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Lake Charles city, LA

ZIP 70615 — 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 70615

70615 has a population of 13,521 with a median age of 39.7 yrs (51.4% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
37.8%-39% vs US avg
x
Black
55.8%+350% vs US avg
x
Asian
0.3%-95% vs US avg
x
Hispanic
5.8%-69% vs US avg
x
Age Groups
0–17
21.9%-1% vs US avg
x
18–64
63.6%+3% vs US avg
x
65+
14.6%-11% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
15.9%+43% vs US avg
x
High school
46.3%+77% vs US avg
x
Some college
22.9%-21% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
14.8%-56% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
41.0%-15% vs US avg
x
Never married
41.0%+21% vs US avg
x
Divorced
9.3%-10% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
8.8%
x
Diversity Index
54/100

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

Social & household profile

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

Poverty Rate
25.9%+125% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
18.8%+35% vs US avg
x
Veterans
6.3%+5% vs US avg
x
Disability
11.6%-13% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
16.7%+106% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
19.9%+244% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
FrenchIrishAmerican

Health & Community Indicators in 70615

Poverty Rate
25.9%+125% vs US avg
x
Veterans
6.3%+5% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
18.8%+35% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
16.7%+106% vs US avg
x
Disability
11.6%-13% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
10.3%+28% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
19.3%+65% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.0%
x
Recent Births
19.9%+244% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population13,521
Median age39.7
Poverty rate25.9%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White37.8%
Hispanic5.8%
Black55.8%
Asian0.3%
Foreign-born18.8%