Broussard
cityBroussard, Louisiana, a city in Lafayette and St. Martin parishes, is located six miles southeast of Lafayette. Known as "a small town, big business," Broussard has a diverse economy and a rich cultural heritage. The city's population was 13,417 at the 2020 census. Broussard's economy has evolved from agriculture to include oil and gas service companies, food distributors, real estate developments, and manufacturing. The city benefits from its proximity to major highways and the Lafayette Regional Airport. Founded in 1884, Broussard was originally named Côte Gelée (Frozen Hills). The city was renamed after Valsin Broussard, a local merchant and descendant of Acadian settlers. Broussard is known for its Cajun heritage and is home to various parks and recreational facilities.
Broussard, Louisiana
- Classification
- City
- FIPS Code
- 22-10075
- Country
- United States
- County
- Lafayette, St. Martin
- Region
- Acadiana
- Elevation
- 33 ft
- Total Area
- 11.4 sq mi
- Land Area
- 11.4 sq mi
- Water Area
- 0.04 sq mi
- Latitude
- 30.142329
- Longitude
- -91.963644
- Climate
- Humid subtropical climate with hot, humid summers and mild winters. Average high in summer is around 90°F, and the average low in winter is around 42°F. The city receives approximately 63 inches of rain per year.
- Neighboring Areas
- Lafayette · Youngsville · St. Martinville · New Iberia
- Population (2020)
- 13,417
- Est. Population (2026)
- 16,197
- Median Age
- 35.1
- Median Income
- $116,179
- Poverty Rate
- 13.45%
- Racial & Ethnic Composition
- The population is primarily White (75.81%) and Black or African American (16.55%). Other groups include Two or more races (5.82%) and Asian (1.73%).
- Government Type
- Mayor-Council
- Governing Body
- City Council
- School District
- Lafayette Parish School System
- Municipal Services
- Police · Fire · Public Works
- Economic Profile
- Industrial · Commercial · Residential
- Employment Sectors
- Oil and gas services · Food distribution · Real estate · Manufacturing · Retail · Healthcare
- School Districts
- Lafayette Parish School System
- Transportation
- U.S. Highway 90 · Louisiana Highway 96 · Louisiana Highway 182 · Lafayette Regional Airport
- Utilities
- Municipal water · Municipal power · Fiber/broadband
- Major Facilities
- Lafayette Regional Airport
- Outdoor Access
- Yes
- Major Recreation Areas
- St. Julien Park · Arceneaux Park · Ida Benoit Crouchet Memorial Park
- Parks & Trails
- St. Julien Park · Arceneaux Park · Ida Benoit Crouchet Memorial Park
- Founded
- 1884
- Incorporated
- 1884
- Named After
- Valsin Broussard
- Historical Significance
- Evolved from an agricultural community to an industrial city
- Key Events
- Originally named Côte Gelée (Frozen Hills) · Named after Valsin Broussard, a local merchant · Became a city in November 2002