Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana Demographics 2026
Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana has a population of 207,088, the 7th most populous county in Louisiana. The median household income is $67,564 and the median home value is $217,000. The poverty rate is 17.4%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Calcasieu Parish Quick Facts
How Calcasieu Parish Changed
Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.
| Metric | 2019–2023 | 2020–2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 208,668 | 207,088 | -0.8% |
| Median household income | $67,849 | $67,564 | -0.4% |
| Median home value | $208,500 | $217,000 | +4.1% |
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
Moderate diversity with one or two groups making up the majority.
State average: 59 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Cities & Places in Calcasieu Parish
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Charles | 81,143 | $59,235 | 23.3% | $214,300 |
| Sulphur | 20,775 | $61,760 | 16.0% | $182,900 |
| Moss Bluff | 12,482 | $92,036 | 8.9% | $252,900 |
| Prien | 7,119 | $87,292 | 6.3% | $278,000 |
| Westlake | 4,743 | $68,381 | 12.1% | $166,100 |
| Carlyss | 4,412 | $78,179 | 16.1% | $173,200 |
| Iowa | 3,200 | $59,779 | 15.8% | $249,200 |
| Vinton | 3,176 | $41,875 | 32.7% | $106,800 |
| DeQuincy | 2,931 | $44,281 | 16.5% | $124,500 |
| Hayes | 690 | $140,278 | 11.3% | $173,100 |
| Gillis | 667 | N/A | 0.0% | N/A |
| Starks | 314 | $16,088 | 44.3% | $150,000 |
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Population Overview
Calcasieu Parish is located in Louisiana with a total population of 207,088. It is the 7th most populous county out of 64 in Louisiana. The county encompasses 12 Census-designated places.
Age Demographics
The median age in Calcasieu Parish is 37.4 years. This is 2% lower than the state median of 38.0 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Calcasieu Parish is $67,564. This is 11% higher than the state median of $60,756. It is also 16% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 17.4%. This is 8% lower than the state poverty rate of 18.9%. The unemployment rate is 5.4%. This is 14% lower than the state rate of 6.3%. The median home value is $217,000. Housing costs are about the same as the state median of $216,500. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.2x. 72.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 8% higher than the state average of 67.4%.
Race & Ethnicity
The largest racial or ethnic group in Calcasieu Parish is White (non-Hispanic), making up 64.7% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 23.3%.
Education
24.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 8% lower than the state rate of 27.0%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 89.8%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All figures for Calcasieu Parish come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against Louisiana and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana?
Calcasieu Parish has a population of 207,088, making it the 7th most populous county in Louisiana.
What is the median income in Calcasieu Parish?
The median household income in Calcasieu Parish is $67,564 with a poverty rate of 17.4%.
How many cities are in Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana?
Calcasieu Parish contains 12 Census-designated places.