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Compare Lake Charles to New Orleans
This post compares Lake Charles, Louisiana to New Orleans, 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) | New Orleans (city) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 75,194 | 388,182 |
| Income (median) | $36,949 | $41,552 |
| Home Value (median) | $145,900 | $205,000 |
| White | 45% | 34% |
| Black | 48% | 59% |
| Asian | 1% | 2% |
| With Kids | 28% | 23% |
| Age (median) | 35 | 35 |
| Rentals | 47% | 52% |
Questions and Answers:
Q: Which is more populated, Lake Charles or New Orleans?
A: Lake Charles has a much smaller population count than New Orleans: 75194 compared with 388182 total people.
Q: Do incomes tend to be higher in Lake Charles or in New Orleans?
A: Incomes are on average lower in Lake Charles.
Q: Are homes more expensive in Lake Charles or New Orleans?
A: Homes tend to be less expensive in Lake Charles.
Q: Which has a higher percentage of housing rental units?
A: New Orleans does. The percentage of rentals is quite similar: 47% for Lake Charles versus 52% for New Orleans.
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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