Carlyss

Census-designated place in Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana

Aerial view of Carlyss, Louisiana
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Carlyss is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, with 5,101 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,001 ft (305 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Sulphur, 3.7 miles N.

About Carlyss

Carlyss (pronounced ‘car-liss’) is a census-designated place (CDP) in Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, United States. The population was 5,101 in 2020. It is part of the Lake Charles metropolitan statistical area.

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Median household income
$78,179
Median home value
$173,200
Median rent
$1,358/mo
Median age
35.6
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Carlyss, LA population

Carlyss had 5,101 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census5,101
Density461 per sq mi (178 per km²)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

Carlyss at a glance

StateLouisiana (LA)
CountyCalcasieu Parish
TypeCensus-designated place
Population5,101 (2020)
Land area11.06 sq mi (28.7 km²)
Water area0.04 sq mi (0.09 km²)
Elevation1,001 ft (305 m)
Coordinates30.1767° N, 93.3696° W
ZIP code70665
Census code (GEOID)2212840

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.

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Frequently asked questions about Carlyss

What county is Carlyss in?

Carlyss is in Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana.

What is the population of Carlyss, LA?

5,101 people lived in Carlyss at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of Carlyss, LA?

The ZIP code of Carlyss is 70665.

What is the elevation of Carlyss?

1,001 feet (305 m) above sea level.

What towns are near Carlyss?

Sulphur (3.7 mi), Prien (6.0 mi), Westlake (8.6 mi), Lake Charles (9.6 mi), Vinton (12.8 mi).

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