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Lake Charles city, Louisiana

Official LSAD Designation: Lake Charles city • Census GEOID: 2241155 • Calcasieu Parish

Economy & Workforce Profile

Income, poverty, and workforce indicators for Lake Charles city.

Economic Indicator Estimate Margin of Error
Median Household Income $59,235 ±$3,575
Per Capita Income $35,860 ±$2,736
Poverty Rate 23.3% ±2.5%
Population Below Poverty Level 18,414 ±1,976
Unemployment Rate 6.6% ±1.5%
Civilian Labor Force, Employed 37,303 ±1,611
Broadband Internet Rate 85.4% ±1.5%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).