Lake Charles, Louisiana
Lake Charles: The second most populous city in Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana.
About
Lake Charles is a city located in the county of Calcasieu Parish in the U.S. state of Louisiana. Its population at the 2010 census was 71,993 and a population density of 619 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 78,433 inhabitants.
The city was created 165 years ago in 1860.
Quick Facts about Lake Charles
| Population | 78,433 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Louisiana (United States) |
| County | Calcasieu Parish |
| Phone Area Codes | 337 |
| Area | 116.3 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 30.2131,-93.2044 |
| Altitude | 10 feet / 3 meters |
| Capital city | Lake Charles is capital of Calcasieu Parish |
| Establishment | January 01, 1861 (165 years ago) |
| Time Zone | America/Chicago |
| Local time | 19:27:06 (4th May 2026) |
| Postal code | 70601 |
| Density | 674 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | 8.21% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 80℉ Mostly Sunny 7-days weather |
Geography
Lake Charles is located at 30°12'47"N 93°12'16"W (30.2130900, -93.2044000).
Lake Charles map
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Weather
Mostly sunny, with a high near 80. South wind 0 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
7-Day ForecastOfficial website of Lake Charles
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Demographics
The population of Lake Charles increased by 8.21% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 71,993 | - | census |
| 2011 | 72,873 | 1.21% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 73,665 | 1.08% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 73,886 | 0.3% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 74,513 | 0.84% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 75,685 | 1.55% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 76,462 | 1.02% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 77,586 | 1.45% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 78,266 | 0.87% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 78,396 | 0.17% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 78,433 | 0.05% | estimation process |
Services and Civic Places in Lake Charles
1City of Lake Charles
326 W Pujo St, Lake Charles, LA 70601 View details
Phone: +13374911200 | Website available
2Lsu Agricultural Center
7101 Gulf Hwy, Lake Charles, LA 70607, United States View details
Phone: +13377214080 | Website available
3Lake Charles Mayor's Office
326 Pujo St # 10, Lake Charles, LA 70601 View details
Phone: +13374911201 | Website available
4City Hall
326 Pujo St, Lake Charles, LA 70601 View details
5Lake Charles City Ct-Traffic
800 Bilbo St # D, Lake Charles, LA 70601 View details
Phone: +13374911565
6Lake Charles Human Resources
326 Pujo St, Lake Charles, LA 70601 View details
Phone: +13374911266
7Lake Charles Clerk of Council
326 Pujo St, Lake Charles, LA 70601 View details
Phone: +13374911200 | Website available
8Calcasieu Government Channel
1015 Pithon St, Lake Charles, LA 70602 View details
Phone: +13377213570 | Website available
9Lake Charles Planning Department
326 Pujo St # 7, Lake Charles, LA 70601 View details
Phone: +13374911542 | Website available
10Chennault Center & Gym
4305 Ave H, Lake Charles, LA 70615 View details
Phone: +13374911277
People born in Lake Charles (126)
People born in Lake Charles, including Animator, art director, storyboard artist and production designer Ralph Eggleston, actor and singer Zachary Levi, football player, running back Matt Forté, .
More notable people
- Arsène Pujo (American politician (1861-1939)) he was born in 16/12/1861
- Lucinda Williams (American rock, folk, blues, and country music singer, songwriter and musician) she was born in 26/01/1953
- Ted Lyons (American baseball player and coach) he was born in 28/12/1900
- Chris Ardoin (American musician) he was born in 07/04/1981
- Michael Ellis DeBakey (American cardiac surgeon) he was born in 07/09/1908
- Sean Patrick Flanery (American actor) he was born in 11/10/1965
- Nellie Lutcher (American singer) she was born in 15/10/1912
- Andre Dubus (Novelist, short story writer, teacher) he was born in 11/08/1936
- Lynda Benglis (American sculptor) she was born in 25/10/1941
- Dominic L. Pudwill Gorie (American astronaut) he was born in 02/05/1957
- Joe Lutcher (American musician) he was born in 23/12/1919
- Boozoo Chavis (American musician) he was born in 23/10/1930
- John Wesley (American actor (1947-2019)) he was born in 03/08/1947
- Doug Lawrence (American jazz saxophonist) he was born in 11/10/1956
- Earl Nelson (American musician and songwriter) he was born in 08/09/1928
- Elrey Borge Jeppesen (American aviation pioneer) he was born in 28/01/1907
- Wayne McLaren (Stuntman, model, actor, rodeo performer) he was born in 12/09/1940
- Henson Moore (American politician, attorney and businessman) he was born in 04/10/1939
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Lake Charles, LA. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 469920 | Unitech Training Academy-Lake Charles | Lake Charles (LA) | 70601-7887 |
| 158778 | Avery James School of Cosmetology | Lake Charles (LA) | 70601 |
| 407151 | Stage One-The Hair School | Lake Charles (LA) | 70605 |
| 159717 | McNeese State University | Lake Charles (LA) | 70605 |
| 160579 | SOWELA Technical Community College | Lake Charles (LA) | 70615 |
Nearby Transit Stations (3)
Rail and bus stations connected to Lake Charles, LA. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| LCH | Lake Charles | 100 Ryan Street | RAIL |
| BMT | Beaumont | 2555 W. Cedar Street | RAIL |
| LFT | Lafayette | 133 East Grant St. | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to Lake Charles.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Lake Charl Post Office | Lake Charles (LA) | 70601 |
| Eastsid Post Office | Lake Charles (LA) | 70615 |
| Drew Post Office | Lake Charles (LA) | 70605 |
| Westlak Post Office | Westlake (LA) | 70669 |
| Moss Blu Post Office | Lake Charles (LA) | 70611 |
Other cities in Calcasieu Parish
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Calcasieu Parish , LA.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Sulphur | 20,120 | Suburb city of Lake Charles, located in Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, United States |
| Moss Bluff | 11,557 | City in Louisiana, United States of America |
| Prien | 7,810 | City in Louisiana, United States of America |
| Westlake | 4,873 | Human settlement in Louisiana, United States of America |
| Carlyss | 4,670 | City in Louisiana, United States of America |
| Vinton | 3,211 | Town in Louisiana |
| Iowa | 3,109 | Town in Louisiana, United States |
| DeQuincy | 3,009 | City in Louisiana, United States of America |
Distance to Other Cities
Lake Charles distances to largest Louisiana cities