lafayette. The population was 7,526 at the 2010 census, up from 6,120 in 2000; at the 2020 census, its population was 9,272. The name of the city is derived from the Cajun French word for buzzard; the spot where the community was settled was one where large flocks of American black vultures roosted in the bald cypress trees. The name means "carrion crow." Carencro is part of the Lafayette metropolitan area.
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Living in Carencro
- Median household income
- $63,401
- Median home value
- $214,800
- Median rent
- $944/mo
- Median age
- 32.8
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Carencro had 9,272 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 9,272 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,180 per sq mi (456 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Carencro at a glance
| State | Louisiana (LA) |
|---|---|
| County | Lafayette Parish |
| Type | City |
| Population | 9,272 (2020) |
| Land area | 7.86 sq mi (20.3 km²) |
| Elevation | 39 ft (12 m) |
| Coordinates | 30.3126° N, 92.0387° W |
| ZIP codes | 70520, 70507 |
| Official website | carencro.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2212665 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Carencro
- Ossun4.5 mi SW
- Cankton5.0 mi NW
- Scott6.0 mi SW
- Sunset6.5 mi N
- Lafayette7.3 mi S
- Grand Coteau7.4 mi N
- Breaux Bridge8.4 mi E
- Arnaudville8.8 mi NE
- Duson10.3 mi SW
- Leonville10.9 mi N
- Cecilia11.5 mi E
- Church Point12.3 mi NW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Carencro
What county is Carencro in?
Carencro is in Lafayette Parish, Louisiana.
What is the population of Carencro, LA?
9,272 people lived in Carencro at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Carencro, LA?
The main ZIP code is 70520. Other ZIP codes: 70507.
What is the elevation of Carencro?
39 feet (12 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Carencro?
Ossun (4.5 mi), Cankton (5.0 mi), Scott (6.0 mi), Sunset (6.5 mi), Lafayette (7.3 mi).
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