Lake Charles

Population : 71,757, Est. population in July 2002: 70,726 (-1.9% change) Males: 34,177 (47.6%), Females: 37,580 (52.4%)
Elevation : 20 feet
County : Calcasieu
Land Area : 40.2 square miles
Zip Code : 70601, 70605, 70607, 70611, 70615.
Median Resident Age : 35.3 years
Median Household Income: $30,774
Median House Value : $72,100

Races in Lake Charles :
- White Non-Hispanic (49.5%)
- Black (46.8%)
- Hispanic (1.4%)
- Two or more races (1.1%)
- American Indian (0.7%)