Lake Charles, LA
Calcasieu CountyComprehensive Demographic, Economic, and Housing Data Profile
Population
153,662
Median Household Income
$59,235
Median Home Value
$215,105
Median Age
36.6 yrs
Household Income Brackets
Racial & Ethnic Demographics
Age Distribution
Educational Attainment
Complete Census & Social Dataset
91 Total MetricsGeneral Demographics
| City Alt | N/A |
| County Fips All | 22,019 |
| County Name All | Calcasieu |
| Source | shape |
| Military | 0 |
| Incorporated | 1.0% |
| Cdp | 0 |
| Township | 0 |
| Male | 49.40 |
| Female | 50.60 |
Regional & Admin
| Population | 153,662 |
| Population Proper | 81,143 |
| Density | 660 |
| Ranking | 2 |
| Cbsa Fips | 29,340 |
| Cbsa Name | Lake Charles, LA |
| Cbsa Metro | 1 |
| Csa Fips | 324 |
| Csa Name | Lake Charles-DeRidder, LA |
Age & Demographics
| Age Median | 36.6% |
| Age Under 10 | 11.8% |
| Age 10 To 19 | 12.9% |
| Age 20s | 15.7% |
| Age 30s | 15.1% |
| Age 40s | 10.6% |
| Age 50s | 10.1% |
| Age 60s | 13.2% |
| Age 70s | 6.9% |
| Age Over 80 | 3.7% |
| Age Over 65 | 16.9% |
| Age 18 To 24 | 11.4% |
| Age Over 18 | 78.1% |
Household & Family
| Married | 41.2% |
| Divorced | 14.1% |
| Never Married | 37.6% |
| Widowed | 7.1% |
| Family Size | 3.24 |
Income & Economy
| Family Dual Income | $50 |
| Income Household Median | $59,235 |
| Income Household Under 5 | $5 |
| Income Household 5 To 10 | $3 |
| Income Household 10 To 15 | $6 |
| Income Household 15 To 20 | $5 |
| Income Household 20 To 25 | $6 |
| Income Household 25 To 35 | $9 |
| Income Household 35 To 50 | $11 |
| Income Household 50 To 75 | $18 |
| Income Household 75 To 100 | $10 |
| Income Household 100 To 150 | $16 |
| Income Household 150 Over | $13 |
| Income Household Six Figure | $29 |
| Income Individual Median | $31,166 |
| Labor Force Participation | 61.5% |
| Unemployment Rate | 6.6% |
| Poverty | 23.3% |
| Commute Time | 17 |
Housing & Property
| Home Ownership | 60.90 |
| Housing Units | 32,077 |
| Home Value | $215,105 |
| Rent Median | $1,109 |
| Rent Burden | $40 |
Education
| Education Less Highschool | 9.5% |
| Education Highschool | 29.3% |
| Education Some College | 32.1% |
| Education Bachelors | 18.2% |
| Education Graduate | 10.9% |
| Education College Or Above | 29.1% |
| Education Stem Degree | 43.0% |
Race & Origin
| Race White | 46.1% |
| Race Black | 42.4% |
| Race Asian | 2.7% |
| Race Native | 0.3% |
| Race Pacific | 0.1% |
| Race Other | 1.8% |
| Race Multiple | 6.5% |
| Hispanic | 5.7% |
Social & Health
| Disabled | 15.5% |
| Limited English | 1.1% |
| Health Uninsured | 8.3% |
| Veteran | 7.7% |
Economic & Labor Indicators
| Individual Median Income | $31,166 |
| Labor Force Participation | 61.5% |
| Unemployment Rate | 6.6% |
| Poverty Rate | 23.3% |
| Average Commute Time | 17.0 mins |
Housing & Community Metrics
| Homeownership Rate | 60.9% |
| Median Rent | $1,109 |
| Rent Burdened (>30% Income) | 40.3% |
| Total Housing Units | 32,077 |
| Uninsured Rate | 8.3% |
Additional Census & Social Profile
Household & Marital
| Avg Family Size | 3.24 |
| Dual Income Families | 49.7% |
| Married | 41.2% |
| Never Married | 37.6% |
| Divorced | 14.1% |
| Widowed | 7.1% |
Social & Education
| College Degree or Higher | 29.1% |
| STEM Degree Holders | 43.0% |
| Veterans | 7.7% |
| Disabled Population | 15.5% |
| Limited English Proficiency | 1.1% |
Regional Classifications
| Metro Area (CBSA) | Lake Charles, LA |
| Combined Area (CSA) | Lake Charles-DeRidder, LA |
| Population Density | 660.0/sq mi |
| National Rank | #2 |