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Chauvin

Louisiana · 2,575 residents · 4.761 sq mi
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Chauvin has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $48,229. Population has fallen 20% since 2000, a loss of 654 residents. 2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $80,500.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 37.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
2% 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
2,575
−20%since 2000
from 3,229 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Median age
37.7
+9%since 2000
from 34.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K3K3K3K3K1990201020202024Chauvin
20243K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2020
Under 56.3%(163)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 97.2%(185)
US avg: 6.1%
10 to 147.7%(197)
US avg: 6.5%
15 to 196.8%(175)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 244.5%(116)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 3413.1%(338)
US avg: 13.5%
35 to 4412.5%(322)
US avg: 12.7%
45 to 5411.7%(301)
US avg: 12.3%
55 to 6413.9%(358)
US avg: 13.1%
65 to 748.8%(227)
US avg: 10%
75 to 845.5%(141)
US avg: 4.9%
85 and over2%(52)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$48,229
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,922 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,942
+71%since 2000
from $10,492 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
25.8%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 22.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
16.6%
−3.5 ptssince 2000
from 20.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade21.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance16.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical12.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Information10.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing4.8%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services4.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Retail trade2.1%
US avg: 10%
Construction1.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services1.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$80,500
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $52,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$627
−22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $534 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
81.3%
−4.6 ptssince 2000
from 85.9% in 2000
18.7% rent
Afford Score
1.7
−36%since 2009
from 2.6 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
RELATED:See current rent listings in Chauvin on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.5%(3,117)
Black0.1%(3)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(22)
Asian0.2%(8)
Other0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic87.3%(2,248)
Black0.7%(19)
Hispanic / Latino3.1%(79)
Asian0.6%(16)
Other2.5%(65)

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Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Guatemalan2.5%(70)
Mexican2.1%(59)
Ancestry
French Canadian19.7%(547)
French17.8%(494)
American6.8%(188)
English2.9%(80)
Italian1.8%(49)
Scottish1.2%(33)
Irish0.7%(20)
Portuguese0.4%(11)
Austrian0.4%(10)
Canadian0.4%(10)
German0.3%(9)
Dutch0.1%(3)
RANKED:Largest French Canadian population · Largest French population · Largest American population · Largest English population · Largest Central American population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
1.8%
−1.7 ptssince 2000
from 3.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
52.7%
+8.4 ptssince 2000
from 44.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.2%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 0.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
36.9 min
+85%since 2000
from 19.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
71.9%
−10.8 ptssince 2009
from 82.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.6%
−4.9 ptssince 2009
from 12.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
18.1%
+10.4 ptssince 2011
from 7.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
40.7%
−11.7 ptssince 2011
from 52.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
2.6%
−47.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
56.9%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 55.5% in 2009
Female
43.1%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 44.5% in 2009
Foreign born
1.4%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
15.0%
−60.8 ptssince 2013
from 75.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married41.2%(426)
Married40.8%(422)
Widowed1.2%(12)
Divorced16.9%(175)
Women 15+
Never married27.6%(278)
Married44%(443)
Widowed18.6%(187)
Divorced9.7%(98)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Chauvin, Louisiana?

Chauvin, Louisiana has about 2,575 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Chauvin, Louisiana?

The typical household in Chauvin, Louisiana earns about $48,229 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Chauvin, Louisiana expensive?

In Chauvin, Louisiana, the median home is worth about $80,500, and the typical rent is about $627 a month.

How educated are people in Chauvin, Louisiana?

About 1.8% of adults age 25 and over in Chauvin, Louisiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Chauvin, Louisiana?

About 16.6% of people in Chauvin, Louisiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Chauvin, Louisiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Chauvin, Louisiana has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 800 residents, a change of about -24 percent over that period.

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

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