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Chataignier

Louisiana · 259 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 $28,333. Population has fallen 32% since 2000, a loss of 124 residents. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $75,000. With a median age of 44.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 44% less than the Louisiana median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 44.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 69%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
259
−32%since 2000
from 383 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
412 / sq mi
−32%since 2000
from 610 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
44.8
+56%since 2000
from 28.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2282853413974541990201020202024Chataignier
2024367
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$28,333
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $18,438 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,980
+216%since 2000
from $7,266 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
18.0%
+8.3 ptssince 2009
from 9.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
31.3%
−18.1 ptssince 2000
from 49.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade12.9%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing12.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing11.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction7.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Information6.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade5.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance5.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing4.3%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$75,000
+69%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$521
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $300 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
57.9%
−6.5 ptssince 2000
from 64.4% in 2000
42.1% rent
Afford Score
2.6
+65%since 2000
from 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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic41.3%(107)
Black54.4%(141)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(6)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.4%(1)
Diversity Score64.7%(168)
Diversity Score
65
+3%since 2000
from 63 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.2%
+13.3 ptssince 2000
from 2.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
79.7%
+29.3 ptssince 2000
from 50.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.6%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 2.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.4 min
+29%since 2000
from 20.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
85.1%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 88.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 7.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.1%
+0.3 ptssince 2011
from 4.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
45.4%
+4.0 ptssince 2011
from 41.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
25.8%
−44.3 ptssince 2009
from 70.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.8%
+22.0 ptssince 2009
from 29.8% in 2009
Female
48.2%
−22.0 ptssince 2009
from 70.2% in 2009
Foreign born
2.8%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
9.3%
−74.9 ptssince 2013
from 84.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Chataignier, Louisiana?

Chataignier, Louisiana has about 259 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Chataignier, Louisiana?

The typical household in Chataignier, Louisiana earns about $28,333 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 $75,000, and the typical rent is about $521 a month.

How educated are people in Chataignier, Louisiana?

About 16.2% 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 31.3% of people in Chataignier, Louisiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Chataignier, Louisiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Chataignier, Louisiana has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 22 residents, a change of about -8 percent over that period.

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

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