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Carlyss, LA
Census-designated place in Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana.
Population
4,412
Land area
11.1sq mi
People per sq mi
399
ZIP codes
0
Carlyss and its ZIP codes
Carlyss at a glance
- Carlyss is about 3.7 times as dense as Louisiana as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $78,179 a year, 29% more than the Louisiana figure of $60,756.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $173,200 (20% below Louisiana) and median rent is $1,358 a month.
Local data for Carlyss, LA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Carlyss, LA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$78,179
Poverty rate
16.1%
Median home value
$173,200
Median rent
$1,358/mo
Homeownership
74.2%
Bachelor's or higher
18.2%
Median age
35.6
Average commute
20.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (601), German Americans (433), French Americans (279).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Calcasieu Parish. PPP loans are for Carlyss.
Unemployment rate
3.8%
Aug 2026, -0.7 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$63,063
89,310 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$56,113
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$1.22B
FY 2026, $5,618 per person
How people get to work
Carlyss, LA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone74.1%
- Carpooled22.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked2.5%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home1.3%
Average one-way commute: 20.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Carlyss, LA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively High
Top: lightning
Storm events since 1996
706
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
11,641
16.9% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
92° / 43°F
59.7 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Carlyss, LA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.5%
U.S. 33.3% +6.2 pts
Diabetes
11.7%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
17.2%
U.S. 12.8% +4.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.4%
U.S. 11.1% -2.7 pts
Cities near Carlyss
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| SulphurCity | 3.8 mi | 11.2 |
| PrienCensus-designated place | 6 mi | 5.3 |
| WestlakeCity | 8.6 mi | 3.8 |
| Lake CharlesCity | 9.3 mi | 47.5 |
| Moss BluffCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 15.2 |
| VintonTown | 13 mi | 5.1 |
| HackberryCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 28.1 |
| GillisCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 1.7 |
| DeQuincyCity | 19 mi | 3.2 |
| StarksCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 3.4 |
| IowaTown | 22 mi | 3.4 |
| Little Cypress, TXCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 3.8 |
| Forest Heights, TXCensus-designated place | 24 mi | 2.8 |
| Orange, TXCity | 24 mi | 21.3 |
| West Orange, TXCity | 24 mi | 3.4 |
| Pinehurst, TXCity | 25 mi | 1.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Carlyss, LA in?
- Carlyss is in Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana.
- What is the population of Carlyss, LA?
- About 4,412 people live in Carlyss, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Carlyss?
- Nearby places include Sulphur (3.8 mi), Prien (6 mi), Westlake (8.6 mi), Lake Charles (9.3 mi), Moss Bluff (12 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023