Demographics in Lake Charles, LA

Population, age, race, ethnicity, and household statistics — 2023 ACS Data

Where is Lake Charles?

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Population

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Total Population

81,679

Male

40,036

49.0%

Female

41,643

51.0%

Median Age

36.2

Race & Ethnicity

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

White

47.4%

Black

42.8%

Hispanic

4.7%

Asian

2.6%

Two or More

5.8%

Other

1.3%

Education & Household

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Bachelor's or Higher

19.6%

High School or Higher

39.7%

Foreign Born

4.7%

Veterans

6.1%

Married

35.1%

Avg Household Size

2.5

Marital Status by Age

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Lake Charles, LA has a population of 81,679 with a median age of 36.2. The racial makeup is 47.4% White, 4.7% Hispanic, 42.8% Black, 2.6% Asian. About 19.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The foreign-born population is 4.7%.