LAKE CHARLES, LA  70601

Total Population: 31,843

View on Google Maps

Median Home Value

$164,300

Owner-occupied units

Median Household Income

$49,545

Across all households

Median Age

38.2 yrs

Across all residents

Bachelor's Degree+

24.9%

Adults 25 and older

Nearby ZIP Codes

Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

Black (Non-Hispanic)59.4%
White (Non-Hispanic)30.5%
Hispanic or Latino4.8%
Two or More Races3.8%
Other Race0.8%
Asian (Non-Hispanic)0.7%

Under 18 Years

20.1%

65 Years and Over

17.7%

Male

48.5%

Female

51.5%

U.S. Citizens (18+)

98.2%

No Health Insurance

9.2%

Education

3 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

86.9%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

24.9%

Enrolled in College (18+)

5.8%

Economics

6 fields

Median Household Income

$49,545

Mean Household Income

$85,653

Per Capita Income

$35,522

Unemployment Rate (16+)

7.0%

In Labor Force (19–64)

68.1%

SNAP / Food Stamps

20.5%

Housing & Households

13 fields

Median Home Value

$164,300

Median Rent

$938/mo

Total Housing Units

16,811

Owner-Occupied

60.4%

Renter-Occupied

39.6%

Vacancy Rate

24.3%

Married Couple Households

35.7%

Cohabiting Couple Households

7.7%

Male Householder, No Partner

17.4%

Female Householder, No Partner

39.2%

Average Household Size

2.46

Broadband Internet Access

81.8%

Housing Built Since 2010

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. ZCTA5 70601.