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Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana

16 public bodies govern here, 4 school districts are based here, and USDA lists 2 farmers markets. Everything below says where it came from.

In four numbers

People
207,088
Median household income
$67,564
±2,636
Unemployed
5.4%
5,320 of 97,881 in the labour force
Homes with broadband
86.3%
67,256 of 77,957 households

U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020-2024; read 2026-09-26. Percentages worked out here from the two counts shown.

Who governs here

County government 1

County government in Calcasieu Parish
NamePeopleOfficeWebsite
Parish of Calcasieu205,282 (2021)Po Box 3287, Lake CharlesWebsite

Cities, towns and villages 6

Cities, towns and villages in Calcasieu Parish
NamePeopleOfficeWebsite
City of de Quincy2,939 (2021)Po Box 968, DequincyWebsite
City of Lake Charles81,097 (2021)Po Box 900, Lake CharlesWebsite
City of Sulphur20,641 (2021)Po Box 1309, SulphurWebsite
City of Westlake4,686 (2021)Po Box 700, WestlakeWebsite
Town of Iowa3,180 (2021)Po Box 1707, IowaWebsite
Town of Vinton3,171 (2021)1200 Horridge St, VintonWebsite

Special districts 9

Special districts in Calcasieu Parish
NameWhat it doesOfficeWebsite
Chennault International Airport AuthorityAir transportation3650 Sen J Bennett Johnston Ave, Lake CharlesWebsite
West Calcasieu Airport Managing BoardAir transportation7000 Southland Field Rd, SulphurWebsite
Lake Charles North Redevelopment AuthorityOther single function districtsPo Box 16807, Lake Charles—
Southwest Louisiana Convention and Visitors BureauOther single function districts1205 N Lake Shore Dr, Lake CharlesWebsite
Creole Nature Trails Scenic Byway DistrictParks and recreationP.o. Box 1912, Lake Charles—
West Calcasieu Parish Community Center AuthorityParks and recreation401 Arena RD., SulphurWebsite
Lake Charles Harbor and Terminal DistrictSea and inland port facilitiesPo Box 3753, Lake CharlesWebsite
Vinton Harbor and Terminal DistrictSea and inland port facilitiesPo Box 716, Vinton—
West Calcasieu Port Harbor Terminal DistrictSea and inland port facilities514 W Napoleon St, SulphurWebsite

U.S. Census Bureau, 2022 Census of Governments, Government Units List (published August 2023); the file read 2026-09-26. Offices are placed by county; a special district’s territory can cross county lines. Each body posts its own meetings on its website where the Census records one.

School districts based here

  • Calcasieu Parish

    School district56 schools

    3310 Broad Street, Lake Charles, LA, 70615

    Federal record.

  • Lake Charles Charter Academy Foundation Inc.

    Independent charter district1 schools

    2750 Power Center Parkway, Lake Charles, LA, 70607

    Federal record.

  • Lake Charles College Prep

    Independent charter district1 schools

    2801 Power Centre Pkwy, Lake Charles, LA, 70607

    Federal record.

  • Southwest Louisiana Charter Academy

    Independent charter district1 schools

    1700 East McNeese Street, Lake Charles, LA, 70607

    Federal record.

National Center for Education Statistics, Common Core of Data 2024-25; read 2026-09-26.

Farmers markets

  • Charlestown Farmers' Market

    1001 Ryan Street Lake Charles, LA, 70601

    Gathered by USDA from the web; USDA record last changed 2023-03-21. USDA listing

  • Cash & Carry Market

    801 Enterprise Blvd., Lake Charles, LA, 70601

    Gathered by USDA from the web; USDA record last changed 2023-03-21. USDA listing

USDA National Farmers Market Directory; read 2026-09-26.