Because of many things, Broussard is a very good place for families to consider. With an enviable combination of good schools, low crime, college-educated neighbors who tend to support education because of their own experiences, and a high rate of home ownership in predominantly single-family properties, Broussard really has some of the features that families look for when choosing a good community to raise children. Is Broussard perfect? Of course not, and if you like frenetic nightlife, it will be far from your cup of tea. But overall this is a solid community, with many things to recommend it as a family-friendly place to live.
As is often the case in a small city, Broussard doesn't have a public transportation system that people use for their commute.
The education level of Broussard ranks among the highest in the nation. Of the 25-and-older adult population in Broussard, 40.48% have at least a bachelor's degree. The typical US community has just 21.84% of its adults holding a bachelor's degree or graduate degree.
The per capita income in Broussard in 2022 was $46,211, which is wealthy relative to Louisiana, and upper middle income relative to the rest of the US. This equates to an annual income of $184,844 for a family of four. However, Broussard contains both very wealthy and poor people as well.
Broussard is a very ethnically-diverse city. The people who call Broussard home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Broussard residents report their race to be White, followed by Black or African-American. Important ancestries of people in Broussard include French, German, French Canadian, English, and Irish.
The most common language spoken in Broussard is English. Other important languages spoken here include Spanish and French.
