Census ACS · #198 MSA
Lake Charles Metro Area
The Lake Charles, La Metropolitan Statistical Area has 245,973 residents. The median household income is $67,010 and the median home value is $198,900.
245,973
Population
82
People / sq mi
$67,010
Median Income
$198,900
Median Home Value
The Lake Charles CBSA covers 3,000 sq mi of land at 82.0 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 68.7% |
| Black or African American | 22.0% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.7% |
Economy & Income
$67,010
Median Household Income
$34,855
Per Capita Income
13.0%
Poverty Rate
3.2%
Unemployment
Cost of Living
The Lake Charles metro's price level is 85.9 on the BEA Regional Price Parity index (US average = 100), meaning prices are 14.1% lower the US average. The local median income of $67,010 has the buying power of $78,053 in average-priced US metros.
85.9
Price Level (US = 100)
$78,053
COL-Adjusted Median Income
$67,010
Nominal Median Income
Housing
$198,900
Median Home Value
$1,070
Median Rent
73.3%
Homeownership
Education
88.5%
High School+
23.2%
Bachelor's+
Commute
0.2%
Drive Alone
4.8%
Work From Home
23.4 min
Avg Commute
17.3%
Foreign Born
Lake Charles spans this state
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Lake Charles, La Metropolitan Statistical Area has a population of 245,973 according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates, making it the #198 largest CBSA in the US.
The median household income in the Lake Charles metro area is $67,010, with a per capita income of $34,855.
The Lake Charles, La CBSA spans the state of Louisiana.
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Data for the Lake Charles, La CBSA (29340) from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Core-Based Statistical Areas combine cities, suburbs, and surrounding counties tied together by commuting patterns.