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Crime in Broussard summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Broussard. Key points include:
There were 350 total crimes in Broussard in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Broussard is 2,348.0 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Broussard is 194.6 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Broussard is 2,153.5 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Broussard is 10.80% above the national average.
Total Crimes
Above National Average
Crime In Broussard Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Broussard / 100k People |
Louisiana / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 350 | 2,348.0 | 2,816.2 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 29 | 194.6 | 519.8 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 1 | 6.7 | 10.8 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 1 | 6.7 | 39.4 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 25 | 167.7 | 436.0 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 321 | 2,153.5 | 2,296.4 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 24 | 161.0 | 405.4 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 280 | 1,878.4 | 1,636.2 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 17 | 114.0 | 254.8 | 259.0 |
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)
Cost of living in Broussard summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Broussard. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Louisiana. Key points include:
The cost of living in Broussard is 104 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Broussard is 1.0x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Broussard is $282,910.
The median income in Broussard is $116,179.
Broussard's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Broussard Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Broussard | Louisiana | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 104 | 91 | 100 |
| Services | 97 | 97 | 100 |
| Groceries | 95 | 97 | 100 |
| Health | 117 | 82 | 100 |
| Housing | 101 | 97 | 100 |
| Transportation | 100 | 99 | 100 |
| Utilities | 94 | 96 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Broussard, LA Weather
The average high in Broussard is 77.7° and the average low is 58.0°.
There are 80.0 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 62.0 inches of precipitation each year with 0.0 inches of snow.
| Stat | Broussard |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 77.7 |
| Average Annual Low | 58.0 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 80.0 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 62.0 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 0.0 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Broussard Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Broussard
The current population in Broussard is 14,322. The population has increased 84.5% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 14,322 | 3.9% |
| 2023 | 13,791 | 3.5% |
| 2022 | 13,322 | 2.8% |
| 2021 | 12,960 | 5.8% |
| 2020 | 12,248 | 2.8% |
| 2019 | 11,913 | 4.4% |
| 2018 | 11,412 | 4.8% |
| 2017 | 10,888 | 6.5% |
| 2016 | 10,221 | 6.1% |
| 2015 | 9,637 | 6.6% |
| 2014 | 9,041 | 5.6% |
| 2013 | 8,559 | 5.2% |
| 2012 | 8,138 | 3.1% |
| 2011 | 7,896 | 1.7% |
| 2010 | 7,761 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Broussard
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Broussard is:
74.1% White with 10,608 White residents.
16.6% African American with 2,371 African American residents.
0.0% American Indian with 0 American Indian residents.
1.7% Asian with 248 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.0% Other with 0 Other residents.
2.9% Two Or More with 410 Two Or More residents.
4.8% Hispanic with 685 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Broussard | LA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 74.1% | 55.7% | 57.4% |
| African American | 16.6% | 30.5% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 1.7% | 1.7% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.0% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 2.9% | 3.8% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 4.8% | 7.2% | 19.3% |
Gender in Broussard
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Broussard is 48.5% female with 6,946 female residents.
Broussard is 51.5% male with 7,375 male residents.
| Gender | Broussard | LA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.5% | 51.1% | 50.5% |
| Male | 51.5% | 48.9% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Broussard for adults over 25
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1.0% of adults in Broussard completed < 9th grade.
7.0% of adults in Broussard completed 9-12th grade.
27.0% of adults in Broussard completed high school / ged.
21.0% of adults in Broussard completed some college.
7.0% of adults in Broussard completed associate's degree.
29.0% of adults in Broussard completed bachelor's degree.
6.0% of adults in Broussard completed master's degree.
2.0% of adults in Broussard completed professional degree.
0.0% of adults in Broussard completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Broussard | LA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 1.0% | 6.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 7.0% | 8.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 27.0% | 32.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 21.0% | 20.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 7.0% | 7.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 29.0% | 17.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 6.0% | 7.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 2.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Broussard, Louisiana
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3.2% of households in Broussard earn Less than $10,000.
0.5% of households in Broussard earn $10,000 to $14,999.
3.3% of households in Broussard earn $15,000 to $24,999.
7.7% of households in Broussard earn $25,000 to $34,999.
7.9% of households in Broussard earn $35,000 to $49,999.
12.4% of households in Broussard earn $50,000 to $74,999.
7.2% of households in Broussard earn $75,000 to $99,999.
22.1% of households in Broussard earn $100,000 to $149,999.
21.6% of households in Broussard earn $150,000 to $199,999.
14.0% of households in Broussard earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Broussard | LA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 3.2% | 7.2% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 0.5% | 5.8% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 3.3% | 9.4% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 7.7% | 8.4% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 7.9% | 11.8% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 12.4% | 15.9% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 7.2% | 11.7% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 22.1% | 14.8% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 21.6% | 7.3% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 14.0% | 7.8% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
