LAKE CHARLES, LA  70605

Total Population: 40,715

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Median Home Value

$293,800

Owner-occupied units

Median Household Income

$88,337

Across all households

Median Age

35 yrs

Across all residents

Bachelor's Degree+

42.3%

Adults 25 and older

Nearby ZIP Codes

Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White (Non-Hispanic)78.6%
Black (Non-Hispanic)10.0%
Hispanic or Latino5.9%
Asian (Non-Hispanic)3.3%
Two or More Races1.9%
Am. Indian / Alaska Native0.3%

Under 18 Years

26.6%

65 Years and Over

15.5%

Male

47.1%

Female

52.9%

U.S. Citizens (18+)

96.7%

No Health Insurance

5.9%

Education

3 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

96.8%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

42.3%

Enrolled in College (18+)

9.3%

Economics

6 fields

Median Household Income

$88,337

Mean Household Income

$119,779

Per Capita Income

$46,278

Unemployment Rate (16+)

3.1%

In Labor Force (19–64)

82.6%

SNAP / Food Stamps

8.7%

Housing & Households

13 fields

Median Home Value

$293,800

Median Rent

$1,348/mo

Total Housing Units

17,926

Owner-Occupied

72.3%

Renter-Occupied

27.7%

Vacancy Rate

12.4%

Married Couple Households

54.7%

Cohabiting Couple Households

4.7%

Male Householder, No Partner

12.9%

Female Householder, No Partner

27.7%

Average Household Size

2.56

Broadband Internet Access

91.5%

Housing Built Since 2010

21.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. ZCTA5 70605.