Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana
Total Population: 208,668
County Seat: Lake Charles
Median Home Value
$208,500
Owner-occupied units
Median Household Income
$67,849
Across all households
Median Age
37.2 yrs
Across all residents
Bachelor's Degree+
24.7%
Adults 25 and older
Nearby Counties
Demographics
14 fieldsRacial & Ethnic Composition
Under 18 Years
25.1%
65 Years and Over
15.6%
Male
49.0%
Female
51.0%
U.S. Citizens (18+)
97.8%
No Health Insurance
7.7%
Education
3 fieldsHigh School Graduate or Higher (25+)
89.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)
24.7%
Enrolled in College (18+)
7.0%
Economics
6 fieldsMedian Household Income
$67,849
Mean Household Income
$92,900
Per Capita Income
$35,568
Unemployment Rate (16+)
5.5%
In Labor Force (19–64)
73.5%
SNAP / Food Stamps
14.4%
Housing & Households
13 fieldsMedian Home Value
$208,500
Median Rent
$1,096/mo
Total Housing Units
94,462
Owner-Occupied
72.2%
Renter-Occupied
27.8%
Vacancy Rate
18.5%
Married Couple Households
47.1%
Cohabiting Couple Households
6.5%
Male Householder, No Partner
17.1%
Female Householder, No Partner
29.3%
Average Household Size
2.67
Broadband Internet Access
85.1%
Housing Built Since 2010
19.7%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 22019.