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Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana
Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana. Calcasieu Parish had 208,466 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 3.8% since 2020, a steeper fall than Louisiana's (−0.9%). It holds 12 places (6 cities, villages and boroughs and 6 census-designated) and 56 census tracts. GEOID 22019.
Calcasieu Parish is one of the 3 counties of the Lake Charles, LA metropolitan statistical area (the Census Bureau's July 2023 delineation).
Residents, July 2025 estimate
208,466
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 216,785 · ACS 2020-2024: 207,088
Median household income
$67,564
±$2,636 (90% margin)
Louisiana: $60,756
Median home value
$217,000
±$6,701 (90% margin)
Louisiana: $216,500
Median gross rent
$1,109
±$31 (90% margin)
Louisiana: $1,064
How many people live in Calcasieu Parish, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 216,785 residents in Calcasieu Parish. The Census Bureau estimates 208,466 for July 1, 2025, down 3.8% since 2020, a steeper fall than Louisiana's (−0.9%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 207,088 over 1,064 square miles of land.
| Measure | Calcasieu Parish | Louisiana | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 207,088 | 4,611,961 | +5,469 |
| Households | 77,957±1,088 | 1,804,780 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.62±0.04 | 2.49 | +0.07 |
| Housing units | 95,523±111 | 2,108,902 | +5,355 |
Calcasieu Parish's population since 2000
From 183,577 in 2000 to 208,466 in 2025: up 13.6%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts. 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); PEP Vintage 2025 (CO-EST2025); 2020 Census · Check it at data.census.gov
What cities and towns are in Calcasieu Parish?
Calcasieu Parish holds 12 places: 6 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places) and 6 census-designated places. The largest is Lake Charles with 82,676 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Lake Charles | 84,872 | $59,235 |
|---|---|---|
| Sulphur | 21,809 | $61,760 |
| Moss Bluff | 12,522 | $92,036 |
| Prien | 7,745 | $87,292 |
| Carlyss | 5,101 | $78,179 |
| Westlake | 4,781 | $68,381 |
| Iowa | 3,436 | $59,779 |
| Vinton | 3,400 | $41,875 |
| DeQuincy | 3,144 | $44,281 |
| GillisGEOID 2229045 | 800 | not published |
| HayesGEOID 2233490 | 676 | $140,278 |
| StarksGEOID 2272975 | 659 | $16,088 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 place-by-county parts · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Calcasieu Parish?
The median resident of Calcasieu Parish is 37.4 years old; 24.9% are under 18 and 16.1% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 64.7%, then non-Hispanic Black residents at 23.3%. 3.6% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Calcasieu Parish | Louisiana | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 37.4±0.2 | 38.0 | +1.3 |
| Under 18 years | 24.9%±0.1 pts | 23.5% | – |
| 65 years and over | 16.1%±0.1 pts | 16.7% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 5.4% | 7.2% | +1.8 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 64.7%±0.4 pts | 55.7% | −2.7 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 23.3%±0.7 pts | 30.5% | −1.5 pts |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 1.5%±0.1 pts | 1.7% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 4.3%±0.9 pts | 3.8% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.7%±0.4 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 3.6%±0.4 pts | 4.9% | +0.9 pts |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 6.5%±0.5 pts | 8.5% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 7.6%±0.7 pts | 6.1% | – |
| With a disability | 14.5%±0.8 pts | 16.3% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 7.6%±0.8 pts | 7.8% | −1.6 pts |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 89.8%±1.0 pts | 87.3% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 24.9%±1.3 pts | 27.0% | +2.6 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 8.6%±0.9 pts | 10.1% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.5%±0.5 pts | 1.6% | – |
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 Calcasieu Parish earn?
Half of Calcasieu Parish's 77,957 households earn less than $67,564 a year (±$2,636), against $60,756 in Louisiana. In 2015-2019 the median was $62,948 in 2024 dollars, so it rose by $4,616 after inflation. 17.4% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Calcasieu Parish | Louisiana | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $67,564±$2,636 | $60,756 | +$4,616 |
| Mean household income | $93,518±$3,499 | $87,038 | – |
| Per capita income | $36,113±$1,237 | $35,038 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 17.4%±1.4 pts | 18.9% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 24.2%±3.1 pts | 25.4% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 15.7%±1.1 pts | 17.3% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 86.3%±1.5 pts | 86.6% | – |
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 Calcasieu Parish?
Owners occupy 72.8% of Calcasieu Parish's occupied homes and renters 27.2%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $217,000 by its owner (±$6,701). The median renter pays $1,109 a month including utilities, and 43.9% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Calcasieu Parish | Louisiana | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $217,000±$6,701 | $216,500 | +$24,027 |
| Median gross rent | $1,109±$31 | $1,064 | +$85 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 43.9%±4.1 pts | 46.3% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,596±$41 | $1,604 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 72.8%±1.7 pts | 67.4% | +5.3 pts |
| Housing units | 95,523±111 | 2,108,902 | +5,355 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 1.6%±0.5 pts | 1.3% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 14.0%±2.4 pts | 7.8% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 68.5%±1.5 pts | 65.3% | – |
| Mobile homes | 13.9%±1.1 pts | 12.6% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 4.2%±0.6 pts | 1.8% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 4.2%±0.6 pts | 6.1% | – |
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 many new homes is Calcasieu Parish building?
Builders took permits for 468 new housing units across Calcasieu Parish in 2025 (448 single-family), 2.2 per 1,000 residents.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual county files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Calcasieu Parish get to work?
80.6% of Calcasieu Parish's workers drive alone and 5.6% work from home. The average trip to work takes 21.1 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 5.4%.
| Measure | Calcasieu Parish | Louisiana | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 61.0%±1.2 pts | 59.3% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 5.4%±0.8 pts | 6.3% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 80.6%±1.4 pts | 78.6% | – |
| Carpooled | 10.4%±1.1 pts | 8.7% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.2%±0.2 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Walked | 1.6%±0.4 pts | 1.8% | – |
| Worked from home | 5.6%±1.0 pts | 8.1% | +3.2 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 21.1 min±0.8 | 25.7 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 are Calcasieu Parish's census tracts?
Calcasieu Parish is divided into 56 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $22,159 (Tract 2) to $133,713 (Tract 18.03).
All 56 census tracts of Calcasieu Parish, with their figures
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Calcasieu Parish compare with Louisiana's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 7th of 64 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 39th of 64 |
| Residents per square mile | 10th of 64 |
| Median household income | 12th of 64 |
| Median home value | 14th of 64 |
| Median gross rent | 12th of 64 |
| Poverty rate | 40th of 64 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 13th of 64 |
| Median age | 46th of 64 |
Source: PlainCities ranks 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 these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
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