LAKE CHARLES, LA  70615

Total Population: 13,521

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Median Home Value

$128,500

Owner-occupied units

Median Household Income

$43,333

Across all households

Median Age

39.7 yrs

Across all residents

Bachelor's Degree+

14.8%

Adults 25 and older

Nearby ZIP Codes

Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

Black (Non-Hispanic)55.8%
White (Non-Hispanic)33.4%
Hispanic or Latino5.8%
Two or More Races3.5%
Other Race1.1%
Asian (Non-Hispanic)0.3%
Am. Indian / Alaska Native0.1%

Under 18 Years

21.9%

65 Years and Over

14.6%

Male

51.4%

Female

48.6%

U.S. Citizens (18+)

99.3%

No Health Insurance

10.3%

Education

3 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

84.1%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

14.8%

Enrolled in College (18+)

Economics

6 fields

Median Household Income

$43,333

Mean Household Income

$65,315

Per Capita Income

$24,700

Unemployment Rate (16+)

In Labor Force (19–64)

68.3%

SNAP / Food Stamps

19.3%

Housing & Households

13 fields

Median Home Value

$128,500

Median Rent

$1,095/mo

Total Housing Units

5,498

Owner-Occupied

60.9%

Renter-Occupied

39.1%

Vacancy Rate

21.9%

Married Couple Households

39.5%

Cohabiting Couple Households

10.3%

Male Householder, No Partner

17.3%

Female Householder, No Partner

32.9%

Average Household Size

2.90

Broadband Internet Access

83.1%

Housing Built Since 2010

11.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. ZCTA5 70615.