State
Parish
Land Area (mi²)
7.2 sq mi
Density (mi²)
3,324.40/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
0.00%
Growth Since 2010
42.39%
World Population Review
Chalmette, Louisiana Population 2021
23,851
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. Chalmette reached it's highest population of 23,851 in 2019.
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 Chalmette was:
- 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%
The current population of Chalmette, Louisiana is 23,851 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates. The US Census estimates the 2018 population at 23,602.The last official US Census in 2010 recorded the population at 16,751.
Chalmette, Louisiana Population 2021
| 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% |
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Chalmette Population by Race
Chalmette Population Pyramid $2021
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Chalmette Population by Age
Chalmette Households and Families
| 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
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Chalmette Households by Type
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| 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% |
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Chalmette Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
Chalmette Educational Attainment by Race
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| 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%.
Chalmette Educational Attainment by Race
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$32,481
Average Earnings
$39,606
Average Male
$27,985
Average Female
Chalmette Earnings by Educational Attainment
Chalmette Language by Age
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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 Language
Chalmette Poverty by Race
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| 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 | 458 | 92 | 20.09% |
| 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 Native, with 13.28% 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 Poverty
Chalmette Poverty Rate by Education
Chalmette Marital Status
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Marriage Rates
33.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
35.9%
Male Marriage Rate
31.0%
Female Marriage Rate
Chalmette Married by Age and Sex
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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
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Chalmette Marital Status
Chalmette Veterans by War
Chalmette Veterans by Age
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| 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 Race
Chalmette Veterans by Education
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9.77%
Veteran Poverty Rate
34.50%
Veteran Disability Rate
Chalmette Veterans by Education
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60.9%
Labor Force Participation
54.2%
Employment Rate
10.9%
Unemployment Rate
Chalmette Employment by Age
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Chalmette Employment by Race
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Chalmette Employment by Education
Origin of Non-Citizens
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Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
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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.
Chalmette Place of Birth
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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% |