Lake Charles, LA
Calcasieu Parish County · Louisiana
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City DNA
A unique fingerprint for Lake Charles based on 8 key metrics — compared to averages.
Lake Charles
National Avg
Louisiana Avg
Population: 71Income: 38Home Value: 20Safety: 100Education: 28Median Age: 60Climate: 50Cost of Living: 48
Quick Stats
Population
81,679
2023 ACS
Median Income
$56,864
2023
Median Home Value
$204,000
2023
Median Rent
$1,090
2023
Median Age
36.2
Unemployment
5.5%
Cost of Living Index
96.4
100 = national avg
Lake Charles, LA is a city in Calcasieu Parish County, Louisiana. With a population of 81,679, it is one of the communities in Louisiana. The median household income is $56,864. The median home value is $204,000, and the median rent is $1,090. Explore the data categories below for detailed statistics about Lake Charles.
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