Economy & Jobs — Lake Charles, Louisiana
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $59,235 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$64,800 |
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| Per Capita Income | $35,847 |
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| Poverty Rate | 23.3% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 6.6% |
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| In Labor Force | 39,030 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Education Healthcare | 26.2% |
| Arts Food | 13.2% |
| Retail | 12.9% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Fast Food | 153 |
| Gas Stations | 130 |
| Physician Offices | 126 |
| Law Offices | 121 |
| Full Service Restaurants | 121 |
| Insurance Agencies | 86 |
| Commercial Banks | 66 |
| Dental Offices | 65 |
| General Merchandise | 59 |
| Hotels Motels | 59 |
| Coffee Shops | 43 |
| Accounting Firms | 39 |
| Child Day Care | 39 |
| Chiropractors | 35 |
| Bars | 35 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
