Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana Population 2022
Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana's estimated population is 204,213 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 in Louisiana. The 2010 Population was 193,026 and has seen a growth of 5.80% since this time.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1840 | 2,057 | 0.00% | |
| 1850 | 3,914 | 1,857 | 90.28% |
| 1860 | 5,928 | 2,014 | 51.46% |
| 1870 | 6,733 | 805 | 13.58% |
| 1880 | 12,484 | 5,751 | 85.42% |
| 1890 | 20,176 | 7,692 | 61.61% |
| 1900 | 30,428 | 10,252 | 50.81% |
| 1910 | 62,767 | 32,339 | 106.28% |
| 1920 | 32,807 | -29,960 | -47.73% |
| 1930 | 41,963 | 9,156 | 27.91% |
| 1940 | 56,506 | 14,543 | 34.66% |
| 1950 | 89,635 | 33,129 | 58.63% |
| 1960 | 145,475 | 55,840 | 62.30% |
| 1970 | 145,415 | -60 | -0.04% |
| 1980 | 167,223 | 21,808 | 15.00% |
| 1990 | 168,134 | 911 | 0.54% |
| 2010 | 193,026 | 24,892 | 14.80% |
| 2011 | 193,861 | 835 | 0.43% |
| 2012 | 194,479 | 618 | 0.32% |
| 2013 | 195,492 | 1,013 | 0.52% |
| 2014 | 196,570 | 1,078 | 0.55% |
| 2015 | 198,450 | 1,880 | 0.96% |
| 2016 | 200,568 | 2,118 | 1.07% |
| 2017 | 202,466 | 1,898 | 0.95% |
| 2018 | 203,177 | 711 | 0.35% |
| 2019 | 203,436 | 259 | 0.13% |
| 2020 | 203,695 | 259 | 0.13% |
| 2021 | 203,954 | 259 | 0.13% |
| 2022 | 204,213 | 259 | 0.13% |
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 140,656 | 69.34% |
| Black or African American | 51,057 | 25.17% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 481 | 0.24% |
| Asian | 3,026 | 1.49% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 2 | 0.00% |
| Some Other Race | 1,982 | 0.98% |
| Two or More Races | 5,654 | 2.79% |
Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 78,427 | 2.54 | 68.5 |
| Married | 36,269 | 3.23 | 86.7 |
| Male | 3,749 | 2.92 | 70.1 |
| Female | 11,702 | 3.35 | 44.4 |
| Non Family | 26,707 | 1.21 | 54.1 |
3.16
Average Family Size
2.54
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 4,599 | 3.42% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 12,345 | 9.17% |
| High School Graduate | 45,279 | 33.65% |
| Some College | 30,759 | 22.86% |
| Associates Degree | 12,140 | 9.02% |
| Bachelors Degree | 19,511 | 14.50% |
| Graduate Degree | 9,930 | 7.38% |
Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Islander | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Asian | 1,829 | 1,487 | 776 |
| 2+ Races | 2,370 | 2,267 | 947 |
| Hispanic | 4,426 | 3,243 | 1,096 |
| White | 94,914 | 85,215 | 22,387 |
| Black | 31,232 | 25,563 | 4,709 |
| Other Race | 1,376 | 888 | 129 |
| Native American | 383 | 349 | 27 |
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 islander people with a rate of 100.00%.
$41,016
Average Earnings
$53,583
Average Male
$27,463
Average Female
Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana Language by Age
Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana Language
94.01% of Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana residents speak only English, while 5.99% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 2.62% of the population.
Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 7,607 | 2,224 | 29.24% |
| Black | 49,743 | 13,595 | 27.33% |
| Multiple | 5,508 | 1,357 | 24.64% |
| Asian | 2,980 | 465 | 15.60% |
| White | 134,265 | 15,950 | 11.88% |
| Native | 481 | 54 | 11.23% |
| Other | 427 | NaN% |
16.74%
Overall Poverty Rate
14.65%
Male Poverty Rate
18.72%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana
The race most likely to be in poverty in Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana is Hispanic, with 29.24% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana is Other, with NaN% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.27%. Among those working part-time, it was 17.60%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 24.12%.
Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana Marital Status
Marriage Rates
48.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
51.0%
Male Marriage Rate
45.2%
Female Marriage Rate
Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana Married by Age and Sex
Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 8,773 | 8.10% |
| Black | 2,958 | 8.13% |
| Native American | 77 | 17.74% |
| Asian | 39 | 1.72% |
| Other Race | 55 | 3.27% |
| 2+ Races | 158 | 5.17% |
| Hispanic | 297 | 5.88% |
Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana Veterans by Education
8.49%
Veteran Poverty Rate
31.31%
Veteran Disability Rate
61.1%
Labor Force Participation
57.5%
Employment Rate
5.8%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
78.58%
Born in Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana
97.17%
Native Born
2.83%
Foreign Born
1.63%
Non Citizen
1.19%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
97.17% of Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana residents were born in the United States, with 78.58% having been born in Louisiana. 1.63% 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