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Compare Lake Charles to Monroe
This post compares Lake Charles, Louisiana to Monroe, Louisiana across various dimensions, including population, median income, median age, percentage of housing that is rental, percent of households with kids, and other demographics.
| Dimension | Lake Charles (city) | Monroe (city) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 75,194 | 48,938 |
| Income (median) | $36,949 | $31,920 |
| Home Value (median) | $145,900 | $143,200 |
| White | 45% | 34% |
| Black | 48% | 63% |
| Asian | 1% | 0% |
| With Kids | 28% | 33% |
| Age (median) | 35 | 31 |
| Rentals | 47% | 55% |
Questions and Answers:
Q: Which is more populated, Lake Charles or Monroe?
A: Lake Charles has a larger population count than Monroe: 75194 compared with 48938 total people.
Q: Do incomes tend to be higher in Lake Charles or in Monroe?
A: Incomes are on average higher in Lake Charles.
Q: Are homes more expensive in Lake Charles or Monroe?
A: Homes tend to be similarly priced in Lake Charles.
Q: Which has a higher percentage of housing rental units?
A: Monroe does. The percentage of rentals is quite similar: 47% for Lake Charles versus 55% for Monroe.
Somewhat similar in-state cities, towns, and CDPs to Lake Charles may include: Shreveport, Alexandria, and New-Iberia.
The statistics and analyses on this page are based on data from the U.S. Census American Community Survey.
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