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County overview

Calcasieu Parish

Louisiana - aging-in-place demographics, contractor density, and accessibility insights for Calcasieu Parish.

Census ACS 5-year estimates

Who lives in Calcasieu Parish

Population
210,770
Age 65+
15.3%
Median age
36.7
Owner-occupied
70.8%
With disability
14.1%
Median home value
$196,900
Median income
$64,370
Residents 65+
32,328
How Calcasieu Parish compares

vs. the U.S. average

% age 65+
-7.3%
% owner-occupied
+9.3%
% with disability
+9.3%
Median household income
-14.3%
Median home value
-30.2%
Median age
-4.7%

Comparison computed from the latest American Community Survey 5-year estimates. A positive number means this county is higher than the national average; negative means lower.

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Livingston Parish
143,425 residents

Aging-in-place in Calcasieu Parish

Calcasieu Parish is home to roughly 210,770 residents, of whom about 32,248 are age 65 or older - a senior share of 15.3%, below the U.S. average. For families planning aging-in-place modifications here, that population density translates directly into a deep bench of local contractors familiar with the needs of older homeowners.

Roughly 70.8% of homes in Calcasieu Parish are owner-occupied at a median home value of $196,900. That's a higher-than-average ownership rate, which often correlates with longer tenures in the home and a stronger appetite for investment in accessibility upgrades. Older homes in established neighborhoods can require careful planning for grab-bar anchoring, walk-in shower conversions, and doorway widening - all standard work for the aging-in-place specialists listed below.

About 14.1% of Calcasieu Parish residents report a disability, a rate in line with national levels. Demand for accessibility-focused remodelers - bathroom safety upgrades, non-slip flooring, ADA toilet installations, and lowered countertops - reflects that local population, not a one-size-fits-all national average.