Parish Profile

• Name: The name of the parish, Calcasieu, means crying eagle and is said to be the name of an Atakapa Native American leader
• Parish Seat: Lake Charles

Statistical Information

The US Census Bureau provides statistical information for many areas; links are provided to several key areas of commonly requested information for this parish.

• Quick Facts
• Profile of General Population and Housing Characteristics (Data Source: 2010 Census)
• Social Characteristics; Economic Characteristics (Data Source: 2006-2010 American Community 5-Year Estimates)
• Need more statistical information? Search the U.S. Census Bureau's Frequently Asked Questions or contact the Louisiana State Census Data Center

Local Contact Information

• Assessors
• Clerks of Court
• Emergency Preparedness
• Fire Protection Districts
• Justices of the Peace & Constables
• Library Main Branch
• Local Government
• Office of Motor Vehicles
• Registrar of Voters or search for your voting location
• School District Information
• Sheriff's Directory
• State Representatives or enter your address to search for your representative
• State Senators or enter your address to search for your senator
• Not sure who you need to contact? Ask Louise

Municipalities and Communities

• Cities: DeQuincy | Lake Charles | Sulphur | Westlake
• Towns: Iowa | Vinton
• Census Designated Places: Carlyss | Moss Bluff | Prien
• Unincorporated communities: Gillis | Mossville