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Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana Population 2021
Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana's estimated population is 203,954 with a growth rate of 0.13% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana is the 8th largest county inLouisiana. The 2010 Population was 193,026 and has seen a growth of 5.66% since this time.
Note: 2020 and 2021 data is projected
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 203,954 | 259 | 0.13% |
| 2020 | 203,695 | 259 | 0.13% |
| 2019 | 203,436 | 259 | 0.13% |
| 2018 | 203,177 | 711 | 0.35% |
| 2017 | 202,466 | 1,898 | 0.95% |
| 2016 | 200,568 | 2,118 | 1.07% |
| 2015 | 198,450 | 1,880 | 0.96% |
| 2014 | 196,570 | 1,078 | 0.55% |
| 2013 | 195,492 | 1,013 | 0.52% |
| 2012 | 194,479 | 618 | 0.32% |
| 2011 | 193,861 | 835 | 0.43% |
| 2010 | 193,026 | 24,892 | 14.80% |
| 1990 | 168,134 | 911 | 0.54% |
| 1980 | 167,223 | 21,808 | 15.00% |
| 1970 | 145,415 | -60 | -0.04% |
| 1960 | 145,475 | 55,840 | 62.30% |
| 1950 | 89,635 | 33,129 | 58.63% |
| 1940 | 56,506 | 14,543 | 34.66% |
| 1930 | 41,963 | 9,156 | 27.91% |
| 1920 | 32,807 | -29,960 | -47.73% |
| 1910 | 62,767 | 32,339 | 106.28% |
| 1900 | 30,428 | 10,252 | 50.81% |
| 1890 | 20,176 | 7,692 | 61.61% |
| 1880 | 12,484 | 5,751 | 85.42% |
| 1870 | 6,733 | 805 | 13.58% |
| 1860 | 5,928 | 2,014 | 51.46% |
| 1850 | 3,914 | 1,857 | 90.28% |
| 1840 | 2,057 | 0.00% |
2021 Growth Rate
0.13% (259)
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State
Founded
March 24, 1840
County Seat
Lat./Long.
2010 Population
193,026
Growth Since 2010
5.66% (10,928)
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 141,058 | 69.96% |
| Black or African American | 50,148 | 24.87% |
| Two or More Races | 4,877 | 2.42% |
| Asian | 2,842 | 1.41% |
| Some Other Race | 2,045 | 1.01% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 636 | 0.32% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 13 | 0.01% |
Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana Population Pyramid $2021
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| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 77,780 | 2.55 | 67.5 |
| Married | 34,436 | 3.24 | 85.9 |
| Non Family | 27,150 | 1.24 | 53.8 |
| Female | 12,395 | 3.29 | 48 |
| Male | 3,799 | 3.17 | 61.5 |
3.16
Average Family Size
2.55
Average Household Size
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 5,548 | 4.16% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 12,021 | 9.01% |
| High School Graduate | 45,462 | 34.07% |
| Some College | 30,661 | 22.98% |
| Associates Degree | 10,034 | 7.52% |
| Bachelors Degree | 19,776 | 14.82% |
| Graduate Degree | 9,928 | 7.44% |
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Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94,659 | 84,859 | 22,789 |
| Black | 30,835 | 24,849 | 4,782 |
| Hispanic | 3,985 | 2,745 | 770 |
| Asian | 1,800 | 1,433 | 814 |
| 2+ Races | 1,512 | 1,437 | 495 |
| Other Race | 1,436 | 875 | 134 |
| Native American | 494 | 357 | 71 |
| Islander | 13 | 13 | 4 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among islander people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 45.22%.
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$38,623
Average Earnings
$52,538
Average Male
$26,904
Average Female
Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana Language by Age
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Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana Language
93.24% of Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana residents speak only English, while 6.76% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 3.01% of the population.
Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 134,092 | 16,725 | 12.47% |
| Black | 48,784 | 13,849 | 28.39% |
| Hispanic | 7,120 | 1,921 | 26.98% |
| Multiple | 4,761 | 1,204 | 25.29% |
| Other | 2,015 | 549 | 27.25% |
| Asian | 2,804 | 481 | 17.15% |
| Native | 636 | 165 | 25.94% |
17.30%
Overall Poverty Rate
15.10%
Male Poverty Rate
19.38%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana
The race most likely to be in poverty in Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana is Black, with 28.39% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana is White, with 12.47% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.80%. Among those working part-time, it was 18.06%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 24.25%.
Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana Marital Status
Marriage Rates
45.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
47.8%
Male Marriage Rate
44.1%
Female Marriage Rate
Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana Married by Age and Sex
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Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana Marital Status by Race
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 9,325 | 8.58% |
| Black | 2,444 | 6.80% |
| Hispanic | 201 | 4.27% |
| 2+ Races | 95 | 4.15% |
| Other Race | 77 | 4.59% |
| Native American | 42 | 8.03% |
| Asian | 36 | 1.65% |
Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana Veterans by Education
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7.31%
Veteran Poverty Rate
33.90%
Veteran Disability Rate
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61%
Labor Force Participation
57.5%
Employment Rate
5.6%
Unemployment Rate
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Origin of Non-Citizens
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Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
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78.00%
Born in Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana
97.30%
Native Born
2.70%
Foreign Born
1.60%
Non Citizen
1.10%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
97.30% of Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana residents were born in the United States, with 78.00% having been born in Louisiana. 1.60% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
- US Census City/Town Population estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
- Population of States and Counties of the United States: 1790 - 1990