Chalmette is a CDP located in St. Bernard Parish Louisiana. Chalmette has a 2024 population of 23,099. Chalmette is currently growing at a rate of 2% annually but its population has decreased by -0.05% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 23,111 in 2020.
The average household income in Chalmette is $74,093 with a poverty rate of 25.62%. The median age in Chalmette is 34.6 years: 34.5 years for males, and 34.6 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Chalmette was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 13,944 | 62.83% |
| Black or African American | 5,935 | 26.74% |
| Two or more races | 1,361 | 6.13% |
| Asian | 641 | 2.89% |
| Other race | 212 | 0.96% |
| Native American | 99 | 0.45% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Asian
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 7,902 | 2.78 | 61.4 | 38.6 |
| Married | 2,974 | 3.43 | 81.6 | 18.4 |
| Non Family | 2,557 | 1.29 | 52.5 | 47.5 |
| Female | 1,730 | 3.74 | 39.2 | 60.8 |
| Male | 641 | 3.15 | 62.4 | 37.6 |
3.35
Average Family Size
2.78
Average Household Size
61.4%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,702 | 11.71% |
| Associates Degree | 1,302 | 8.96% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,455 | 10.01% |
| Graduate Degree | 734 | 5.05% |
| High School Graduate | 4,039 | 27.79% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 867 | 5.96% |
| Some College | 4,436 | 30.52% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 9,346 | 7,850 | 1,556 |
| Black | 3,400 | 2,856 | 373 |
| Hispanic | 987 | 668 | 113 |
| 2+ Races | 666 | 490 | 72 |
| Asian | 412 | 291 | 93 |
| Other Race | 173 | 116 | 49 |
| Native American | 66 | 49 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 84%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among other race people with a rate of 28.32%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $58,211 | $67,773 | $49,773 |
| Graduate Degree | $70,139 | $77,904 | $60,855 |
| High School Graduate | $41,282 | $55,536 | $28,510 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $27,256 | $31,733 | $19,688 |
| Overall | $42,542 | $53,304 | $33,499 |
| Some College | $40,094 | $52,374 | $31,094 |
$42,542
Average Earnings
$53,304
Average Male
$33,499
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
89.63% of Chalmette residents speak only English, while 10.37% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 6.69% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 12,814 | 2,440 | 19.04% |
| Black | 5,823 | 2,069 | 35.53% |
| Hispanic | 1,894 | 744 | 39.28% |
| Multiple | 1,355 | 544 | 40.15% |
| Asian | 636 | 126 | 19.81% |
| Other | 212 | 72 | 33.96% |
| Native | 99 | 52 | 52.53% |
25.62%
Overall Poverty Rate
25.39%
Male Poverty Rate
25.85%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Chalmette is Native, with 52.53% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Chalmette is White, with 19.04% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 6.84%. Among those working part-time, it was 28.96%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 38.04%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 33.43% |
| High School | 24.72% |
| Some College | 20.86% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 8.45% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 45.29% |
| Male Unemployed | 37.03% |
| Female Employed | 17.19% |
| Male Employed | 9.01% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $62,292 | $80,663 |
| Households | $55,655 | $74,093 |
| Married Families | $88,730 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $32,695 | $53,990 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
36.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
39.2%
Male Marriage Rate
34.1%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
773
Number of Veterans
713
Male Veterans
60
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 256 |
| First Gulf War | 224 |
| Vietnam | 207 |
| World War II | 85 |
| Korea | 52 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 199 |
| 65 to 74 | 180 |
| 35 to 54 | 178 |
| 18 to 34 | 117 |
| 55 to 64 | 99 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 649 | 5.92% |
| Black | 97 | 2.43% |
| 2+ Races | 27 | 3.86% |
| Hispanic | 14 | 1.2% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
31.29%
Veteran Poverty Rate
34.03%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
60.3%
Labor Force Participation
54.3%
Employment Rate
9.5%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
80.87%
Born in Chalmette
94.82%
Native Born
5.18%
Foreign Born
2.77%
Non Citizen
2.41%
Naturalized
94.82% of Chalmette residents were born in the United States, with 80.87% having been born in Louisiana. 2.77% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 23,099 | 454 | 2% |
| 2023 | 22,645 | 453 | 2.04% |
| 2022 | 22,192 | 211 | 0.96% |
| 2021 | 21,981 | -1,130 | -4.89% |
| 2020 | 23,111 | -740 | -3.1% |
| 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 | 0% |