Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana

Total Population: 208,668

County Seat: Lake Charles

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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 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White (Non-Hispanic)65.3%
Black (Non-Hispanic)23.7%
Hispanic or Latino5.2%
Two or More Races3.7%
Asian (Non-Hispanic)1.5%
Other Race0.5%
Am. Indian / Alaska Native0.1%

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 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

89.4%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

24.7%

Enrolled in College (18+)

7.0%

Economics

6 fields

Median 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 fields

Median 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.