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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Chataignier

Louisiana · 281 residents · 0.628 sq mi
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Chataignier has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $9,303. Population has fallen 27% since 2000, a loss of 102 residents. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $18,000. The poverty rate of 48.4% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 58% less than the Louisiana median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Mid-age
median age 32.0
US median: 33.0
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 20%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

281
−27%vs 2000
vs 383 in 2000
1990 – 2025
447 / sq mi
−27%vs 2000
vs 610 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
32.0
+11%vs 2000
vs 28.8 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
2282853413974541990201020202024Chataignier
2024367
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$9,303
−34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $18,438 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$6,141
−15%vs 2000
vs $7,266 in 2000
US average: $14,340
48.4%
−1.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 49.4% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$18,000
−20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $29,500 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$218
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $300 in 2000
US average: $450
60.7%
−3.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 64.4% in 2000
39.3% rent
1.9
+21%vs 2000
vs 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
1990
White, non-Hispanic44.1%(124)
Black54.8%(154)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(5)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.1%(3)
Diversity Score65.2%(183)
65
+3%vs 2000
vs 63 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

8.0%
+5.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 2.9% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
44.2%
−6.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 50.4% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
4.3%
+2.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 2.1% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

25.5 min
+25%vs 2000
vs 20.5 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 Chataignier, Louisiana?

Chataignier, Louisiana has about 281 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Chataignier, Louisiana?

The typical household in Chataignier, Louisiana earns about $9,303 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 $18,000, and the typical rent is about $218 a month.

How educated are people in Chataignier, Louisiana?

About 8.0% 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 48.4% of people in Chataignier, 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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