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DeQuincy, LA
City in Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana.
Population
2,931
Land area
3.2sq mi
People per sq mi
918
ZIP codes
0
DeQuincy and its ZIP codes
DeQuincy at a glance
- DeQuincy is about 8.6 times as dense as Louisiana as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $44,281 a year, 27% less than the Louisiana figure of $60,756.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $124,500 (42% below Louisiana) and median rent is $760 a month.
Local data for DeQuincy, LA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
DeQuincy, LA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$44,281
Poverty rate
16.5%
Median home value
$124,500
Median rent
$760/mo
Homeownership
60.3%
Bachelor's or higher
5.9%
Median age
45.8
Average commute
29.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (238), French Americans (158), Italian Americans (148).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Calcasieu Parish. PPP loans are for DeQuincy.
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
$1.2B
FY 2026, $5,618 per person
How people get to work
DeQuincy, LA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone79.8%
- Carpooled0.7%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked7.8%
- Bicycle9.8%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.8%
- Worked from home0.0%
Average one-way commute: 29.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
DeQuincy, 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° / 40°F
69.3 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in DeQuincy, LA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
43.1%
U.S. 33.3% +9.8 pts
Diabetes
14.7%
U.S. 12.1% +2.6 pts
Smoking
18.8%
U.S. 12.8% +6.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.7%
U.S. 11.1% -2.4 pts
Cities near DeQuincy
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| OrettaCensus-designated place | 5.7 mi | 2.2 |
| SingerCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 6.9 |
| GillisCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 1.7 |
| SulphurCity | 16 mi | 11.2 |
| StarksCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 3.4 |
| WestlakeCity | 17 mi | 3.8 |
| Moss BluffCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 15.2 |
| LongvilleCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 5.7 |
| CarlyssCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 11.1 |
| VintonTown | 19 mi | 5.1 |
| Lake CharlesCity | 22 mi | 47.5 |
| Deweyville, TXCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 11.2 |
| MerryvilleTown | 22 mi | 9.8 |
| PrienCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 5.3 |
| Forest Heights, TXCensus-designated place | 24 mi | 2.8 |
| ReevesVillage | 24 mi | 2.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is DeQuincy, LA in?
- DeQuincy is in Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana.
- What is the population of DeQuincy, LA?
- About 2,931 people live in DeQuincy, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near DeQuincy?
- Nearby places include Oretta (5.7 mi), Singer (14 mi), Gillis (15 mi), Sulphur (16 mi), Starks (17 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023