| Place Name | Lake Charles |
| Place Type | City |
| County | Calcasieu Parish |
| Area Code(s) | 337 |
| Timezone | Central Daylight Time (CDT) |
| Population (2022) | 72,204 |
| Population Growth Rate (2010-19) | 17.89% |
| Majority Ethnicity | White 47.19% |
| Metro/Micro Stats Area | Lake Charles, LA |
| US Congressional District(s) | Louisiana 3rd |
| State House Districts | 34,35,36 |
| State Senate Districts | 25,27 |
| Race/Ethnicy | Percentage of Population (2021) |
|---|---|
| White | 47.19% |
| African American | 46.53% |
| Hispanic | 0.19% |
| Asian | 2.29% |
| Native American | 0% |
| Hawaiin/Pacific Islander | 3.8% |