LAKE CHARLES, LA 70605
Total Population: 40,715
Median Home Value
$293,800
Owner-occupied units
Median Household Income
$88,337
Across all households
Median Age
35 yrs
Across all residents
Bachelor's Degree+
42.3%
Adults 25 and older
Nearby ZIP Codes
Demographics
14 fieldsRacial & Ethnic Composition
Under 18 Years
26.6%
65 Years and Over
15.5%
Male
47.1%
Female
52.9%
U.S. Citizens (18+)
96.7%
No Health Insurance
5.9%
Education
3 fieldsHigh School Graduate or Higher (25+)
96.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)
42.3%
Enrolled in College (18+)
9.3%
Economics
6 fieldsMedian Household Income
$88,337
Mean Household Income
$119,779
Per Capita Income
$46,278
Unemployment Rate (16+)
3.1%
In Labor Force (19–64)
82.6%
SNAP / Food Stamps
8.7%
Housing & Households
13 fieldsMedian Home Value
$293,800
Median Rent
$1,348/mo
Total Housing Units
17,926
Owner-Occupied
72.3%
Renter-Occupied
27.7%
Vacancy Rate
12.4%
Married Couple Households
54.7%
Cohabiting Couple Households
4.7%
Male Householder, No Partner
12.9%
Female Householder, No Partner
27.7%
Average Household Size
2.56
Broadband Internet Access
91.5%
Housing Built Since 2010
21.8%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. ZCTA5 70605.