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70607

Lake Charles, LA

Total Population
28,165
Median Household Income
$50,358
Median Home Value
$169,900
Median Rent
$984

Quick Facts & Insights

Key metrics and how they compare

Household Income
$50,358
100.1% above state median
Home Value
$169,900
100.2% above state median
Rent
$984
100% above state median
Median Age
34.8 years

Data Sources & Accuracy

U.S. Census Bureau:Population, age, income, education, employment, and housing characteristics are from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2018–2022 release).
Zillow (ZHVI):Typical home values reflect the Zillow Home Value Index (smoothed, seasonally adjusted), published monthly.

Estimates carry a margin of error and describe the ZIP-code area as a whole, not any individual property or block. See our methodology and data sources for details, or report a problem on our corrections page.

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Demographics Overview

Population statistics from the U.S. Census Bureau (ACS 5-year estimates)

Key Demographic Insightsfor Lake Charles, LA

Median household income is 100% below state average, suggesting more affordable cost of living.

Young population with median age of 34.8 years, attracting young professionals and families.

Unemployment rate of 9.1% is above national average, indicating economic challenges.

Poverty rate of 25.0% is above national average of 11.5%.

Insights are derived from US Census Bureau data and may not reflect recent changes.

Household Income Distribution

Local Median Income
$50,358
-33.0% vs US
vs State Median
+-100.1%
State: $-63,791,692
Income Distribution
30.8%
Under $50k
18.5%
Over $100k
Lower Income
Middle Income
Higher Income
Data from US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates

Age Distribution

Population by age group

Household Income Breakdown

Households by income bracket

Education Levels (Age 25+)

Highest education attained

Race & Ethnicity

Demographic composition

Households & Employment

Household Types

Family composition breakdown

Average Household Size: 2.72 people

Total Households
10,295
Family Households
34.2%

Employment by Industry

Where residents work

#1 Industry
Education
30.3%
#2 Industry
Construction
20.6%
#3 Industry
Finance
16.2%
Total Employed Residents:7,448

Commute Patterns

How residents get to work

Short Commute
2.7%
Under 10 minutes
Long Commute
1.3%
Over 60 minutes
Work From Home
3.8%
460 workers
Public Transit
0.2%
28 workers
Total Commuting Workers:12,118
Commute Insights

Labor Force Statistics

Employment Rate
90.9%
12,990 employed
Labor Force
14,307
1,306 unemployed
Median Age
34.8 years
Per Capita Income
$26,614
Poverty Rate
25.0%

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