Per the American Community Survey's 2019 estimates program, the city proper's age distribution was 21,104 under 15; 20,835 aged 15 to 24; 45,707 aged 25 to 54; and 38,553 aged 55 to 85 years and older. The consolidated city–parish's age distribution was 48,548 under 15; 132,872 aged 15 to 54; and 62,970 aged 55 to 85 years and older. In 2019, Lafayette had a median age of 37.6 and the consolidated city–parish 35.9. For every 100 females there were 88.3 males in the city proper limits and 93.1 males per 100 females for the consolidated area.