In 2018, the population of Lake Charles, Louisiana was
76,267 people, while the Greater Lake Charles Metropolitan area has a total population of
207,050 people. Lake Charles is located in Calcasieu.
The median age is
36,
which is
95% above national average, making it one of the
best places to live for young professionals.
Lake Charles’s median household income is
$49,566,
which is
79%
above national average. The median property value is
$147,800, which is
53% above national average. Lake Charles's Median rent is
$814, which is
80% above national average, and the
homeownership rate is
68%.
Lake Charles, Louisiana has crime index
127,
which is above national average.