LAKE CHARLES, LA  70611

Total Population: 20,681

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Median Home Value

$249,400

Owner-occupied units

Median Household Income

$101,146

Across all households

Median Age

41.6 yrs

Across all residents

Bachelor's Degree+

30.0%

Adults 25 and older

Nearby ZIP Codes

Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White (Non-Hispanic)84.0%
Black (Non-Hispanic)10.9%
Two or More Races2.5%
Hispanic or Latino1.5%
Asian (Non-Hispanic)0.7%
Other Race0.3%

Under 18 Years

25.8%

65 Years and Over

17.4%

Male

53.5%

Female

46.5%

U.S. Citizens (18+)

99.6%

No Health Insurance

3.5%

Education

3 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

91.4%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

30.0%

Enrolled in College (18+)

4.2%

Economics

6 fields

Median Household Income

$101,146

Mean Household Income

$120,176

Per Capita Income

$46,708

Unemployment Rate (16+)

In Labor Force (19–64)

71.9%

SNAP / Food Stamps

10.4%

Housing & Households

13 fields

Median Home Value

$249,400

Median Rent

$1,241/mo

Total Housing Units

8,971

Owner-Occupied

84.0%

Renter-Occupied

Vacancy Rate

13.1%

Married Couple Households

59.7%

Cohabiting Couple Households

6.5%

Male Householder, No Partner

19.3%

Female Householder, No Partner

14.5%

Average Household Size

2.65

Broadband Internet Access

89.7%

Housing Built Since 2010

24.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. ZCTA5 70611.