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Chataignier

Louisiana · 260 residents (2025 est.) · 0.628 sq mi
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Chataignier has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $32,898. Population has declined 4% since 2000. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $91,700. At a median age of 28.9, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 46% less than the Louisiana median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 28.9
US median: 38.9
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 71%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
367
−4%since 2000
from 383 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
584 / sq mi
−4%since 2000
from 610 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
28.9
Unchangedsince 2000
from 28.8 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:260 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2282853413974541990201020202024Chataignier
2024367
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$32,898
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $18,438 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,380
+167%since 2000
from $7,266 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
24.8%
+15.2 ptssince 2009
from 9.7% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
23.2%
−26.2 ptssince 2000
from 49.4% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.441
−14%since 2010
from 0.515 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade28%
US avg: 6.9%
Information12.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade6.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.1%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing3.8%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing1.9%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction1.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services0.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$91,700
+71%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,500 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$770
+41%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $300 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
38.3%
−26.1 ptssince 2000
from 64.4% in 2000
61.7% rent
Vacancy rate
22.8%
−12.1 ptssince 2009
from 34.9% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
8.8%
−14.2 ptssince 2009
from 23.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
66.3%
+23.7 ptssince 2009
from 42.6% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.8
+74%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
47
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic50.7%(194)
Black47.8%(183)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score63.1%(242)
2024
White, non-Hispanic28.3%(104)
Black70.6%(259)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.1%(4)
Diversity Score52.7%(193)
Diversity Score
53
−16%since 2000
from 63 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.6%
+12.7 ptssince 2000
from 2.9% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
76.1%
+25.7 ptssince 2000
from 50.4% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
7.8%
+5.7 ptssince 2000
from 2.1% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.8 min
+50%since 2000
from 20.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
86.3%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 88.4% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−11.6 ptssince 2009
from 11.6% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
10.6%
+10.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
3.1%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
9.4%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 7.7% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
11.8%
+7.0 ptssince 2011
from 4.8% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
69.6%
+28.2 ptssince 2011
from 41.4% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
11.5%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 13.4% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
28.7%
−41.5 ptssince 2009
from 70.1% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
41.7%
+11.9 ptssince 2009
from 29.8% in 2009
Female
58.3%
−11.9 ptssince 2009
from 70.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.1%
−31.6 ptssince 2009
from 34.7% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
13.2%
−8.9 ptssince 2012
from 22.1% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.6%
−80.6 ptssince 2013
from 84.2% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
68.5%
+26.4 ptssince 2017
from 42.1% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
92.4%
+21.9 ptssince 2016
from 70.6% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
−1.1 ptssince 2016
from 1.1% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Chataignier, Louisiana?

Chataignier, Louisiana has about 367 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Chataignier, Louisiana?

The typical household in Chataignier, Louisiana earns about $32,898 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Chataignier, Louisiana expensive?

In Chataignier, Louisiana, the median home is worth about $91,700, and the typical rent is about $770 a month.

How educated are people in Chataignier, Louisiana?

About 15.6% of adults age 25 and over in Chataignier, Louisiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Chataignier, Louisiana?

About 23.2% of people in Chataignier, Louisiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Chataignier, Louisiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Chataignier, Louisiana has grown since 1990. The population has added about 86 residents, a change of about 31 percent over that period.

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