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| Heading | Statistic |
|---|---|
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| City Name | Lake Charles |
| State Name | Louisiana |
| County Name | Calcasieu |
| Universities | 5 |
| Law Enforcement | 7 Locations |
| Hospitals | 8 |
| Heading | Statistic |
|---|---|
| Current Population | 79,106 |
| Housing Units | 41,389 |
| Median Home Value | $218,500 |
| Avg Income | $89,878 |
| Occupied Houses | 32,463 |
| Vacant Houses | 8,926 |
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Population Figures for Lake Charles
Lake Charles Population Between 2010 and 2022
The line chart below shows the population in Lake Charles between 2010 and 2022. Back in 2010 there were 72,163 people living in the city of Lake Charles. Since then the population has increased to 79,106 people.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2022 | 79,106 |
| 2021 | 81,102 |
| 2019 | 78,395 |
| 2018 | 77,999 |
| 2017 | 77,125 |
| 2016 | 76,861 |
| 2015 | 76,066 |
| 2014 | 74,875 |
| 2013 | 74,032 |
| 2012 | 73,481 |
| 2011 | 72,475 |
| 2010 | 72,163 |
Total Population by Age in Lake Charles
Lake Charles has a total population of 79,106. In the bar chart and table below, this population is split into 18 different age range segments.
Most inhabitants of Lake Charles are in the 20 to 24 years age bracket. As of the last census, there are 6,679 people in this segment.
The 85 years and over segment is the smallest age range in Lake Charles. There are just 1,930 people in this category.
| Age Range | Population |
|---|---|
| Under 5 | 5,941 |
| 5 to 9 | 3,111 |
| 10 to 14 | 4,846 |
| 15 to 19 | 5,624 |
| 20 to 24 | 6,679 |
| 25 to 29 | 4,574 |
| 30 to 34 | 5,600 |
| 35 to 39 | 6,199 |
| 40 to 44 | 4,782 |
| Age Range | Population |
|---|---|
| 45 to 49 | 4,321 |
| 50 to 54 | 3,102 |
| 55 to 59 | 2,730 |
| 60 to 64 | 6,627 |
| 65 to 69 | 5,279 |
| 70 to 74 | 2,943 |
| 75 to 79 | 2,543 |
| 80 to 84 | 2,275 |
| Over 85 | 1,930 |
Race and Gender Population of Lake Charles
Men make up the highest portion of people in Lake Charles. There are 40,184 men and 38,922 women in this city.
This gives you a ratio of 2 men to women in Lake Charles
There are no people who identify as: Native Hawaiian in Lake Charles.
Most people in this zip code are White, with a total of 39,925 people in this category.
The chart and table below shows the population of people and which race they belong to in Lake Charles
| Gender | Population |
|---|---|
| Male | 40,184 |
| Female | 38,922 |
| Race | Population |
|---|---|
| White | 39925 |
| Black or African American | 36895 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1970 |
| Asian | 2704 |
| Other Race | 4259 |
Real Estate Figures for Lake Charles
| Total Households | Avg. Household Size | Total Families | Average Family Size | Owner/Renter Occupied |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 32,463 | 2 | 19,511 | 3 | 55.90% - 44.10% |
Housing Types in Lake Charles
Below are two charts showing the amount of occupied vs vacant homes and the amount of renter vs owner occupied houses in Lake Charles.
Lake Charles has 55.90% occupied by home owners. 55.90% of housing units in Lake Charles are occupied by renters. This means that out of a total of 41,389 there are a 8,926 vacant units and 32,463 housing units that are currently occupied.
Homeowners have a vacancy rate of
| Occupied Units | Vacant Units | Owner Vacancy Rate | Rental Vacancy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 41,389 | 8,926 | 1% | 13% |
| Owner-Occupied | Renter-Occupied |
|---|---|
| 55.90% | 44.10% |
Property Value in Lake Charles
Most homes in Lake Charles are valued $200,000 to $299,999, with 5,061 houses in this category.
There are just 83 houses valued at $200,000 to $299,999. As you can see in the chart and table below, this is the smallest segment in this zip code.
| House Value | Units |
|---|---|
| Less than $50,000 | 1,067 |
| $50,000 to $99,999 | 1,984 |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 2,156 |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 2,792 |
| $200,000 to $299,999 | 5,061 |
| House Value | Units |
|---|---|
| $300,000 to $499,999 | 3,763 |
| $500,000 to $999,999 | 1,244 |
| $1,000,000 or more | 83 |
| Median House Value | $1,157 |
Household Income Generated 12-months of 2022
The chart and tables below show the household income segments for households in the Lake Charles. 6.60% of households are on the low end, earning less than $10,000 in 2022.
On the other end, 6.60% of households earned more than $200,000 in the same year. You will also see that the mean income of this zipcode is around $89,878.
Most households in Lake Charles earn in the Median income (dollars) range. 56,666% of households are in this segment.
| Income Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 6.60% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 7.10% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 13.00% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 5.90% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 12.20% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 19.10% |
| Income Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 8.40% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 15.20% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 6.00% |
| $200,000 or more | 6.60% |
| Mean income | $89,878 |
Bedrooms, Rooms and Units in Structures in Lake Charles
Below are three pie charts and tables showing the amount of bedrooms, total rooms and structures in houses for this zip code.
Most houses in Lake Charles have 3 bedrooms, with a total of 16,569 houses.
In regards to rooms in general, people in this zip code have an average of 5 rooms in their house. Most houses actually have 4 rooms in their house. 9,431 homes fit into this category.
9,431 homes in Lake Charles are in the 1-unit, detached category, which is the most common in terms of structures for this area.
The largest homes tracked, which are 20 units or more, make up 3741 of the houses in this zip code. On the other end, 29,775 houses make up the smallest homes, which are 1 unit, mobile homes or boats.
| Bedrooms | Units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom | 96 |
| 1 bedroom | 5,219 |
| 2 bedrooms | 12,997 |
| 3 bedrooms | 16,569 |
| 4 bedrooms | 5,889 |
| 5 or more bedrooms | 619 |
| Rooms | Units |
|---|---|
| 1 room | 96 |
| 2 rooms | 2,339 |
| 3 rooms | 5,222 |
| 4 rooms | 9,431 |
| 5 rooms | 5,992 |
| 6 rooms | 7,404 |
| 7 rooms | 3,938 |
| 8 rooms | 3,350 |
| 9 rooms or more | 3,617 |
| Median rooms | 5 |
| Units in Structure | Units |
|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached | 28088 |
| 1-unit, attached | 651 |
| 2 units | 2212 |
| 3 or 4 units | 1630 |
| 5 to 9 units | 1101 |
| 10 to 19 units | 2930 |
| 20 or more units | 3741 |
| Mobile home | 1036 |
| Boat, RV, van, etc. | 0 |
Year that Homes were Built in Lake Charles
Most homes in Lake Charles were Built 2010 to 2019. A total of 7,745 homes were built during this period.
The lowest rate of building development in Lake Charles came between 2020 or later. Only 900 were built during this period.
| Years | Units |
|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later | 900 |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 7,745 |
| Built 2000 to 2009 | 3,449 |
| Built 1990 to 1999 | 4,441 |
| Built 1980 to 1989 | 3,947 |
| Years | Units |
|---|---|
| Built 1970 to 1979 | 6,770 |
| Built 1960 to 1969 | 6,682 |
| Built 1950 to 1959 | 4,040 |
| Built 1940 to 1949 | 1,308 |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 2,107 |
Financial and Employment Figures for Lake Charles
Education and Learning
Lake Charles Colleges and Universities List
There are 5 colleges and universities in Lake Charles. Below you will find the full list for this state. Please feel free to download this data as a CSV or Excel file. Please get in touch if you need any other data or help.
| Name | City | Zip Code | Employees | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AVERY JAMES SCHOOL OF COSMETOLOGY | LAKE CHARLES | 70601 | 6 | 56 |
| SOWELA TECHNICAL COMMUNITY COLLEGE | LAKE CHARLES | 70615 | 302 | 2,914 |
| STAGE ONE-THE HAIR SCHOOL | LAKE CHARLES | 70605 | 6 | 43 |
| UNITECH TRAINING ACADEMY-LAKE CHARLES | LAKE CHARLES | 70601 | 8 | 23 |
| MCNEESE STATE UNIVERSITY | LAKE CHARLES | 70605 | 759 | 7,284 |
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Healthcare and Hospitals
In Lake Charles there are a total of 8. In the table below you will see every hospital and medical facility in this state. You can download the data to see all the information we have on each hospital.
| Name | City | Zip Code | Beds | Trauma |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LAKE CHARLES MEMORIAL HOSPITAL FOR WOMEN | LAKE CHARLES | 70605 | 38 | NOT AVAILABLE |
| OCEANS BEHAVIORAL HOSPITAL OF LAKE CHARLES | LAKE CHARLES | 70605 | 20 | NOT AVAILABLE |
| CALCASIEU OAKS PSYCHIATRIC HOSPITAL | LAKE CHARLES | 70601 | 24 | NOT AVAILABLE |
| LAKE AREA MEDICAL CENTER | LAKE CHARLES | 70605 | -999 | NOT AVAILABLE |
| EXTENDED CARE OF SOUTHWEST LOUISIANA | LAKE CHARLES | 70601 | -999 | NOT AVAILABLE |
| LAKE CHARLES MEMORIAL HOSPITAL | LAKE CHARLES | 70601 | 306 | NOT AVAILABLE |
| WALTER OLIN MOSS REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER | LAKE CHARLES | 70607 | 74 | NOT AVAILABLE |
| MEMORIAL SPECIALTY HOSPITAL | LAKE CHARLES | 70601 | 228 | NOT AVAILABLE |
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Crime and Law Enforcement
| Name | City | Zip Code | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| CALCASIEU PARISH SHERIFFS DEPARTMENT | LAKE CHARLES | 70615 | SHERIFF'S OFFICE |
| LAKE CHARLES POLICE DEPARTMENT | LAKE CHARLES | 70601 | LOCAL POLICE DEPARTMENT |
| CALCASIEU CORRECTIONAL CENTER | LAKE CHARLES | 70615 | LOCAL POLICE DEPARTMENT |
| LOUISIANA STATE POLICE TROOP D - LAKE CHARLES | LAKE CHARLES | 70615 | PRIMARY STATE AGENCY |
| MCNEESE STATE UNIVERSITY POLICE DEPARTMENT | LAKE CHARLES | 70605 | SPECIAL JURISDICTION |
| LAKE CHARLES HARBOR POLICE | LAKE CHARLES | 70601 | SPECIAL JURISDICTION |
| WARD 3 - LAKE CHARLES MARSHALS OFFICE | LAKE CHARLES | 70601 | CONSTABLE/MARSHAL |
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Full Zip Code List for Lake Charles
There are a total of 11 in Lake Charles 5 digit zip codes. You can use the list below to check which zip codes are in this state. Alternatively you can download the full list as an Excel file.
| Zip Code | Zip Code | Zip Code | Zip Code | Zip Code | Zip Code |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 70606 | 70615 | 70601 | 70629 | 70612 | 70607 |
| 70616 | 70602 | 70605 | 70611 | 70609 |
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Products for Lake Charles Zip Codes
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