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70601
Lake Charles, LA
Calcasieu
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70605
Lake Charles, LA
Calcasieu
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70601
Lake Charles		 70605
Lake Charles
Population & People
Population 31,843 40,715 Best
Median Age 38.2 35.0 Best
Avg Household Size 2.5 Best 2.6
% Male 48.5% 47.1% Best
% Female 51.5% Best 52.9%
Race & Ethnicity
% White 30.5% Best 78.6%
% Hispanic 4.8% Best 5.9%
% Black 59.4% 10.0% Best
% Asian 0.7% Best 3.3%
% Other Race 3.8% 1.9% Best
Income & Poverty
Median HH Income $49,545 $88,337 Best
Median Family Income — —
% Below Poverty 27.1% 9.9% Best
Housing
Median Home Value $164,300 $293,800 Best
Median Rent $938 Best $1,348
Median Gross Rent — —
% Owner-Occupied 60.4% 72.3% Best
% Renter-Occupied 39.6% 27.7% Best
Total Housing Units 16,811 Best 17,926
% Vacant 24.3% 12.4% Best
Education
% College Grad 34.6% 53.3% Best
Bachelors+ 7,055 13,337 Best
Employment
Unemployment Rate 7.0% 3.1% Best
Labor Force 14,820 Best 21,272
Employed 13,774 20,531 Best
Commute
% Drove Alone 80.4% Best 87.4%
% Public Transit 0.1% 0.0% Best
% Work From Home 4.7% Best 5.4%
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