Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Calcasieu Parish is located in Louisiana with a total population of 208,668. It is the 7th most populous county out of 64 in Louisiana.

Age Demographics

The median age in Calcasieu Parish is 37.2 years. This is 2% lower than the state median of 37.8 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Calcasieu Parish is $67,849. This is 13% higher than the state median of $60,023. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 14% lower. The poverty rate stands at 17.8%. This is 6% lower than the state poverty rate of 18.9%. The unemployment rate is 5.5%. This is 13% lower than the state rate of 6.3%. The median home value is $208,500. Housing costs are about average than the state median of $208,700. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.1x. 72.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 7% higher than the state average of 67.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Calcasieu Parish is White (non-Hispanic), making up 65.3% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 23.7%.

Education

24.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 7% lower than the state rate of 26.6%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 89.4%.