LAKE CHARLES, LA 70601
Total Population: 31,843
Median Home Value
$164,300
Owner-occupied units
Median Household Income
$49,545
Across all households
Median Age
38.2 yrs
Across all residents
Bachelor's Degree+
24.9%
Adults 25 and older
Nearby ZIP Codes
Demographics
14 fieldsRacial & Ethnic Composition
Under 18 Years
20.1%
65 Years and Over
17.7%
Male
48.5%
Female
51.5%
U.S. Citizens (18+)
98.2%
No Health Insurance
9.2%
Education
3 fieldsHigh School Graduate or Higher (25+)
86.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)
24.9%
Enrolled in College (18+)
5.8%
Economics
6 fieldsMedian Household Income
$49,545
Mean Household Income
$85,653
Per Capita Income
$35,522
Unemployment Rate (16+)
7.0%
In Labor Force (19–64)
68.1%
SNAP / Food Stamps
20.5%
Housing & Households
13 fieldsMedian Home Value
$164,300
Median Rent
$938/mo
Total Housing Units
16,811
Owner-Occupied
60.4%
Renter-Occupied
39.6%
Vacancy Rate
24.3%
Married Couple Households
35.7%
Cohabiting Couple Households
7.7%
Male Householder, No Partner
17.4%
Female Householder, No Partner
39.2%
Average Household Size
2.46
Broadband Internet Access
81.8%
Housing Built Since 2010
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. ZCTA5 70601.