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Chalmette

Louisiana · 22,616 residents · 7.174 sq mi
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Chalmette has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $54,904. Population has fallen 29% since 2000, a loss of 9,453 residents. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $214,700. The poverty rate of 24.9% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 35.2
US median: 38.9
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 33%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
22,616
−29%since 2000
from 32,069 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
3,152 / sq mi
−29%since 2000
from 4,470 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
35.2
−6%since 2000
from 37.3 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
13K18K23K29K34K1990201020202024Chalmette
202423K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$54,904
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,699 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,914
+71%since 2000
from $17,480 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
39.2%
+16.9 ptssince 2009
from 22.3% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
24.9%
+12.9 ptssince 2000
from 12.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.494
+12%since 2010
from 0.440 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information12.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade10.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance7.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical7.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade6.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services4.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.3%
US avg: 2.2%
Public administration3.2%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.8%
US avg: 1.6%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0.4%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$214,700
+33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $88,400 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,110
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $511 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
61.2%
−7.5 ptssince 2000
from 68.7% in 2000
38.8% rent
Vacancy rate
8.1%
−11.4 ptssince 2009
from 19.5% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
21.3%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 21.3% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
53.4%
+11.3 ptssince 2009
from 42.1% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.9
+62%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
41
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic89.2%(28,606)
Black2.4%(756)
Hispanic / Latino4.8%(1,543)
Asian1.8%(573)
Other0%
Diversity Score21.4%(6,848)
2024
White, non-Hispanic51.6%(11,676)
Black27.4%(6,205)
Hispanic / Latino13.2%(2,986)
Asian1.8%(414)
Other5.9%(1,335)
Diversity Score79.6%(18,006)
Diversity Score
80
+273%since 2000
from 21 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.6%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 10.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
83.5%
+7.6 ptssince 2000
from 76.0% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
4.5%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 3.4% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.3 min
+51%since 2000
from 19.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
75.3%
−5.7 ptssince 2009
from 81.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
11.2%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 12.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
1.1%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
8.9%
+5.9 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.9%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.8%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
7.9%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
9.0%
−1.5 ptssince 2011
from 10.5% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
61.0%
−3.6 ptssince 2011
from 64.6% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
11.4%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 13.3% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
29.0%
−23.4 ptssince 2009
from 52.4% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.0%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 50.9% in 2009
Female
51.0%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
Foreign born
7.4%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 5.4% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.0%
−45.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
16.5%
+3.8 ptssince 2012
from 12.7% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
10.5%
−76.4 ptssince 2013
from 86.9% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
88.8%
+18.8 ptssince 2017
from 70.0% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
86.0%
+0.2 ptssince 2016
from 85.8% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
10.3%
+2.6 ptssince 2016
from 7.8% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Chalmette, Louisiana?

Chalmette, Louisiana has about 22,616 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Chalmette, Louisiana?

The typical household in Chalmette, Louisiana earns about $54,904 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Chalmette, Louisiana expensive?

In Chalmette, Louisiana, the median home is worth about $214,700, and the typical rent is about $1,110 a month.

How educated are people in Chalmette, Louisiana?

About 13.6% of adults age 25 and over in Chalmette, Louisiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Chalmette, Louisiana?

About 24.9% of people in Chalmette, Louisiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Chalmette, Louisiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Chalmette, Louisiana has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 9,244 residents, a change of about -29 percent over that period.

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