Charenton is a CDP located in St. Mary Parish Louisiana. Charenton has a 2024 population of 909. Charenton is currently declining at a rate of -7.24% annually and its population has decreased by -41.73% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,560 in 2020.
The average household income in Charenton is $59,288 with a poverty rate of 12.75%. The median age in Charenton is 37.2 years: 33 years for males, and 41.7 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Charenton was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 461 | 35.6% |
| Native American | 461 | 35.6% |
| Two or more races | 207 | 15.98% |
| Black or African American | 142 | 10.97% |
| Asian | 12 | 0.93% |
| Other race | 12 | 0.93% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Native American
Two or more races
Black or African American
Asian
Other race
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 530 | 2.44 | 71.3 | 28.7 |
| Married | 267 | 3.1 | 93.3 | 6.7 |
| Non Family | 207 | 1.26 | 42.5 | 57.5 |
| Female | 39 | 4.49 | 61.5 | 38.5 |
| Male | 17 | 1.88 | 100 | 0 |
3.09
Average Family Size
2.44
Average Household Size
71.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 92 | 10.62% |
| Associates Degree | 165 | 19.05% |
| Bachelors Degree | 56 | 6.47% |
| Graduate Degree | 10 | 1.15% |
| High School Graduate | 439 | 50.69% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 10 | 1.15% |
| Some College | 94 | 10.85% |
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 | 401 | 327 | 22 |
| Native American | 245 | 229 | 23 |
| Black | 126 | 126 | 6 |
| 2+ Races | 65 | 62 | 8 |
| Hispanic | 19 | 19 | 13 |
| Asian | 12 | 9 | 2 |
| Other Race | 12 | 6 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among hispanic people with a rate of 68.42%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $65,208 | $86,250 | $50,625 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $90,625 |
| High School Graduate | $43,958 | $51,000 | $37,097 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $55,000 | $64,063 | $26,250 |
| Overall | $40,096 | $45,625 | $36,103 |
| Some College | $31,976 | $32,061 | $31,930 |
$40,096
Average Earnings
$45,625
Average Male
$36,103
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
93.75% of Charenton residents speak only English, while 6.25% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other languages, which is spoken by 3.77% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native | 461 | 78 | 16.92% |
| White | 447 | 34 | 7.61% |
| Multiple | 207 | 30 | 14.49% |
| Black | 142 | 16 | 11.27% |
| Hispanic | 37 | 9 | 24.32% |
| Other | 12 | 6 | 50% |
12.75%
Overall Poverty Rate
13.34%
Male Poverty Rate
12.05%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Charenton is Other, with 50% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Charenton is White, with 7.61% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.53%. Among those working part-time, it was 11.52%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 21.38%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 19.61% |
| High School | 9.11% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 9.09% |
| Some College | 6.56% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 5.95% |
| Female Employed | 3.23% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $57,375 | $68,866 |
| Households | $55,781 | $59,288 |
| Married Families | $65,694 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $38,860 | $41,179 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
53.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
52.9%
Male Marriage Rate
54.1%
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 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
60
Number of Veterans
57
Male Veterans
3
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 32 |
| Second Gulf War | 19 |
| First Gulf War | 3 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 34 |
| 18 to 34 | 17 |
| 35 to 54 | 5 |
| 55 to 64 | 2 |
| 75+ | 2 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 43 | 10.31% |
| Native American | 15 | 4.7% |
| 2+ Races | 2 | 2.06% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
20%
Veteran Poverty Rate
53.33%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
57.4%
Labor Force Participation
55.9%
Employment Rate
2.6%
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
94.21%
Born in Charenton
99.23%
Native Born
0.77%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
0.77%
Naturalized
99.23% of Charenton residents were born in the United States, with 94.21% having been born in Louisiana. 0% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 909 | -71 | -7.24% |
| 2023 | 980 | -71 | -6.76% |
| 2022 | 1,051 | -356 | -25.3% |
| 2021 | 1,407 | -153 | -9.81% |
| 2020 | 1,560 | 60 | 4% |
| 2019 | 1,500 | -188 | -11.14% |
| 2018 | 1,688 | -101 | -5.65% |
| 2017 | 1,789 | 184 | 11.46% |
| 2016 | 1,605 | -126 | -7.28% |
| 2015 | 1,731 | -203 | -10.5% |
| 2014 | 1,934 | 184 | 10.51% |
| 2013 | 1,750 | -57 | -3.15% |
| 2012 | 1,807 | 162 | 9.85% |
| 2011 | 1,645 | -258 | -13.56% |
| 2010 | 1,903 | 0 | 0% |