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Lake Charles

County Seat:
No
Area (mi²):
47.469
State:
Louisiana

Lake Charles is a city located in Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana. Lake Charles has a 2026 population of 81,157. Lake Charles is currently growing at a rate of 1.53% annually but its population has decreased by -4.39% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 84,885 in 2020.

81.2K
Total Population
1,710
Density (mi²)
1.2K 1.53%
Growth

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)