City

Dequincy, LA

1 ZIP code  ·  Calcasieu County  ·  Louisiana

👥8,178Population
💰$72,170Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂37.5Median Age
🏠$195,300Median Home Value▼ 30% below avg
🎓23.8%College Grads▼ 39% below avg
📊2.9%Unemployment▼ 41% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.4% Female 48.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 82.1%Hispanic: 3.8%Black: 8.9%Other: 4.4%Race
White82.1%
Hispanic3.8%
Black8.9%
Other4.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
19%
18–24
6%
25–44
31%
45–64
24%
65+
4%

Key Indicators

Median Age37.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.91
Below Poverty12.5% ▲ 25% above avg
College Grads23.8% ▼ 39% below avg
Unemployment2.9% ▼ 41% below avg
No HS Diploma25 (0.5%)
HS Graduate2,041 (41.8%)
Some College806 (16.5%)
Associates851 (17.4%)
Bachelors263 (5.4%)
Graduate Degree899 (18.4%)

Education

No HS: 0.5%HS Grad: 41.8%Some College: 16.5%Associates: 17.4%Bachelors: 5.4%Graduate: 18.4%Edu
No HS0.5%
HS Grad41.8%
Some College16.5%
Associates17.4%
Bachelors5.4%
Graduate18.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 84.7%Renter: 15.3%Tenure
Owner84.7%
Renter15.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
13%
$50k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
6%
$150k–$200k
18%
$200k–$300k
28%
$300k–$500k
13%
Over $500k
8%

Financials

Median HH Income$72,170 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$195,300 ▼ 30% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$753/mo
Total Housing Units3,223
Vacant Units590

Income Distribution

Under $25k
21%
$25k–$50k
15%
$50k–$75k
13%
$75k–$100k
18%
$100k–$150k
12%
$150k–$200k
15%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
81%
Public Transit
2%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
15%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
22%
15–30 min
24%
30–45 min
33%
Over 45 min
22%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
8%
1960s–1970s
10%
1980s–1990s
16%
2000+
63%
About Dequincy, LA

Dequincy is a city in Louisiana, located in Calcasieu County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 8,178 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 37.5 years.

Economically, Dequincy is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $72,170 is near the national average. Approximately 12.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.9%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Dequincy is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $195,300, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $753 per month. Homeownership is high at 84.7%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Dequincy is less-educated. 23.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (82.11%).

Dequincy, LA offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Louisiana.

ZIP Codes in Dequincy
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
70633 8,178 $72,170 $195,300 $753 2.9% 23.8% 84.7%