2023 ACS Census Data · Population 208,668
Calcasieu Parish is a mid-sized county in Louisiana with a population of 208,668. The median household income is $67,849, near the national median. The poverty rate is 17.8%, median home value is $208,500, and 24.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Population
208,668
2023 estimate
Rank #332 of 3,222 counties
Median Income?The midpoint of all household incomes — half of households earn more, half earn less.Learn more →
$67,849
Household
Rank #1215 of 3,222 counties
Median Home Value?Estimated market value of owner-occupied homes at the 50th percentile.
$208,500
Owner-occupied
Rank #1145 of 3,222 counties
Bachelor's Degree+?Percent of adults 25 and older who hold at least a bachelor's degree.Learn more →
24.7%
Adults 25+
Rank #1187 of 3,222 counties
Location
Population breakdown by race, ethnicity, and age
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Female Population?Percent of the total population identifying as female.
51.0%
Foreign-Born?Percent of residents born outside the United States.
3.3%
Speak Non-English at Home?Percent of households where a language other than English is spoken at home.
6.4%
Veterans?Percent of civilian population 18 and over who have served in the U.S. armed forces.
5.6%
Income, poverty, and employment data from the American Community Survey
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Household Income
23% above Louisiana avg·4% above national avg
Poverty Rate
16% above Louisiana avg·19% below national avg
Labor Force Participation
13% above Louisiana avg·4% above national avg
Economic Indicators
Per Capita Income?Total income divided by total population — the average income per person, regardless of household size.Learn more →
$35,568
Poverty Rate?Percent of residents living below the federal poverty line, which varies by household size.Learn more →
17.8%
Labor Force Participation?Percent of civilians 16+ who are employed or actively looking for work.Learn more →
60.2%
Home values, ownership rates, and rental costs
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Home Value
29% above Louisiana avg·0% below national avg
Median Monthly Rent
26% above Louisiana avg·18% above national avg
Home Ownership Rate
0% above Louisiana avg·1% below national avg
Housing Cost Burden
1% below Louisiana avg·3% below national avg
Housing Units
94,462
Households
76,995
Ownership & Cost Burden
Persons per Household?Average number of people living in each occupied housing unit.
2.7
Median Owner Costs (w/ Mortgage)?Typical monthly costs for homeowners with a mortgage, including principal, interest, taxes, and insurance.Learn more →
$1,491
Broadband Subscription?Percent of households with a broadband internet subscription.Learn more →
85.1%
Mean Commute Time?Average one-way travel time to work, in minutes, for workers 16 and older.Learn more →
22 min
Educational attainment among adults
Benchmarks vs State & National
Bachelor's Degree Rate
32% above Louisiana avg·2% above national avg
High School Graduation Rate
6% above Louisiana avg·1% above national avg
Attainment
Health & Access
With Disability (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 with a cognitive, physical, or sensory disability.Learn more →
10.3%
Without Health Insurance (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 who lack any form of health insurance coverage.Learn more →
9.0%
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