Who moves to Lake Charles, and where they go
Every year the IRS counts how many people move between counties, based on the addresses on their tax returns. Here is what that shows for Calcasieu Parish, LA, home of Lake Charles, between the 2022 and 2023 tax years.
- Moved in
- 6,997from other US counties
- Moved out
- 6,633to other US counties
- Net
- +364more arrivals than departures
- From abroad
- n/atax filers and dependents only
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Where newcomers come from
| County | People |
|---|---|
| Beauregard Parish, LA | 599 |
| Jefferson Davis Parish, LA | 537 |
| Harris County, TX (Houston) | 450 |
| Lafayette Parish, LA (Lafayette) | 341 |
| Allen Parish, LA | 240 |
| Orange County, TX | 228 |
| Cameron Parish, LA | 184 |
| East Baton Rouge Parish, LA (Baton Rouge) | 182 |
| Jefferson County, TX (Beaumont) | 162 |
| St. Landry Parish, LA | 158 |
| Acadia Parish, LA | 141 |
| Vernon Parish, LA | 115 |
Where people go when they leave
| County | People |
|---|---|
| Beauregard Parish, LA | 593 |
| Harris County, TX (Houston) | 586 |
| Jefferson Davis Parish, LA | 448 |
| Lafayette Parish, LA (Lafayette) | 237 |
| Orange County, TX | 214 |
| Jefferson County, TX (Beaumont) | 170 |
| East Baton Rouge Parish, LA (Baton Rouge) | 147 |
| Allen Parish, LA | 138 |
| Acadia Parish, LA | 135 |
| Cameron Parish, LA | 123 |
| Rapides Parish, LA | 85 |
| Montgomery County, TX (The Woodlands) | 78 |
Most moves are short hops within the same metro area. 3,553 of the newcomers came from elsewhere in Louisiana and 3,444 from other states. Here are the long-distance moves only, more than 100 miles:
Long-distance newcomers come from
| County | People |
|---|---|
| Harris County, TX (Houston) | 450 |
| East Baton Rouge Parish, LA (Baton Rouge) | 182 |
| Orleans Parish, LA (New Orleans) | 92 |
| Fort Bend County, TX (Sugar Land) | 73 |
| Dallas County, TX (Dallas) | 56 |
| Montgomery County, TX (The Woodlands) | 53 |
| Jefferson Parish, LA (Metairie) | 50 |
| Galveston County, TX (League City) | 49 |
Long-distance movers go to
| County | People |
|---|---|
| Harris County, TX (Houston) | 586 |
| East Baton Rouge Parish, LA (Baton Rouge) | 147 |
| Montgomery County, TX (The Woodlands) | 78 |
| Orleans Parish, LA (New Orleans) | 76 |
| Fort Bend County, TX (Sugar Land) | 75 |
| Maricopa County, AZ (Phoenix) | 71 |
| Dallas County, TX (Dallas) | 69 |
| Travis County, TX (Austin) | 57 |
Frequently asked questions
Where do people moving to Lake Charles come from?
Most people moving into Calcasieu Parish, LA come from nearby counties, led by Beauregard Parish, LA (599 people). The biggest source more than 100 miles away is Harris County, TX.
Where do people leaving Lake Charles move to?
The top destination is Beauregard Parish, LA (593 people). Farther away, the most popular is Harris County, TX.
Are more people moving to Lake Charles or leaving?
Between the 2022 and 2023 tax years, 6,997 people moved into Calcasieu Parish, LA from elsewhere in the US and 6,633 moved out, a net gain of 364 (IRS data, not counting moves from abroad).
Thinking about the move yourself? Compare Lake Charles with any city it trades people with, like Lake Charles vs Houston, Lake Charles vs Baton Rouge, Lake Charles vs New Orleans, Lake Charles vs Sugar Land.
Source: IRS Statistics of Income, county-to-county migration data for filing years 2022 to 2023, the latest available. Counts are people (the number of personal exemptions, which the IRS uses to approximate individuals): tax filers plus dependents whose address moved to a different county between the two filing years. People who do not file returns are not counted, and the IRS hides very small flows to protect privacy. Figures are for the whole county, not just the city of Lake Charles.