Chalmette, Louisiana Population 2022
Chalmette is a city located in St. Bernard Parish Louisiana. Chalmette has a 2020 population of 23,851. Chalmette is currently declining at a rate of 0.00% annually and its population has increased by 42.39% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 16,751 in 2010.
The average household income in Chalmette is $55,285 with a poverty rate of 22.36%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $960 per month, and the median house value is $152,900. The median age in Chalmette is 32.8 years, 31.7 years for males, and 33.5 years for females.
Chalmette Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Chalmettewas:
- White: 68.83%
- Black or African American: 22.17%
- Asian: 3.40%
- Two or more races: 3.08%
- Other race: 1.92%
- Native American: 0.54%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.06%
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 16,417 | 68.83% |
| Black or African American | 5,287 | 22.17% |
| Asian | 811 | 3.40% |
| Two or More Races | 735 | 3.08% |
| Some Other Race | 458 | 1.92% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 128 | 0.54% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 15 | 0.06% |
Chalmette Population Pyramid $2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 7,544 | 3.12 | 56 |
| Married | 2,684 | 3.88 | 74.3 |
| Non Family | 2,428 | 1.32 | 48.4 |
| Female | 1,836 | 4 | 41.6 |
| Male | 596 | 4.39 | 48.7 |
3.82
Average Family Size
3.12
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 855 | 5.63% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 2,086 | 13.74% |
| High School Graduate | 4,713 | 31.05% |
| Some College | 4,576 | 30.15% |
| Associates Degree | 1,201 | 7.91% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,234 | 8.13% |
| Graduate Degree | 512 | 3.37% |
Chalmette Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 10,523 | 8,468 | 1,059 |
| Black | 2,547 | 2,189 | 342 |
| Hispanic | 1,339 | 983 | 172 |
| Asian | 496 | 366 | 161 |
| Other Race | 294 | 227 | 44 |
| 2+ Races | 270 | 231 | 12 |
| Native American | 103 | 57 | |
| Islander | 15 | 15 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among islander people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 32.46%.
$32,481
Average Earnings
$39,606
Average Male
$27,985
Average Female
Chalmette Language by Age
Chalmette Language
88.55% of Chalmette residents speak only English, while 11.45% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 6.99% of the population.
Chalmette Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 14,408 | 2,659 | 18.46% |
| Black | 5,149 | 1,852 | 35.97% |
| Hispanic | 2,529 | 542 | 21.43% |
| Multiple | 730 | 178 | 24.38% |
| Asian | 811 | 113 | 13.93% |
| Other | 92 | NaN% | |
| Native | 128 | 17 | 13.28% |
22.36%
Overall Poverty Rate
20.60%
Male Poverty Rate
24.00%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Chalmette
The race most likely to be in poverty in Chalmette is Black, with 35.97% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Chalmette is Other, with NaN% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 5.36%. Among those working part-time, it was 22.45%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 35.07%.
Chalmette Marital Status
Marriage Rates
33.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
35.9%
Male Marriage Rate
31.0%
Female Marriage Rate
Chalmette Married by Age and Sex
Chalmette Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Chalmette Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 531 | 4.18% |
| Black | 103 | 3.30% |
| Hispanic | 20 | 1.24% |
| Other Race | 19 | 5.96% |
| 2+ Races | 7 | 1.91% |
Chalmette Veterans by Education
9.77%
Veteran Poverty Rate
34.50%
Veteran Disability Rate
60.9%
Labor Force Participation
54.2%
Employment Rate
10.9%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
80.84%
Born in Chalmette
93.05%
Native Born
6.95%
Foreign Born
3.90%
Non Citizen
3.04%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
93.05% of Chalmette residents were born in the United States, with 80.84% having been born in Louisiana. 3.90% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 23,851 | 0.00% | |
| 2021 | 23,851 | 0.00% | |
| 2020 | 23,851 | 0.00% | |
| 2019 | 23,851 | 249 | 1.05% |
| 2018 | 23,602 | 695 | 3.03% |
| 2017 | 22,907 | 562 | 2.52% |
| 2016 | 22,345 | 1,034 | 4.85% |
| 2015 | 21,311 | 1,936 | 9.99% |
| 2014 | 19,375 | 1,356 | 7.53% |
| 2013 | 18,019 | 1,356 | 8.14% |
| 2012 | 16,663 | 2,149 | 14.81% |
| 2011 | 14,514 | -2,237 | -13.35% |
| 2010 | 16,751 | 0.00% |