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Chackbay

Louisiana · 5,370 residents · 27.746 sq mi
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Chackbay has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $57,738. Population has grown 34% since 2000. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $191,800.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 77%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,370
+34%since 2000
from 4,018 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
194 / sq mi
+34%since 2000
from 145 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.8
+15%since 2000
from 33.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K3K4K5K6K1990201020202024Chackbay
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$57,738
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,357 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$31,843
+107%since 2000
from $15,389 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
38.7%
+10.3 ptssince 2009
from 28.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
16.4%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 13.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information13.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade13.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade8.9%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing3.6%
US avg: 0.5%
Other services2.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Construction1.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Public administration1.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance0.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 2%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$191,800
+77%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $72,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$469
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $269 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
89.5%
−0.8 ptssince 2000
from 90.3% in 2000
10.5% rent
Afford Score
3.3
+72%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic88.3%(4,742)
Black4.6%(245)
Hispanic / Latino3.2%(174)
Asian0.4%(20)
Other1.9%(102)
Diversity Score23.8%(1,280)
Diversity Score
24
+97%since 2000
from 12 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.8%
+12.4 ptssince 2000
from 5.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
85.0%
+13.7 ptssince 2000
from 71.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.3%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 1.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.1 min
+38%since 2000
from 22.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
83.2%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 79.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.0%
−6.8 ptssince 2009
from 7.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.4%
+3.6 ptssince 2011
from 4.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
65.2%
+5.1 ptssince 2011
from 60.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
34.3%
−25.5 ptssince 2009
from 59.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.7%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 46.3% in 2009
Female
52.3%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 53.7% in 2009
Foreign born
1.3%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.7%
−80.6 ptssince 2013
from 85.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Chackbay, Louisiana?

Chackbay, Louisiana has about 5,370 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Chackbay, Louisiana?

The typical household in Chackbay, Louisiana earns about $57,738 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 $191,800, and the typical rent is about $469 a month.

How educated are people in Chackbay, Louisiana?

About 17.8% 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 16.4% 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 3,120 residents, a change of about 139 percent over that period.

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