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Calcasieu Parish, LA market data
How Calcasieu Parish compares with other counties for 56 business types: competitors, household spending, official counts and growth.
- Population, 2025
- 208,466
- −3.7% since 2020
- Households
- 77,957
- Median household income
- $67,564
- +32.1% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Median home value
- $217,000
- Jobs located here
- 85,678
- Highest market score
- 68
- Landscaping and lawn care, #275 of 1,493 scored counties
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Free10 actions over 3 days, no cardSurvey estimates 2020–2024 · population estimates 2025 · official business counts 2023 · map listings September 2026 · Data credits · How we measure
What this means
Calcasieu Parish has an estimated 208,466 people and 77,957 households. Between 2020 and 2025, the population of Calcasieu Parish declined 3.7%, against +3.1% for the U.S. Median household income in Calcasieu Parish is $67,564, 16% below the U.S. median of $80,734. Against the 2015–2019 survey, the median rose 32.1%, before inflation.
Relative to the U.S., household spending in Calcasieu Parish runs highest on vehicle insurance (an index of 119, where 100 is the U.S. average) and lowest on memberships, classes and admissions (71).
Of the business types scored in Calcasieu Parish, landscaping and lawn care companies (68), pet stores (67) and pet grooming and boarding businesses (65) have the highest Groundwork market scores. For landscaping and lawn care companies, that ranks #275 of 1,493 scored counties.
Calcasieu Parish is part of the Lake Charles metro area. Against the U.S., map listings per household run highest for gas stations (2.8 times the U.S. rate) and lowest for pizza places (43% below the U.S. rate).
All 56 business types in Calcasieu Parish
Highest Groundwork market score first. Each score compares Calcasieu Parish with other counties for that business type, from 0 to 100. Spending per listing divides a whole spending line (all vehicle repairs, all eating out) by one type’s listings: the demand for each competitor, not a business’s revenue. Compare it across markets with its index, where 100 is the U.S. figure for the same type; the real estate types, whose line is all housing costs, show the index only. How the score works.
| Business type | Score | Rank among counties | Listings | Per 10k households | Spending per listing | Spending per listing vs. U.S. (100) | Official establishments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Landscaping and lawn care | 68 | #275 of 1,493 | 25 | 3.2 | $4.5M | 153 | 43 |
| Pet stores | 67 | #207 of 974 | 11 | 1.4 | $6.1M | 136 | 3 |
| Pet grooming and boarding | 65 | #347 of 1,461 | 24 | 3.1 | $2.8M | 111 | 8 |
| Lawn, cleaning and pest control | 59 | #528 of 1,771 | 56 | 7.2 | $2M | 119 | 92 |
| Pet businesses | 58 | #715 of 2,200 | 70 | 9.0 | $965K | 110 | 38 |
| Optometrists and eye care | 55 | #547 of 1,302 | 21 | 2.7 | $4M | 128 | 10 |
| Coffee shops and cafes | 53 | #873 of 2,063 | 51 | 6.5 | $5.6M | 150 | 42 |
| Pizza | 52 | #925 of 2,090 | 36 | 4.6 | $7.9M | 155 | 167 |
| House cleaning | 51 | #393 of 847 | 18 | 2.3 | $6.2M | 97 | 34 |
| Yoga, Pilates and fitness studios | 50 | #379 of 777 | 8 | 1.0 | $6.8M | 168 | 23 |
| Veterinarians | 49 | #762 of 1,485 | 23 | 3.0 | $2.9M | 108 | 27 |
| Real estate agents and brokers | 45 | #1,332 of 2,176 | 189 | 24.2 | Index only | 111 | 28 |
| Roofing and gutters | 43 | #738 of 1,177 | 30 | 3.8 | $7.2M | 85 | 15 |
| Grocery stores | 42 | #1,288 of 2,070 | 56 | 7.2 | $8.2M | 88 | 32 |
| Dry cleaners | 40 | #350 of 507 | 10 | 1.3 | $14.3M | 91 | 6 |
| Collision repair and body shops | 40 | #893 of 1,327 | 21 | 2.7 | $3.2M | 102 | 19 |
| Child care and preschools | 40 | #1,101 of 1,611 | 47 | 6.0 | $731K | 73 | 41 |
| Car washes and detailing | 39 | #1,007 of 1,451 | 32 | 4.1 | $2.1M | 82 | 9 |
| Pest control | 38 | #511 of 699 | 13 | 1.7 | $8.6M | 84 | 15 |
| Hair salons | 38 | #1,730 of 2,339 | 171 | 21.9 | $394K | 92 | 29 |
| Home inspectors | 36 | #318 of 415 | 5 | 0.6 | Index only | 87 | Under 3 |
| Insurance agencies | 36 | #1,606 of 2,272 | 146 | 18.7 | $1.2M | 99 | 79 |
| Sit-down restaurants | 36 | #1,806 of 2,405 | 487 | 62.5 | $583K | 88 | 118 |
| HVAC and plumbing | 35 | #1,359 of 1,707 | 58 | 7.4 | $3.7M | 78 | 77 |
| Real estate | 35 | #1,872 of 2,229 | 263 | 33.7 | Index only | 101 | 86 |
| Laundromats | 34 | #565 of 785 | 12 | 1.5 | $11.9M | 95 | Under 3 |
| Mortgage brokers and lenders | 34 | #725 of 887 | 38 | 4.9 | Index only | 77 | 10 |
| Barbershops | 34 | #1,040 of 1,356 | 61 | 7.8 | $1.1M | 59 | 3 |
| Nail salons | 34 | #1,073 of 1,328 | 63 | 8.1 | $1.1M | 64 | 7 |
| Grocery and convenience stores | 34 | #1,810 of 2,402 | 189 | 24.2 | $2.4M | 72 | 62 |
| Electricians | 33 | #939 of 1,160 | 28 | 3.6 | $7.7M | 64 | 51 |
| Funeral homes | 33 | #1,143 of 1,472 | 23 | 3.0 | $457K | 67 | 16 |
| Spas and skin care | 33 | #1,462 of 1,769 | 83 | 10.6 | $812K | 93 | 14 |
| Home repair trades | 33 | #1,757 of 2,057 | 116 | 14.9 | $1.9M | 77 | 143 |
| Auto repair shops | 33 | #1,914 of 2,378 | 174 | 22.3 | $381K | 86 | 64 |
| Convenience stores | 32 | #1,744 of 2,261 | 101 | 13.0 | $4.5M | 58 | 30 |
| Property management | 29 | #793 of 910 | 31 | 4.0 | Index only | 67 | 34 |
| Auto repair and car care | 29 | #2,051 of 2,401 | 296 | 38.0 | $224K | 83 | 109 |
| Restaurants and cafes | 29 | #2,069 of 2,405 | 908 | 116.5 | $313K | 84 | 337 |
| Gyms | 28 | #1,533 of 1,792 | 63 | 8.1 | $865K | 66 | 23 |
| Salons, barbers and spas | 28 | #2,182 of 2,385 | 382 | 49.0 | $177K | 83 | 55 |
| Martial arts and dance studios | 27 | #1,184 of 1,334 | 45 | 5.8 | $1.2M | 60 | 15 |
| Bakeries and dessert shops | 27 | #1,691 of 1,889 | 96 | 12.3 | $3M | 71 | 47 |
| Clothing, shoes and laundry | 27 | #1,919 of 2,210 | 194 | 24.9 | $738K | 84 | 78 |
| Clothing and shoe stores | 25 | #1,839 of 2,087 | 150 | 19.2 | $954K | 75 | 72 |
| Gyms, studios and classes | 25 | #1,903 of 2,088 | 116 | 14.9 | $470K | 71 | 38 |
| Dentists and orthodontists | 24 | #1,768 of 1,886 | 91 | 11.7 | $924K | 94 | 68 |
| Fast food and sandwich shops | 24 | #1,985 of 2,222 | 147 | 18.9 | $1.9M | 63 | 167 |
| Chiropractors | 23 | #1,388 of 1,490 | 47 | 6.0 | $1.8M | 75 | 33 |
| Primary care and pediatrics | 23 | #1,508 of 1,656 | 67 | 8.6 | $1.3M | 71 | 137 |
| Oil change and quick lube | 22 | #439 of 479 | 8 | 1.0 | $8.3M | 60 | 7 |
| Physical therapy | 17 | #1,370 of 1,422 | 55 | 7.1 | $1.5M | 64 | 39 |
| Doctors, dentists and clinics | 16 | #2,344 of 2,394 | 711 | 91.2 | $118K | 78 | 304 |
| Tire shops | 12 | #1,481 of 1,530 | 51 | 6.5 | $1.3M | 52 | 27 |
| Urgent care and walk-in clinics | 11 | #323 of 325 | 6 | 0.8 | $14M | 57 | 17 |
| Gas stations | 11 | #2,331 of 2,358 | 240 | 30.8 | $885K | 37 | 158 |
Household spending in Calcasieu Parish
What households here spend in a year on each line, in total and per household, with the index against the U.S. average (100).
| Spending line | A year, all households | Per household | Index vs. U.S. (100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle maintenance and repairs | $66.3M | $850 | 89 |
| Gasoline and other fuels | $212.4M | $2,725 | 105 |
| Food away from home | $283.8M | $3,641 | 89 |
| Groceries | $458.3M | $5,879 | 93 |
| Personal care products and services | $67.4M | $865 | 86 |
| Child care and other personal services | $34.4M | $441 | 76 |
| Memberships, classes and admissions | $54.5M | $699 | 71 |
| Medical and dental services | $84.1M | $1,079 | 84 |
| Pets | $67.5M | $866 | 95 |
| Clothing, shoes and related services | $143.1M | $1,836 | 89 |
| Vehicle insurance | $181M | $2,322 | 119 |
| Home repairs, maintenance and insurance | $216.1M | $2,772 | 92 |
| Lawn care, cleaning and other household services | $111.7M | $1,433 | 101 |
| Rent and homeowner costs | $1.1B | $14,710 | 88 |
Household spending is estimated from the incomes of the households in each neighborhood, using what households at each income spent nationally in 2024, adjusted for the region. It counts what residents spend, wherever they spend it.
Population and households in Calcasieu Parish
- Population, 2025 estimate
- 208,466−3.7% since 2020
- Households
- 77,957
- Median age
- 37.6
- Homes lived in by their owners
- 73%
- Vehicles per household
- 1.8
- Land area
- 1,064 sq. mi.
- People per square mile
- 195
- Median household income
- $67,564+32.1% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Average household income
- $93,591
- Median home value
- $217,000
- Jobs located here
- 85,678
- Daytime population
- 213,165Residents who don’t work, plus everyone whose job is here
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Questions
How fast is Calcasieu Parish, LA growing?
Population estimates put Calcasieu Parish at 208,466 people in 2025, down 3.7% since 2020, against +3.1% for the U.S. It has 77,957 households. Median household income rose 32.1% from the 2015–2019 survey, before inflation.
How much do households in Calcasieu Parish, LA spend?
Households in Calcasieu Parish spend about $1.1B a year on rent and homeowner costs, $458.3M on groceries and $283.8M on food away from home. Set against the U.S., households in Calcasieu Parish spend the most on vehicle insurance (an index of 119, where 100 is the U.S. average) and the least on memberships, classes and admissions (71).
Which business types have the highest market scores in Calcasieu Parish, LA?
The highest Groundwork market scores in Calcasieu Parish are for landscaping and lawn care companies (68), pet stores (67) and pet grooming and boarding businesses (65). Calcasieu Parish ranks #275 of 1,493 scored counties for landscaping and lawn care companies.
How does Calcasieu Parish, LA compare with the U.S.?
The median household income in Calcasieu Parish is $67,564 a year, 16% below the U.S. median of $80,734. The population fell 3.7% from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median home value is $217,000, against $332,700 for the U.S. For its number of households, Calcasieu Parish has the most map listings, relative to the U.S., for gas stations (2.8 times the U.S. rate) and the fewest for pizza places (43% below the U.S. rate).
What is the Groundwork market score?
The Groundwork market score runs from 0 to 100 and compares a market with others of its kind for one business type: states with states, metro areas with metro areas, small-town markets and counties with their own. It weighs household spending per competitor (35%), households per business with payroll (25%), population growth (20%) and spending power (20%), each ranked against those peers. A higher score means that, taken together, the market has more household spending and more households for each business already there, faster population growth and more spending per household than similar markets. It describes a market, not any one site or deal. All 56 business types have a score in Calcasieu Parish, each ranked against other counties.
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