Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana
LA · FIPS 22019 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 207,088 | — | #339 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $67,564 | -10.1% | #1,379 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 37.4 years | -3.9% | #2,688 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $217,000 | -23.0% | #1,223 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,109 | -4.6% | #698 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 17.4% | +37.9% | #2,367 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Calcasieu Parish has a population of 207,088, making it the #339 most populous county in the US. The median age is 37.4 years, which is 3.9% below the national median.
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The median household income in Calcasieu Parish is $67,564, ranking #1,379 out of 3,222 counties — 10.1% below the national median. The poverty rate is 17.4% and unemployment stands at 5.4%.
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The median home value in Calcasieu Parish is $217,000 (-23.0% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,109/mo and the homeownership rate is 72.8%.
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92.4% of residents in Calcasieu Parish have health insurance coverage, which is 0.8% above the national rate.
About Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana
Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana has a total population of 207,088, making it the 339th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Calcasieu Parish is 37.4 years, which is 3.9% below the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Calcasieu Parish is $67,564, which ranks #1,379 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 10.1% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 17.4%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 5.4%.
The median home value in Calcasieu Parish is $217,000, 23.0% below the national median. Renters in Calcasieu Parish pay a median gross rent of $1,109 per month. The homeownership rate is 72.8%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Calcasieu Parish, 24.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 26.3% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 92.4% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 22.8 min.
Calcasieu Parish is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 64.7% of the population, followed by Black (non-Hispanic) (23.3%) and Hispanic or Latino (5.4%).
All data for Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.