Lake Charles, LA Facts, Population, Income, Demographics, Economy

Population (total): Population in 2017: 77,117 (99% urban, 1% rural). >Population change since 2000: +7.5%

Population (female): 39,983

Median Rent: Median gross rent in 2017: $846.

Poverty (overall): Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2017: 13.1%

Sex Offenders: According to our research of Louisiana and other state lists, there were 364 registered sex offenders living in Lake Charles, Louisiana as of January 18, 2021. The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Lake Charles is 208 to 1.>

Elevation: 20 feet

Land Area: 40.2 square miles.

Population Density:

Median Incomes:
      Estimated median household income in 2017: $43,939 (it was $30,774 in 2000)
      Estimated per capita income in 2017: $29,633 (it was $17,922 in 2000)
      Estimated median house or condo value in 2017: $167,100 (it was $70,800 in 2000) Lake Charles:$167,100LA:$162,500

Races:
      Black alone - 36,584 - 48.4%
      White alone - 32,499 - 43.0%
      Hispanic - 2,773 - 3.7%
      Two or more races - 1,797 - 2.4%
      Asian alone - 1,550 - 2.1%
      American Indian alone - 305 - 0.4%
      Other race alone - 180 - 0.2%

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Recognitions and Certifications

Accredited Drug Testing has been recognized as one of the "Top 10 drug testing companies" for excellent customer service and we have received TPA Accreditation from the National Drug and Alcohol Screening Association. We are active in all drug testing industry associations and our staff are trained and certified as drug and alcohol testing specialists.

Important Links

National Drug and Alcohol Screening Association (https://ndasa.com/)

National Drug Free Workplace Alliance (https://www.ndwa.org/)

Substance Abuse Program Administrators Association (https://www.sapaa.com/)

Substance Abuse Mental Health Safety Administration (https://www.samhsa.gov/)

US Drug Enforcement Administration (https://www.dea.gov/)

Office of Drug alcohol Policy Control (https://www.transportation.gov/odapc)

Drug, Alcohol and DNA Testing Centers, Lake Charles, LA

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Accredited Drug Testing, Inc. provides Drug, Alcohol and DNA Testing at testing centers in Lake Charles, LA and the surrounding areas. To schedule a test call (800) 221-4291 or online 24/7. Testing is available for employers and individuals and most Lake Charles, LA drug testing centers are within minutes of your home or office. Same day service is available and no appointment is needed in most cases.

Drug, Alcohol, DNA Testing Methods And Services

Drug and Alcohol Testing

Testing purposes can include pre-employment, random, post-accident, court ordered probation, school programs and personal reasons. DOT and non-DOT drug and alcohol testing is available. Testing centers offer 5, 7, 9, 12 and 14 panel drug screenings and all drug tests are analyzed by a SAMHSA Certified laboratory and all test results are verified by a licensed Medical Review Officer. Instant result testing is also available at most testing centers. Drug and Alcohol testing methods can include urine, hair, ETG, breath alcohol (BAC), blood and oral saliva. The detection period for drug and alcohol use is determined by the testing methods and the laboratory analysis utilized. Testing services are administered by trained and certified drug and alcohol testing technicians at all of our Lake Charles, LA Drug Testing Centers.

Mobile/On-site Drug and Alcohol Testing

We come to you! In addition to our testing centers in Lake Charles, LA and the surrounding areas, we also provide on-site drug and alcohol testing services utilizing our mobile/on-site unit for construction sites, hospitals, schools, roadside locations. When sending your employees to a drug testing center is not cost effective or a person cannot go to a testing center, our on-site mobile testing service may be a valuable option to consider. Please call us for additional information 800-221-4291.

DOT Testing and Services

Department of Transportation (DOT) drug and alcohol testing is provided at our Lake Charles, LA testing centers for FMCSA, FAA, FRA, FTA, PHMSA, USCG and all Federally Regulated employers who have safety sensitive employees covered by DOT 49, CFR Part 40. Additional DOT services available include: Consortium membership (random testing pool), Supervisor Training, DOT Physicals and DOT drug policy development. Accredited Drug Testing can provide all services which will ensure compliance with the DOT Drug and Alcohol Testing Regulations.

DNA Testing

DNA testing is provided for various purposes including paternity, child custody, immigration and other legal proceedings. The DNA test is 99.9% accurate and is a simple swabbing of the mouth process. All DNA tests are analyzed by certified AABB laboratories and can be utilized in any legal proceeding.

Testing Centers located throughout

2800 1ST AVE STE A 0.6 miles

2800 1ST AVE STE A
LAKE CHARLES, LA 70601
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2770 3RD AVE STE 225 0.7 miles

2770 3RD AVE STE 225
LAKE CHARLES, LA 70601
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1910 OAK PARK BLVD 0.9 miles

1910 OAK PARK BLVD
LAKE CHARLES, LA 70601
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330 ALAMO ST 1.1 miles

330 ALAMO ST
LAKE CHARLES, LA 70601
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1528 E PRIEN LAKE RD STE B 1.1 miles

1528 E PRIEN LAKE RD STE B
LAKE CHARLES, LA 70601
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710 W PRIEN LAKE RD STE 200 PRIEN VILLAGE PLAZA 1.2 miles

710 W PRIEN LAKE RD STE 200 PRIEN VILLAGE PLAZA
LAKE CHARLES, LA 70601
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2118 E PRIEN LAKE RD 1.3 miles

2118 E PRIEN LAKE RD
LAKE CHARLES, LA 70601
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114 W PRIEN LAKE RD 1.4 miles

114 W PRIEN LAKE RD
LAKE CHARLES, LA 70601
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226 W Prien Lake Rd 1.5 miles

226 W Prien Lake Rd
Lake Charles, LA 70601
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226 W Prien Lake Rd STE 3 1.5 miles

226 W Prien Lake Rd STE 3
Lake Charles, LA 70601
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830 W BAYOU PINES DR 1.7 miles

830 W BAYOU PINES DR
LAKE CHARLES, LA 70601
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4320 LAKE ST 2.9 miles

4320 LAKE ST
LAKE CHARLES, LA 70605
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1510 W MCNEESE ST 3.5 miles

1510 W MCNEESE ST
LAKE CHARLES, LA 70605
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4201 NELSON RD STE 100 3.5 miles

4201 NELSON RD STE 100
LAKE CHARLES, LA 70605
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4407 NELSON RD 3.6 miles

4407 NELSON RD
LAKE CHARLES, LA 70605
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185 WILLIAMSBURG ST 7.1 miles

185 WILLIAMSBURG ST
LAKE CHARLES, LA 70605
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2492 S CITIES SERVICE HWY STE 1 7.2 miles

2492 S CITIES SERVICE HWY STE 1
SULPHUR, LA 70665
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1801 MAPLEWOOD DR 9.2 miles

1801 MAPLEWOOD DR
SULPHUR, LA 70663
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3649 S BEGLIS PKWY 9.2 miles

3649 S BEGLIS PKWY
SULPHUR, LA 70665
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277 N HIGHWAY 171 STE 10 9.3 miles

277 N HIGHWAY 171 STE 10
LAKE CHARLES, LA 70611
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950 BEGLIS PKWY 9.5 miles

950 BEGLIS PKWY
SULPHUR, LA 70663
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921 1ST AVE 9.9 miles

921 1ST AVE
SULPHUR, LA 70663
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622 CYPRESS ST 10.0 miles

622 CYPRESS ST
SULPHUR, LA 70663
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1329 S BELGIS PKWY 11.3 miles

1329 S BELGIS PKWY
SULPHUR, LA 70663
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520 E HIGHWAY 108 12.8 miles

520 E HIGHWAY 108
SULPHUR, LA 70665
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1020 MAIN ST 18.1 miles

1020 MAIN ST
HACKBERRY, LA 70645
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708 E RUSSELL AVE 23.1 miles

708 E RUSSELL AVE
WELSH, LA 70591
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Local Area Info: Lake Charles, Louisiana

Lake Charles (French: Lac Charles) is the fifth-largest incorporated city in the U.S. state of Louisiana, located on Lake Charles, Prien Lake, and the Calcasieu River. Founded in 1861 in Calcasieu Parish, it is a major industrial, cultural, and educational center in the southwest region of the state.

As of the 2010 census, the population was 71,993. Lake Charles is the principal city of the Lake Charles Metropolitan Statistical Area, having a population of 202,040. It is the larger principal city of the Lake Charles-Jennings Combined Statistical Area, with a population of 225,235. The 2010 population of the five-parish area of Southwest Louisiana was 292,619.

It is considered a regionally significant center of petrochemical refining, gaming, tourism, and education, being home to McNeese State University and Sowela Technical Community College. Because of the lakes and waterways throughout the city, metropolitan Lake Charles is often referred to as the Lake Area.

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Population (total): Population in 2017: 77,117 (99% urban, 1% rural). >Population change since 2000: +7.5%

Population (female): 39,983

Median Rent: Median gross rent in 2017: $846.

Poverty (overall): Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2017: 13.1%

Sex Offenders: According to our research of Louisiana and other state lists, there were 364 registered sex offenders living in Lake Charles, Louisiana as of January 18, 2021. The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Lake Charles is 208 to 1.>

Elevation: 20 feet

Land Area: 40.2 square miles.

Population Density:

Median Incomes:
      Estimated median household income in 2017: $43,939 (it was $30,774 in 2000)
      Estimated per capita income in 2017: $29,633 (it was $17,922 in 2000)
      Estimated median house or condo value in 2017: $167,100 (it was $70,800 in 2000) Lake Charles:$167,100LA:$162,500

Races:
      Black alone - 36,584 - 48.4%
      White alone - 32,499 - 43.0%
      Hispanic - 2,773 - 3.7%
      Two or more races - 1,797 - 2.4%
      Asian alone - 1,550 - 2.1%
      American Indian alone - 305 - 0.4%
      Other race alone - 180 - 0.2%

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