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Chackbay

Louisiana · 5,436 residents · 27.746 sq mi
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Chackbay has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $65,968. Population has grown 35% since 2000. 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $217,000.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 43.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 65%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,436
+35%since 2000
from 4,018 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
196 / sq mi
+35%since 2000
from 145 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
43.1
+28%since 2000
from 33.6 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K3K4K5K6K1990201020202024Chackbay
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$65,968
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,357 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$34,929
+127%since 2000
from $15,389 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
44.4%
+16.0 ptssince 2009
from 28.4% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
7.4%
−5.9 ptssince 2000
from 13.3% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.418
+10%since 2010
from 0.382 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade22%
US avg: 9.9%
Information11.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade10.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance5.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services2.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration1.9%
US avg: 4.8%
Education & health services1.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.2%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing0.2%
US avg: 0.4%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$217,000
+65%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $72,000 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,036
+111%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $269 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
93.6%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 90.3% in 2000
6.4% rent
Vacancy rate
7.5%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
18.1%
+9.1 ptssince 2009
from 9.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
78.7%
+43.2 ptssince 2009
from 35.5% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.3
+71%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
53
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93.9%(3,773)
Black4%(160)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(30)
Asian0.3%(11)
Other0%
Diversity Score12.1%(487)
2024
White, non-Hispanic87.3%(4,743)
Black2.2%(119)
Hispanic / Latino3.7%(199)
Asian0%(0)
Other6.9%(375)
Diversity Score29%(1,577)
Diversity Score
29
+140%since 2000
from 12 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.2%
+14.9 ptssince 2000
from 5.4% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
87.4%
+16.2 ptssince 2000
from 71.3% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
1.7%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 1.7% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.2 min
+39%since 2000
from 22.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
79.2%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 79.5% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
14.0%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 10.7% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
6.2%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.9% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
1.2%
−6.6 ptssince 2009
from 7.8% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.0%
−3.8 ptssince 2011
from 4.8% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
57.9%
−2.2 ptssince 2011
from 60.1% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
20.6%
+7.7 ptssince 2009
from 12.8% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
35.9%
−23.9 ptssince 2009
from 59.8% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.2%
+7.9 ptssince 2009
from 46.3% in 2009
Female
45.8%
−7.9 ptssince 2009
from 53.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.1%
−46.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.3% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
11.4%
−1.9 ptssince 2012
from 13.3% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.7%
−84.6 ptssince 2013
from 85.3% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
87.5%
+4.6 ptssince 2017
from 82.9% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
94.7%
+3.6 ptssince 2016
from 91.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2016
from 0.4% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Chackbay, Louisiana?

Chackbay, Louisiana has about 5,436 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Chackbay, Louisiana?

The typical household in Chackbay, Louisiana earns about $65,968 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Chackbay, Louisiana expensive?

In Chackbay, Louisiana, the median home is worth about $217,000, and the typical rent is about $1,036 a month.

How educated are people in Chackbay, Louisiana?

About 20.2% of adults age 25 and over in Chackbay, Louisiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Chackbay, Louisiana?

About 7.4% of people in Chackbay, Louisiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Chackbay, Louisiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Chackbay, Louisiana has grown since 1990. The population has added about 3,186 residents, a change of about 142 percent over that period.

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