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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Charenton

Louisiana · 1,446 residents · 4.967 sq mi
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Charenton has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $12,311. Population has fallen 26% since 2000, a loss of 498 residents. 3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $44,300. The poverty rate of 43.8% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 44% less than the Louisiana median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Younger
median age 30.1
US median: 33.0
Less educated
3% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

1,446
−26%vs 2000
vs 1,944 in 2000
1990 – 2024
291 / sq mi
−26%vs 2000
vs 391 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
30.1
−8%vs 2000
vs 32.5 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
9621K1K2K2K1990201020202024Charenton
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$12,311
−42%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $27,837 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$6,578
−49%vs 2000
vs $12,828 in 2000
US average: $14,340
43.8%
+16.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 27.6% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$44,300
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $53,500 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$234
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $305 in 2000
US average: $450
80.1%
−6.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 86.4% in 2000
19.9% rent
3.6
+87%vs 2000
vs 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic45.4%(883)
Black35.8%(696)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(23)
Asian0.3%(6)
Other0%
Diversity Score63.9%(1,241)
1990
White, non-Hispanic38.1%(551)
Black45%(651)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(21)
Asian0%(0)
Other16.9%(244)
Diversity Score79.3%(1,146)
79
+24%vs 2000
vs 64 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

2.6%
−1.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 3.7% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
55.9%
−2.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 58.7% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
1.2%
−0.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 1.4% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

22.2 min
+58%vs 2000
vs 14.0 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Charenton, Louisiana?

Charenton, Louisiana has about 1,446 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Charenton, Louisiana?

The typical household in Charenton, Louisiana earns about $12,311 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Charenton, Louisiana expensive?

In Charenton, Louisiana, the median home is worth about $44,300, and the typical rent is about $234 a month.

How educated are people in Charenton, Louisiana?

About 2.6% of adults age 25 and over in Charenton, Louisiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Charenton, Louisiana?

About 43.8% of people in Charenton, Louisiana live below the federal poverty line.

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

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