American Community Survey rankings

Lake Charles area census tract rankings

Compare 56 mapped census tracts on population, income, housing, education, origin and commuting. Every ranking uses U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2019–2023 five-year estimates.

Percentage and median rankings exclude tracts with fewer than 500 residents to reduce unstable small-area estimates. The map remains available for every tract.

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PopulationHighest: Hayes CDP (southwest) — 12,059 Median household incomeHighest: Hayes CDP (east-southeast) — $150,241 Residents below the poverty levelHighest: Westlake city (east) — 57.9%Median home valueHighest: Prien CDP (northwest) — $495,100 Median gross rentHighest: Prien CDP (south-southwest) — $2,308 Foreign-born residentsHighest: Westlake city (west-northwest 2) — 14.6%Hispanic or Latino residentsHighest: Vinton town — 20.6%Owner-occupied homesHighest: Moss Bluff CDP (north-northwest) — 96.8%Adults with a bachelor's degreeHighest: Prien CDP (northwest) — 34.5%Workers working from homeHighest: DeQuincy city (north-northeast) — 34.8%Workers using public transportationHighest: DeQuincy city (northwest) — 6%Vacant homesHighest: Westlake city (east) — 45.7%

About these rankings

These rankings compare mapped census tracts inside the Lake Charles area atlas footprint; they are not rankings of every tract in the metropolitan area or state. Values are ACS survey estimates and may have sampling error. Check the interactive map and linked U.S. Census Bureau source for important decisions.