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Broussard is in Lafayette Parish, in the Lafayette metro area. (The community straddles Lafayette and Saint Martin parishes; ePodunk links to the parish with the greater share of population.)
The community was named for Joseph Broussard, settler
The latitude of Broussard is 30.146N. The longitude is -91.961W.
It is in the Central Standard time zone. Elevation is 33 feet.The estimated population, in 2003, was 6,314.
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Source: 2000 census, U.S. Census BureauFor more census details and comparisons, see our Broussard demographic reports
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8% of Broussard residents report German ancestry, and 4% report Irish. For more info on local ancestry groups, see the Broussard ancestry & family history guide.
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At the time of the 2000 census, the per capita income in Broussard was $18,441, compared with $21,587 nationally.
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20% of Broussard residents age 25 and older have a bachelor's or advanced college degree.
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Historic districts in Broussard include Main Street Historic District (Broussard) ... View historic districts
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Median rent in Broussard, at the time of the 2000 Census, was $359. Monthly homeowner costs, for people with mortgages, were $870.
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Lafayette Parish supported George W. Bush in the 2004 presidential election. For more information, see our Broussard political report.
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The average commute time for Broussard workers is 20 minutes, compared with 26 minutes nationwide.
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