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Charenton

Louisiana · 1,699 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 $40,240. Population has declined 13% since 2000. 5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $78,800.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
5% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,699
−13%since 2000
from 1,944 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
342 / sq mi
−13%since 2000
from 391 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.0
+29%since 2000
from 32.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
9621K1K2K2K1990201020202024Charenton
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$40,240
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,837 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,907
+94%since 2000
from $12,828 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
27.5%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 24.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
17.4%
−10.2 ptssince 2000
from 27.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information14.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing10.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing10.2%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance5%
US avg: 5.5%
Wholesale trade4.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical4.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Retail trade3.2%
US avg: 10%
Other services2.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.3%
US avg: 2%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$78,800
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $53,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$803
+75%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $305 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
86.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 86.4% in 2000
13.5% rent
Afford Score
2.0
+2%since 2000
from 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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic46.3%(787)
Black22.8%(388)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(35)
Asian0.2%(3)
Other37.7%(640)
Diversity Score82%(1,393)
Diversity Score
82
+28%since 2000
from 64 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
5.0%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 3.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
77.2%
+18.5 ptssince 2000
from 58.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.4%
−1.0 ptssince 2000
from 1.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.3 min
+51%since 2000
from 14.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
82.5%
+10.1 ptssince 2009
from 72.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
14.1%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 12.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.9%
−3.5 ptssince 2011
from 5.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
54.6%
+6.1 ptssince 2011
from 48.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
20.6%
−29.9 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.8%
+5.7 ptssince 2009
from 48.2% in 2009
Female
46.2%
−5.7 ptssince 2009
from 51.8% in 2009
Foreign born
1.0%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
14.7%
−57.9 ptssince 2013
from 72.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Charenton, Louisiana?

Charenton, Louisiana has about 1,699 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Charenton, Louisiana?

The typical household in Charenton, Louisiana earns about $40,240 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 $78,800, and the typical rent is about $803 a month.

How educated are people in Charenton, Louisiana?

About 5.0% 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 17.4% of people in Charenton, Louisiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Charenton, Louisiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Charenton, Louisiana has grown since 1990. The population has added about 253 residents, a change of about 17 percent over that period.

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