Wealth Index

The wealth index reflects the overall economic prosperity and financial well-being of a county's residents based on income levels, employment rates, and income inequality metrics.

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Income Statistics Overview

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Metric Calcasieu Parish Louisiana Avg US Average
Median Household Income $67,475 $60,029 $78,145
Median Personal Income $67,475 $60,029 $78,145
Average income growth 5.5% 5.5% 5.5%

Household Income Trend

Median Household Income Over Time

Calcasieu Parish
United States
Year Calcasieu Parish United States

Economic Inequality in Calcasieu Parish | Gender Pay Gap | Gini Index

Metric Calcasieu Parish Louisiana Avg US Average
Gini Index 0.574 0.586 0.570
Male Median Income $71,926 $63,825 $67,746
Female Median Income $43,650 $46,053 $54,793
Gender Pay Gap 39.3% 27.8% 19.1%

Income by Sex Over Time

Male
Female
Year Male Income Female Income Gap %

Employment

Metric Calcasieu Parish Louisiana Avg US Average
Unemployment Rate 5.5% 6.3% 5.2%
Working from Home 5.1% 7.2% 13.4%
Commute time (minutes) 17 21 22

Unemployment Rate Over Time

Calcasieu Parish
United States
Year Calcasieu Parish United States