Living in Lake Charles, LA
Lake Charles SnackAbility
4Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
5/10
Housing
7
Affordability
5
Diversity
9
Safety
3
Amenities
9
Education
7
Commute
9.5
Lake Charles, LA Crime Report
4,352Total Crimes
5,590.1Total Crimes / 100k People
117.65%
Above National Average
Lake Charles, LA Cost Of Living
87Lake Charles's Overall Cost Of Living
0.9x
Lower Than The National Average
Lake Charles, Louisiana Info Snack
Lake Charles (French: Lac Charles) is the fifth-largest incorporated city in the U.S. state of Louisiana, located on Lake Charles, Prien Lake, and the Calcasieu River. Founded in 1861 in Calcasieu Parish, it is a major industrial, cultural, and educational center in the southwest region of the state.
Population
76,267
Unemployment
6.8%
Poverty
23.3%
Median Home
$149,700
Median Income
$41,538
Median Rent
$803
Lake Charles, LA Photos
Source: Wikipedia User CTtcg | CC BY-SA 4.0
Source: Wikipedia User CTtcg | CC BY-SA 4.0
Source: Wikipedia User CTtcg | CC BY-SA 4.0
Rankings for Lake Charles in Louisiana
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Map Of Lake Charles, LA
Population over time in Lake Charles
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 76,267 | 1.4% |
| 2016 | 75,194 | 0.2% |
| 2015 | 75,044 | 1.2% |
| 2014 | 74,190 | 0.9% |
| 2013 | 73,503 | 0.9% |
| 2012 | 72,826 | 0.9% |
| 2011 | 72,204 | 0.8% |
| 2010 | 71,630 | 0.6% |
| 2009 | 71,224 | - |
| Crime/100k | Lake Charles | LA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 738.6 | 537.5 | 368.9 |
| Murder | 7.7 | 11.4 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 172.1 | 98.0 | 86.2 |
| Aggravated Assault | 488.1 | 383.4 | 246.8 |
| Property Crime | 4851.5 | 3276.0 | 2199.5 |
| Burglary | 2369.9 | 668.1 | 376.0 |
| Larceny | 2104.0 | 2360.4 | 1594.6 |
| Car Theft | 377.6 | 247.6 | 228.9 |
Race / Ethnicity in Lake Charles
| Race | Lake Charles | LA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 42.9% | 58.8% | 61.1% |
| African American | 48.3% | 32.0% | 12.3% |
| American Indian | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Asian | 1.9% | 1.7% | 5.4% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Two Or More | 2.5% | 1.7% | 2.4% |
| Hispanic | 3.7% | 5.0% | 17.8% |
Household Income For Lake Charles, Louisiana
| Income | Lake Charles | LA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 10.2% | 9.6% | 6.3% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 6.8% | 6.2% | 4.6% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 16.3% | 12.2% | 9.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 10.2% | 10.7% | 9.3% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 14.3% | 12.9% | 12.6% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 15.9% | 16.2% | 17.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 9.6% | 10.9% | 12.5% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 8.4% | 12.3% | 14.6% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 4.3% | 4.7% | 6.3% |
| $200,000 or more | 4.0% | 4.3% | 7.0% |
Gender in Lake Charles
| Gender | Lake Charles | LA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.9% | 51.1% | 50.8% |
| Male | 48.1% | 48.9% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Lake Charles for adults over 25
| Education | Lake Charles | LA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 6.0% | 4.0% | 6.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 9.0% | 10.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 28.0% | 34.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 24.0% | 21.0% | 21.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 6.0% | 6.0% | 8.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 17.0% | 16.0% | 19.0% |
| Master's Degree | 7.0% | 6.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 2.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
