Lafayette Parish, LA elected officials: parish government, sheriff, school board and cities
Who holds every elected county, school board, city and special-district office in Lafayette Parish: 60 seats on 17 elected bodies. 35 seats were on the November 3, 2026 ballot; they update once the county certifies its results.
Parish government
Lafayette Parish Council
| Office | Who holds it now |
|---|---|
| Mayor-President | Monique Blanco Boulet Republican source |
| Parish Council Member, District 1 | Bryan Tabor Republican source |
| Parish Council Member, District 2 | Donald E. Richard Republican source |
| Parish Council Member, District 3 | Kenneth "Ken" Stansbury Republican source |
| Parish Council Member, District 4 | John J. Guilbeau Republican source |
| Parish Council Member, District 5 | Abraham "AB" Rubin Democratic source |
County officers
| Office | Who holds it now |
|---|---|
| Assessor | Justin Centanni Republican source |
| Clerk of Court | Louis Perret Republican source |
| Coroner | Kenneth Odinet, Jr. Republican source |
| Sheriff | Mark Garber Republican source |
School Board
Lafayette Parish School Board
| Office | Who holds it now |
|---|---|
| School Board Member, District 1 | David LeJeune Republican source |
| School Board Member, District 2 | Robert T. Davidson source |
| School Board Member, District 3 | Joshua Edmond Democratic source |
| School Board Member, District 4 | Amy Trahan Democratic source |
| School Board Member, District 5 | Britt Latiolais Republican source |
| School Board Member, District 6 | Roddy Bergeron Republican source |
| School Board Member, District 7 | Kate Bailey Labue Republican source |
| School Board Member, District 8 | Hannah Smith Mason Republican source |
| School Board Member, District 9 | Jeremy Hidalgo Republican source |
Cities and towns
How many local governments Lafayette Parish has
The Census Bureau's 2022 Census of Governments counts 9 local governments in Lafayette Parish. This page lists the ones whose offices are elected.
| Kind of government | Census count (2022) | Listed on this page |
|---|---|---|
| County government | 0 | 1 |
| Cities, towns, villages and townships | 6 | 6 |
| School districts (school boards) | 1 | 1 |
| Special districts (elected boards) | 2 | 0 |
About these counts
The Census Bureau counts every independent local government once, in the county it assigns it to: the one it mostly serves or where it's based. A city or district that crosses county lines is counted in only one county, so it may be listed on this page but counted elsewhere, or the other way around. Many special districts, such as housing authorities, have appointed boards, and some places have more than one elected body, so the two columns measure different things. School systems run by a county, city or the state aren't counted as separate governments, though their boards may be listed here; in some states the Bureau counts community or state colleges as school districts. The counts are as of 2022.
Who lives in Lafayette Parish
Race and Hispanic origin: Hispanic or Latino 6.7% · White 61.7% · Black 25.4% · Asian 1.9% · Other or more than one race 4.2% (Hispanic or Latino people can be of any race; the other groups are non-Hispanic.)
About these figures
The American Community Survey asks about 3.5 million households a year about who lives there, their work, income, schooling and housing. The 5-year estimates pool 2020–2024 answers so that every county and district has enough of them. They're estimates with a (larger for smaller places), and they're different from the once-a-decade census count. "Median" means half are above and half below. Household income is before taxes and includes everyone in the household. The unemployment share here is the survey's five-year average, so it differs from the monthly rate in the BLS jobs report. Race and Hispanic origin are as people describe themselves.
Health insurance means any coverage, private or public (such as Medicaid or Medicare), when people answered; the share is of everyone except people on active military duty and people living in institutions such as prisons and nursing homes. The housing shares are of renting households, and of homeowners with a mortgage, for whom the Census Bureau can compute them (households with no income, or renters who pay no cash rent, are left out). Rent here is gross rent, rent plus utilities; owner costs include the mortgage, property taxes, insurance, utilities and fees.
Jobs in Lafayette Parish
Every month, last two years
| Month | Rate | Unemployed | Employed | Labor force |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 2026 (preliminary) | 3.3% | 4,235 | 124,584 | 128,819 |
| August 2026 | 3.2% | 4,124 | 125,804 | 129,928 |
| July 2026 | 3.7% | 4,802 | 126,145 | 130,947 |
| June 2026 | 4.1% | 5,428 | 125,688 | 131,116 |
| May 2026 | 3.8% | 4,964 | 125,917 | 130,881 |
| April 2026 | 3.3% | 4,330 | 127,466 | 131,796 |
| March 2026 | 3.9% | 5,068 | 124,812 | 129,880 |
| February 2026 | 3.9% | 5,022 | 125,410 | 130,432 |
| January 2026 | 3.8% | 4,932 | 124,076 | 129,008 |
| December 2025 | 3.4% | 4,455 | 126,288 | 130,743 |
| November 2025 | 3.7% | 4,894 | 126,754 | 131,648 |
| October 2025 | not collected (2025 federal shutdown) | |||
| September 2025 | 3.7% | 4,755 | 123,774 | 128,529 |
| August 2025 | 3.6% | 4,666 | 123,703 | 128,369 |
| July 2025 | 3.8% | 4,891 | 124,844 | 129,735 |
| June 2025 | 3.9% | 5,046 | 125,146 | 130,192 |
| May 2025 | 3.6% | 4,637 | 124,578 | 129,215 |
| April 2025 | 3.1% | 4,072 | 125,454 | 129,526 |
| March 2025 | 3.5% | 4,457 | 123,617 | 128,074 |
| February 2025 | 3.4% | 4,384 | 123,229 | 127,613 |
| January 2025 | 3.6% | 4,556 | 122,411 | 126,967 |
| December 2024 | 3.3% | 4,255 | 123,364 | 127,619 |
| November 2024 | 3.6% | 4,594 | 123,226 | 127,820 |
| October 2024 | 3.7% | 4,783 | 122,883 | 127,666 |
Yearly averages
| Year | Rate | Unemployed | Employed | Labor force |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 (11 months) | 3.6% | 4,619 | 124,527 | 129,146 |
| 2024 | 3.5% | 4,518 | 123,142 | 127,660 |
| 2023 | 3.0% | 3,762 | 122,215 | 125,977 |
| 2022 | 2.9% | 3,647 | 121,037 | 124,684 |
| 2021 | 4.3% | 5,289 | 116,433 | 121,722 |
| 2020 | 7.0% | 8,351 | 110,126 | 118,477 |
| 2019 | 3.9% | 4,626 | 115,271 | 119,897 |
| 2018 | 4.1% | 4,919 | 114,429 | 119,348 |
| 2017 | 4.6% | 5,415 | 112,876 | 118,291 |
| 2016 | 5.8% | 6,874 | 112,381 | 119,255 |
Crime reported in Lafayette Parish
By police agency (6)
| Agency | Year | Violent | Property | People served |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lafayette Police Department | 2025 | 1,383 | 4,229 | 122,489 |
| Lafayette Parish Sheriff's Office | 2025 | 206 | 730 | 77,451 |
| Broussard Police Department | 2025 | 32 | 287 | 15,790 |
| Youngsville Police Department | 2020 | 37 | 248 | 15,654 |
| Carencro Police Department | 2025 | 53 | 219 | 13,973 |
| Scott Police Department | 2025 | 63 | 162 | 9,824 |
Police staffing
Agencies counted (6), 2025
| Agency | Officers | Civilians | People served |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lafayette Parish Sheriff's Office | 553 | 115 | 77,451 |
| Lafayette Police Department | 278 | 53 | 122,489 |
| Broussard Police Department | 40 | 4 | 15,790 |
| Carencro Police Department | 33 | 2 | 13,973 |
| Youngsville Police Department | 31 | 4 | 19,873 |
| Scott Police Department | 31 | 2 | 9,824 |
Earlier years
| Year | Officers | Per 1,000 | Civilians | Agencies |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 966 | 3.72 | 180 | 6 |
| 2024 | 950 | 3.72 | 179 | 6 |
| 2023 | 939 | 3.73 | 131 | 6 |
| 2022 | 815 | 3.31 | 381 | 7 |
| 2017 | 969 | 3.98 | 238 | 6 |
Quick answers
- Who is the Lafayette Parish Assessor?
- Justin Centanni (Republican) is the Assessor of Lafayette Parish, Louisiana.
- Who is the Lafayette Parish Clerk of Court?
- Louis Perret (Republican) is the Clerk of Court of Lafayette Parish, Louisiana.
- Who is the Lafayette Parish Coroner?
- Kenneth Odinet, Jr. (Republican) is the Coroner of Lafayette Parish, Louisiana.
- Who is the Lafayette Parish Sheriff?
- Mark Garber (Republican) is the Sheriff of Lafayette Parish, Louisiana.
- Who are the Lafayette Parish commissioners?
- Monique Blanco Boulet (Mayor-President); Bryan Tabor (Parish Council Member, District 1); Donald E. Richard (Parish Council Member, District 2); Kenneth "Ken" Stansbury (Parish Council Member, District 3); John J. Guilbeau (Parish Council Member, District 4); Abraham "AB" Rubin (Parish Council Member, District 5).
- Who is on the Lafayette Parish School Board?
- David LeJeune (District 1); Robert T. Davidson (District 2); Joshua Edmond (District 3); Amy Trahan (District 4); Britt Latiolais (District 5); Roddy Bergeron (District 6); Kate Bailey Labue (District 7); Hannah Smith Mason (District 8); Jeremy Hidalgo (District 9).
- What is the population of Lafayette Parish?
- About 247,997 people, with a median age of 36.5; the median household income is $67,451 and 17.1% live below the poverty line (Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates).
- What is the unemployment rate in Lafayette Parish?
- 3.3% in September 2026 (preliminary): 4,235 people unemployed in a labor force of 128,819, against 3.7% a year earlier (Bureau of Labor Statistics, Local Area Unemployment Statistics, not seasonally adjusted).
- How many local governments are there in Lafayette Parish?
- 9 in the Census Bureau's 2022 Census of Governments: 6 municipal, 1 school district and 2 special district governments.
- What cities and towns are in Lafayette Parish?
- 11: Broussard, Broussard, Carencro, Carencro, Duson, Duson, Lafayette, Scott, Scott, Youngsville, Youngsville. Each has its own page with its mayor and council.
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