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Population Review

Lake Charles city, LA — Population & Demographics

Lake Charles city, LA has a population of 81,679. The median household income is $56,864 and the median age is 36.2.

81,679

Population

$56,864

Median Income

$204,000

Median Home Value

36.2

Median Age

Race & Ethnicity

White47.3%
Black or African American42.8%
Asian0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)1.3%
Two or More Races0.0%

Economy & Income

$56,864

Median Household Income

$35,847

Per Capita Income

16.2%

Poverty Rate

3.3%

Unemployment Rate

Housing

$204,000

Median Home Value

$1,090

Median Rent

61.1%

Owner-Occupied

Education

90.2%

High School+

29.4%

Bachelor's+

Commute

0.1%

Drive Alone

4.8%

Work From Home

17.9 min

Avg Commute

Frequently Asked Questions

Lake Charles city, LA has a population of 81,679 according to Census ACS 2023 data.

The median household income in Lake Charles city, LA is $56,864, with 16.2% living below the poverty level.

The median home value in Lake Charles city, LA is $204,000, with median rent at $1,090.

Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.