Lake Charles–DeRidder CSA
The Lake Charles–DeRidder combined statistical area is made up of four parishes in southwestern Louisiana. The statistical area consists of the Lake Charles Metropolitan Statistical Area and the DeRidder Micropolitan Statistical Area. The largest principal city is Lake Charles, and the smaller principal city is Jennings. As of the 2010 census, the CSA had a population of 231,201. A July 1, 2019 estimate placed the population at 241,777.[1]
The Lake Area | |
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| Lake Charles–DeRidder, LA Combined Statistical Area | |
 Downtown Lake Charles | |
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Louisiana |
| Largest city | Lake Charles |
| Other cities | |
| Population (2020) | |
• Total | 254,652 |
• Estimate (2022) | 239,346 |
| • Rank | US: 199th |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
Parishes
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editCensus-designated places
editUnincorporated places
edit- Barnsdall
- Bell City
- Bellevue
- Big Lake
- Buller
- China
- Creole
- Edna
- Fontenot
- Foreman's Hall
- Gillis
- Grand Chenier
- Grand Lake
- Gravel Point
- Hathaway
- Holly Beach
- Johnson Bayou
- Lauderdale
- Mossville
- Niblett
- Panchoville
- Pine Island
- Raymond
- Silverwood
- Soileau
- St. Anne
- Starks
- Thornwell
- Topsy
- Verrett
- Walton
- Woodlawn
Demographics
editAs of the census[2] of 2000, there were 225,003 people, 83,865 households, and 60,291 families residing within the CSA. The racial makeup of the CSA was 75.47% White, 22.22% African American, 0.32% Native American, 0.57% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 0.40% from other races, and 0.99% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.33% of the population.
The median income for a household in the CSA was $32,447, and the median income for a family was $38,232. Males had a median income of $32,005 versus $19,724 for females. The per capita income for the CSA was $15,485.
See also
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edit- ^ "Metropolitan and Micropolitan Statistical Areas Population Totals and Components of Change: 2010-2019". www.census.gov. Census Bureau. Retrieved 25 April 2021.
- ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.