Lake Charles Louisiana Household Income
The Census ACS 1-year survey reports that the median household income for the Lake Charles Louisiana metro area was $46,005 in 2016, the latest figures available. Lake Charles median household income is $859 higher than the median Louisiana household income and $11,612 less than the US median household income. 2017 metro income data (including Lake Charles median household income) will be released in September of 2018. Median family and per capita income for Lake Charles are shown below.
Real Median Household Income for Lake Charles Louisiana
| 2016 | 1 Year Change | 3 Year Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| US | $57,617 | +2.01% | +7.02% |
| Louisiana | $45,146 | -2.50% | -0.79% |
| Lake Charles | $46,005 | -1.73% | +2.69% |
Trends in Lake Charles, LA Real Median Household Income since 2005
The current median household income for Lake charles is $46,005. Real median household income peaked in 2008 at $50,896 and is now $4,891 (9.61%) lower. From a post peak low of $43,514 in 2011, real median household income for Lake charles has now grown by $2,491 (5.72%).
Real Median Household Income: Lake Charles, Louisiana, National
Historical Inflation Adjusted Median Household Income for Lake Charles
| Date | US | Louisiana | Lake Charles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | $57,617 | $45,146 | $46,005 |
| 2015 | $56,480 | $46,305 | $46,813 |
| 2014 | $54,398 | $45,170 | $46,976 |
| 2013 | $53,838 | $45,507 | $44,801 |
| 2012 | $53,701 | $44,892 | $47,148 |
| 2011 | $53,879 | $44,525 | $43,514 |
| 2010 | $55,093 | $46,791 | $44,247 |
| 2009 | $56,180 | $47,534 | $49,542 |
| 2008 | $58,000 | $48,752 | $50,896 |
| 2007 | $58,736 | $47,375 | $48,863 |
| 2006 | $57,677 | $46,827 | $47,739 |
| 2005 | $56,832 | $45,140 | $43,544 |
Lake Charles Family Income
The ACS 1-year data shows the median family income for Lake Charles was $53,859 in 2016. Compared to the median Louisiana family income, Lake Charles median family income is $3,631 lower. As with the median household income data, 2017 family income data for Lake Charles will be released in September of 2018.
Real Median Family Income for Lake Charles Louisiana
| 2016 | 1 Year Change | 3 Year Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| US | $71,062 | +2.81% | +7.71% |
| Louisiana | $57,490 | -3.72% | -0.14% |
| Lake Charles | $53,859 | -6.63% | -1.66% |
Trends in Lake Charles, LA Real Median Family Income since 2005
The current median family income for Lake charles is $53,859. Real median family income peaked in 2009 at $65,586 and is now $11,727 (17.88%) lower.
Real Median Family Income: Lake Charles, Louisiana, National
Historical Inflation Adjusted Median Family Income for Lake Charles
| Date | US | Louisiana | Lake Charles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | $71,062 | $57,490 | $53,859 |
| 2015 | $69,122 | $59,709 | $57,681 |
| 2014 | $66,820 | $57,354 | $57,514 |
| 2013 | $65,977 | $57,570 | $54,768 |
| 2012 | $65,363 | $56,511 | $59,029 |
| 2011 | $65,564 | $57,185 | $57,342 |
| 2010 | $66,721 | $57,746 | $55,788 |
| 2009 | $68,329 | $59,766 | $65,586 |
| 2008 | $70,638 | $60,156 | $57,700 |
| 2007 | $70,813 | $58,721 | $60,142 |
| 2006 | $69,670 | $57,450 | $59,655 |
| 2005 | $68,618 | $56,203 | $54,525 |
Lake Charles Per Capita Income
The ACS 1-year survey shows the per capita income for Lake Charles was $24,355 in 2016. Compared to the median Louisiana per capita income, Lake Charles median per capita income is $1,309 lower. As with the median household and median family income numbers above, 2017 per capita income data for Lake Charles will be released in September of 2018.
Real Per Capita Income for Lake Charles Louisiana
| 2016 | 1 Year Change | 3 Year Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| US | $31,128 | +2.54% | +7.19% |
| Louisiana | $25,664 | -0.44% | +0.86% |
| Lake Charles | $24,355 | -9.96% | -7.11% |
Trends in Lake Charles, LA Real Per Capita Income since 2005
The current per capita income for Lake charles is $24,355. Real per capita income peaked in 2008 at $27,604 and is now $3,249 (11.77%) lower. From a post peak low of $23,952 in 2014, real per capita income for Lake charles has now grown by $403 (1.68%).
Real Per Capita Income: Lake Charles, Louisiana, National
Historical Real Per Capita Income for Lake Charles
| Date | US | Louisiana | Lake Charles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | $31,128 | $25,664 | $24,355 |
| 2015 | $30,358 | $25,778 | $27,049 |
| 2014 | $29,288 | $25,142 | $23,952 |
| 2013 | $29,041 | $25,446 | $26,219 |
| 2012 | $28,558 | $24,880 | $24,707 |
| 2011 | $28,494 | $24,412 | $24,055 |
| 2010 | $28,687 | $25,167 | $25,275 |
| 2009 | $29,542 | $25,694 | $26,817 |
| 2008 | $30,755 | $25,980 | $27,604 |
| 2007 | $30,894 | $25,390 | $26,398 |
| 2006 | $30,078 | $24,245 | $25,860 |
| 2005 | $30,768 | $24,988 | $25,120 |
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