Lake Charles, LA Population by Year

In 2022, the population of Lake Charles was 79,113, a 1.75% decrease year-by-year from 2021. Previously, in 2021, Lake Charles's population was 80,521, a decline of 5.13% compared to a population of 84,873 in 2020.
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Updated Sep 18, 2023

Lake Charles, LA population between 2000 and 2022

Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2022, population of Lake Charles increased by 7,279. In this period, the peak population was 84,873 in the year 2020. The numbers suggest that the population has already reached its peak and is showing a trend of decline.

Year Population Year on Year Change Change in Percent
2000 71,834 - -
2001 71,051 -783 -1.09%
2002 70,772 -279 -0.39%
2003 70,758 -14 -0.02%
2004 70,704 -54 -0.08%
2005 70,353 -351 -0.5%
2006 69,829 -524 -0.74%
2007 70,499 670 0.96%
2008 71,465 966 1.37%
2009 71,886 421 0.59%
2010 72,506 620 0.86%
2011 72,848 342 0.47%
2012 73,636 788 1.08%
2013 73,858 222 0.3%
2014 74,480 622 0.84%
2015 75,650 1,170 1.57%
2016 76,462 812 1.07%
2017 77,558 1,096 1.43%
2018 78,285 727 0.94%
2019 78,510 225 0.29%
2020 84,873 6,363 8.1%
2021 80,521 -4,352 -5.13%
2022 79,113 -1,408 -1.75%
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Lake Charles, LA population from 2000 to 2022

From 2000 to 2010, Lake Charles's population increased by 672 (0.94%), according to Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program. For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 9.63%.

From 2010 to 2020, Lake Charles's population increased by 12,367 (17.06%), according to Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program. For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 7.17%.

The graph shows Lake Charles's population from 2000 to 2022, with years on x-axis and population on y-axis
Lake Charles's population from 2000 to 2022. The estimated population at the end of 2022 was 79,113. Source: U.S. Census Bureau (Population Estimates Program)

Between the year 2000 and 2022, Lake Charles's population peaked in year 2020 at 84,873.

Between the year 2000 and 2022, Lake Charles's population was lowest in year 2006 at 69,829.

Lake Charles, LA annual population growth rate

Between the years 2000 and 2022, i.e. 22 annual cycles, the population of Lake Charles grew year by year for 14 years and declined for 8 years.

From 2000 to 2022, Lake Charles had an average annual population growth rate of 0.46% per year. Overall the population grew 10.13% between 2000 and 2022.

The graph shows Lake Charles's annual population change from 2000 to 2022, with years on x-axis and population annual growth on y-axis
Lake Charles's annual population change from 2000 to 2022. The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2022 was 0.46% per year. In the last two years, the population declined by 5,760. Source: U.S. Census Bureau (Population Estimates Program)

From 2019 to 2020, Lake Charles's population grew the most with an increase of 6,363 (8.10%).

While from 2020 and 2021, Lake Charles's population declined the most with a negative growth of 4,352 (-5.13%).

Things to know

Is Lake Charles, LA population increasing or decreasing?

According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Lake Charles's population decreased by 5,760 between 2020 and 2022. The decrease was 4,352 (5.13%) between 2020 and 2021; and decrease of 1,408 (1.75%) between 2021 and 2022.

How has the population of Lake Charles, LA changed in the last 10 years?

Between 2012 and 2022, population of Lake Charles increased by 5,255 (7.12%). The population was highest at 84,873 in the year 2020 and lowest at 73,858 in the year 2013. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was 0.77%.

References

Datasets

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Lake Charles, LA Population Dataset: Yearly Figures, Population Change, and Percent Change Analysis
Last updated September 18, 2023
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2017-2021
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About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the Lake Charles population over the last 20 plus years. It lists the population for each year, along with the year on year change in population, as well as the change in percentage terms for each year. The dataset can be utilized to understand the population change of Lake Charles across the last two decades. For example, using this dataset, we can identify if the population is declining or increasing. If there is a change, when the population peaked, or if it is still growing and has not reached its peak. We can also compare the trend with the overall trend of United States population over the same period of time.

Key observations

In 2022, the population of Lake Charles was 79,113, a 1.75% decrease year-by-year from 2021. Previously, in 2021, Lake Charles population was 80,521, a decline of 5.13% compared to a population of 84,873 in 2020. Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2022, population of Lake Charles increased by 7,279. In this period, the peak population was 84,873 in the year 2020. The numbers suggest that the population has already reached its peak and is showing a trend of decline. Source: U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP).

Lake Charles population by year

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP).

Data Coverage:

  • From 2000 to 2022

Variables / Data Columns

  • Year: This column displays the data year (Measured annually and for years 2000 to 2022)
  • Population: The population for the specific year for the Lake Charles is shown in this column.
  • Year on Year Change: This column displays the change in Lake Charles population for each year compared to the previous year.
  • Change in Percent: This column displays the year on year change as a percentage. Please note that the sum of all percentages may not equal one due to rounding of values.

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Margin of Error

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