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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Chalmette

Louisiana · 32,069 residents · 7.174 sq mi
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Chalmette has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $36,699. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $88,400.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 37.3
US median: 35.2
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

32,069
+1%since 1990
from 31,860 in 1990
1990 – 2024
4,470 / sq mi
+1%since 1990
from 4,441 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
37.3
+10%since 1990
from 33.9 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
13K18K23K29K34K1990201020202024Chalmette
202423K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$36,699
+4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $26,657 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$17,480
+54%since 1990
from $11,342 in 1990
US average: $21,522
12.0%
−0.7 ptssince 1990
from 12.7% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$88,400
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 1990
from $66,800 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$511
−8%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $422 in 1990
US average: $602
68.7%
−0.9 ptssince 1990
from 69.6% in 1990
31.3% rent
2.4
−4%since 1990
from 2.5 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic97.9%(31,186)
Black0.3%(86)
Hispanic / Latino4.9%(1,577)
Asian1%(309)
Diversity Score16%(5,087)
2000
White, non-Hispanic89.2%(28,606)
Black2.4%(756)
Hispanic / Latino4.8%(1,543)
Asian1.8%(573)
Diversity Score21.4%(6,848)
21
+34%since 1990
from 16 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

10.0%
+1.3 ptssince 1990
from 8.7% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
76.0%
+5.4 ptssince 1990
from 70.5% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.4%
+0.8 ptssince 1990
from 2.6% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

19.4 min
−15%since 1990
from 22.9 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Chalmette, Louisiana?

Chalmette, Louisiana has about 32,069 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Chalmette, Louisiana?

The typical household in Chalmette, Louisiana earns about $36,699 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 $88,400, and the typical rent is about $511 a month.

How educated are people in Chalmette, Louisiana?

About 10.0% 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 12.0% of people in Chalmette, Louisiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Chalmette, Louisiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Chalmette, Louisiana has grown since 1990. The population has added about 209 residents, a change of about 1 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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