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Lake Charles city, LA

ZIP 70601 — People & Community

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Working ClassLow Snow Area

Demographics, education attainment, health access, and community lifestyle

Population & Demographics in 70601

70601 has a population of 31,843 with a median age of 38.2 yrs (48.5% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
30.9%-50% vs US avg
x
Black
59.5%+379% vs US avg
x
Asian
0.7%-88% vs US avg
x
Hispanic
4.8%-75% vs US avg
x
Other / Two+
4.2%
x
Age Groups
0–17
20.1%-9% vs US avg
x
18–64
62.2%+1% vs US avg
x
65+
17.7%+9% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
13.1%+18% vs US avg
x
High school
31.6%+21% vs US avg
x
Some college
30.4%+5% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
24.9%-26% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
42.5%-12% vs US avg
x
Never married
36.0%+6% vs US avg
x
Divorced
15.4%+50% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
6.1%
x
Diversity Index
55/100

Higher = more diverse (Simpson index from race/ethnicity)

Social & household profile

Poverty, nativity, veterans, disability, family structure, and births (ACS).

Poverty Rate
27.4%+138% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
29.7%+114% vs US avg
x
Veterans
7.2%+20% vs US avg
x
Disability
16.8%+25% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
10.7%+32% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
40.4%+596% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
FrenchEnglishGerman

Health & Community Indicators in 70601

Poverty Rate
27.4%+138% vs US avg
x
Veterans
7.2%+20% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
29.7%+114% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
10.7%+32% vs US avg
x
Disability
16.8%+25% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
9.2%+15% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
20.5%+75% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.6%-94% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
40.4%+596% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population31,843
Median age38.2
Poverty rate27.4%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White30.9%
Hispanic4.8%
Black59.5%
Asian0.7%
Foreign-born29.7%