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Carencro, LA

Carencro is a city in Lafayette Parish, Louisiana, United States. It is a suburb of the nearby city of Lafayette. The population was 7,526 at the 2010 census, up from 6,120 in 2000; at the 2020 census, its population was 9,272. The name of the city is derived from the Cajun French word for buzzard; the spot where the community was settled was one where large flocks of American black vultures roosted in the bald cypress trees. The name means "carrion crow." Carencro is part of the Lafayette metropolitan area.

Few European people settled in the Carencro area (around Lafayette) until the coming of the Acadian refugees in the 18th century. Some of the Acadians transported in 1765 to the Attakapas district were given lands along Bayou Carencro, although probably not in what is now the town of Carencro. At that time, Jean and Marin Mouton, Charles Peck, Louis Pierre Arceneaux and others began to establish vacheries in the vicinity. More cattlemen would follow after 1770, when Spanish Gov. Alejandro O'Reilly decreed that "a grant of 42 arpents [35 acres] in front by 42 in depth could be issued only to those who owned 100 head of tame cattle, some sheep and horses, and two slaves to oversee them."

Jean and Marin Mouton were among the early settlers on Bayou Carencro. Other early settlers in the Carencro area were Charles Peck, Traveille Bernard, Rosamond Breaux, Ovignar Arceneaux, and the Babineaux family. An 1803 census of the Carencro area listed family names including Arceneaux, Babineaux, Benoit, Bernard, Breaux, Carmouche, Caruthers, Comeaux, Cormier, Guilbeaux, Hébert, Holway, LeBlanc, Melançon, Mire, Mouton, Pierre, Prejean, Roger, St. Julien, Savoie, and Thibodeaux.

Carencro is located at 30°18′51″N 92°2′37″W (30.314232, -92.043614) and has an elevation of 39 feet (11.9 m). According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 6.1 square miles (16 km2), all land.

Health and wellness are essential components of life in Carencro. The city is dedicated to providing quality healthcare services to its residents, with various medical facilities catering to the well-being of the community. WellSmart Health of Carencro, Louisiana, is a leading healthcare facility dedicated to providing comprehensive and compassionate medical services to individuals and families in the community. Carencro’s Pelican Park is a modern facility with artificial turf infields. The park hosts youth and high school baseball, co-ed league softball, and league flag football. Additionally, The Carencro Sports Complex, 3607 NW Evangeline Thruway, offers an indoor turf field for soccer, flag football, lacrosse, kickball, knocker ball, or any sport played on turf. 

Join Group Fitness Classes offered at local gyms and fitness centers, including options such as cardio, strength training, and HIIT workouts. Connect with peers and receive support in Mental Health Support Groups addressing various topics such as anxiety, depression, and grief, or participate in healthy lifestyle challenges focused on nutrition, exercise, and self-care to promote positive habits and behavior change. Retreat to serene settings for Wellness Retreats offering relaxation, meditation, and workshops on topics such as stress management and mindfulness, or join Community Walking Clubs to explore Carencro's neighborhoods and parks while engaging in physical activity and socializing with neighbors. Explore Mind-Body Fitness Workshops combining elements of yoga, Pilates, and mindfulness meditation to promote physical and mental well-being.

Attend Healthy Cooking Demonstrations led by nutrition experts to learn how to prepare nutritious meals and snacks for yourself and your family. Utilize Outdoor Fitness Stations installed in Carencro's parks, offering opportunities for strength training, stretching, and cardiovascular exercise in a natural setting. These activities and projects aim to promote holistic health and wellness for the Carencro community, providing opportunities for physical activity, mental well-being, and social connection.

The top sites in Carencro, LA are Pelican Park, Carencro Sports Complex, and Farm d'Alene Golf Club.
 

Population: 12,365 (2022). ZIP Code: 70520. Area codes: 337. Elevation: 39 ft (12 m). Area: 7.86 sq mi (20.35 km2).
 

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What is Carencro, LA is known for?

At the crossroads of community, culture, commerce, and fun, Carencro embodies joie de vivre. Cajun and Creole cultures thrive here in our music, food, and traditions. Carencro is home to the Mercredi Show, the world-famous Prejean's Restaurant, a lovely Veterans Memorial, a balloon festival, and two historically significant churches. Our downtown captures small-town charm with a mix of residential and business interests.

What are the demographics of Carencro, LA?

Carencro has a 2024 population of 15,360. Carencro is currently growing at a rate of 10.81% annually and its population has increased by 63.93% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 9,370 in 2020. The average household income in Carencro is $69,776 with a poverty rate of 19.99%. The median age in Carencro is 33.3 years: 31.2 years for males, and 34.1 years for females. the racial composition of Carencro was Black or African American: 50.27%, White: 43.88%, Two or more races: 4.56%, Other race: 0.77%, Asian: 0.27% and Native American: 0.25%.

What is the crime rate in Carencro, LA?

The crime rate in Carencro is considerably higher than the national average across all communities in America from the largest to the smallest, although at 18 crimes per one thousand residents, it is not among the communities with the very highest crime rate. The chance of becoming a victim of either violent or property crime in Carencro is 1 in 55. Based on FBI crime data, Carencro is not one of the safest communities in America. Relative to Louisiana, Carencro has a crime rate that is higher than 61% of the state's cities and towns of all sizes.

Sources

Wikipedia

City of Carencro

WellSmart Health of Carencro

Carencro’s Pelican Park

Carencro Sports Complex

Acadiana Fitness Gym

Psychology Today

Book Retreats

HEART

Mindbody online

Lafayette Public Library

Calisthenics Parks

Lafayette Travel

Neighborhood Scout

World Population Review

Pelican Park 

Carencro Sports Complex 

Farm d' Allie Golf Club

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