Town · Louisiana
Lake Arthur, Louisiana
Lake Arthur, town, in Jefferson Davis Parish, Louisiana. Lake Arthur had 2,569 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 0.9% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 2,595 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 2,585 (±18). GEOID 2241050.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
2,569
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 2,595 · ACS 2020-2024: 2,585 ±18
Median household income
$53,920
±$16,539 (90% margin)
Louisiana: $60,756
Median home value
$83,600
±$26,269 (90% margin)
Louisiana: $216,500
Median gross rent
$723
±$129 (90% margin)
Louisiana: $1,064
Where is Lake Arthur and what county is it in?
Lake Arthur is a town in Jefferson Davis Parish, Louisiana. It covers 1.9 square miles of land, 1,400 residents per square mile in 2020.
Lake Arthur is in the Lake Charles, LA metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 3 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Lake Arthur, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 2,569 people lived in Lake Arthur on July 1, 2025, down 0.9% since 2020, in line with Louisiana (−0.9%). The 2020 Census counted 2,595 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 2,585 (±18).
| Measure | Lake Arthur | Jefferson Davis Parish | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 2,585 ±18 | 31,924 | −161 |
| Households | 1,035 ±133 | 12,068 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.50 ±0.32 | 2.60 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 1,335 ±142 | 14,229 | no clear change |
Lake Arthur's population since 2000
From 3,007 in 2000 to 2,569 in 2025: down 14.6%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Lake Arthur as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Lake Arthur?
The median resident of Lake Arthur is 37.3 years old; 21.8% are under 18 and 15.4% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 87.2%, then non-Hispanic Black residents at 8.5%.
| Measure | Lake Arthur | Jefferson Davis Parish | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 37.3 ±4.2 | 38.1 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 21.8% ±5.2 pts | 25.1% | – |
| 65 years and over | 15.4% ±4.6 pts | 17.3% | – |
| Male | 47.1% ±5.6 pts | 49.8% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.5% ±1.7 pts | 2.5% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 87.2% ±7.4 pts | 77.1% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 8.5% ±6.4 pts | 14.5% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.7 pts | 0.2% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.7 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.7 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 1.9% ±1.5 pts | 4.8% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 1.0% ±1.8 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 0.2% ±0.4 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 4.1% ±2.3 pts | 6.1% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 6.3% ±4.7 pts | 6.6% | – |
| With a disability | 19.7% ±4.3 pts | 17.6% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 8.1% ±3.4 pts | 5.8% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 75.3% ±6.7 pts | 84.7% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 13.5% ±5.7 pts | 15.4% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 3.0% ±2.8 pts | 5.3% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 94.1% ±3.5 pts | 90.8% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.5% ±0.8 pts | 0.3% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Lake Arthur earn?
Half of Lake Arthur's 1,035 households earn less than $53,920 a year (±$16,539), against $57,341 in Jefferson Davis Parish and $60,756 in Louisiana. In 2015-2019 it was $40,972 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 23.3% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Lake Arthur | Jefferson Davis Parish | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $53,920 ±$16,539 | $57,341 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $67,685 ±$13,260 | $75,913 | – |
| Per capita income | $29,024 ±$6,106 | $30,949 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 23.3% ±8.8 pts | 14.6% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 31.0% ±17.4 pts | 14.5% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 18.9% ±7.5 pts | 20.3% | – |
| Households with a computer | 87.6% ±5.6 pts | 89.3% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 84.3% ±6.9 pts | 81.1% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Lake Arthur?
Owners occupy 66.3% of Lake Arthur's occupied homes and renters 33.7%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $83,600 by its owner (±$26,269). The median renter pays $723 a month including utilities, and 31.4% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Lake Arthur | Jefferson Davis Parish | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $83,600 ±$26,269 | $150,800 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $723 ±$129 | $848 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 31.4% ±16.8 pts | 35.8% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,465 ±$259 | $1,309 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 66.3% ±10.6 pts | 77.1% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 33.7% ±10.6 pts | 22.9% | – |
| Housing units | 1,335 ±142 | 14,229 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0% ±6.3 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 9.1% ±10.7 pts | 3.8% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 74.8% ±9.2 pts | 74.5% | – |
| Mobile homes | 21.9% ±9.2 pts | 18.8% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.0% ±3.3 pts | 2.2% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 7.5% ±5.0 pts | 9.1% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 9.9% ±4.7 pts | 5.5% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 7.5% ±7.3 pts | 5.5% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How do people in Lake Arthur work and get to work?
82.3% of Lake Arthur's workers drive alone. The average trip to work takes 46.9 minutes.
| Measure | Lake Arthur | Jefferson Davis Parish | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 58.6% ±6.1 pts | 55.0% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 4.7% ±3.5 pts | 4.7% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 82.3% ±10.2 pts | 86.5% | – |
| Carpooled | 9.5% ±8.0 pts | 6.4% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±3.8 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Walked | 3.5% ±2.8 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Worked from home | 0.0% ±3.8 pts | 4.2% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 46.9 min ±16.3 | 34.1 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Lake Arthur?
1 census tract lies mostly in Lake Arthur, and 1 more reaches into it (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 4.01Jefferson Davis Parish | 2,725 | $51,042 |
| Tract 4.02Jefferson Davis Parish | 3,788 | $71,579 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Lake Arthur) · Census block assignment files
How does Lake Arthur compare with other places in Louisiana?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Lake Arthur is the 6,820th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 103rd-most populous of 304 in Louisiana.
Lake Arthur ranks 135th of 251 places in Louisiana with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 103rd | 304 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 50th | 156 |
| Residents per square mile | 85th | 263 |
| Median household income | 135th | 251 |
| Per capita income | 144th | 263 |
| Median home value | 229th | 247 |
| Median gross rent | 194th | 229 |
| Poverty rate | 103rd | 216 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 170th | 229 |
| Median age | 149th | 262 |
| Owner-occupied share | 149th | 260 |
| Travel time to work | 3rd | 260 |
Lake Arthur's figures with every place in Louisiana (CSV)
Every place in Louisiana, sortable · Compare Lake Arthur with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Lake Arthur?
21 of the 57 figures for Lake Arthur on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Lake Arthur are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Lake Arthur.