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Carencro, LA

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Population
13,224
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
40 ft
Median Home Value
$214,800
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$944/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$63,401
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024

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OverallBest places in LouisianaPopulation rankingHighest population places in LouisianaNearest larger communityLafayette, Louisiana7.4 miles away · 123,311 residents.

About Carencro

Carencro is a city in Lafayette Parish, Louisiana, situated as a suburb of the city of Lafayette. Its name derives from the Cajun French word for buzzard, reflecting early accounts of American black vultures that roosted in bald cypress trees at the location.

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Lower County Wildfire Hazard Potential ClassA+100.0ratingOutskirts FitA+97.3ratingLow Property TaxA+97.3rating

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