Chataignier is a village located in Evangeline Parish Louisiana. Chataignier has a 2024 population of 254. Chataignier is currently declining at a rate of -0.78% annually and its population has decreased by -2.68% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 261 in 2020.
The average household income in Chataignier is $57,339 with a poverty rate of 16.95%. The median age in Chataignier is 31.4 years: 39 years for males, and 27.7 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Chataignier was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 216 | 62.07% |
| White | 128 | 36.78% |
| Two or more races | 3 | 0.86% |
| Other race | 1 | 0.29% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
Black or African American
White
Two or more races
Other race
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 155 | 2.19 | 37.4 | 62.6 |
| Non Family | 67 | 1.07 | 19.4 | 80.6 |
| Married | 41 | 2.59 | 92.7 | 7.3 |
| Female | 30 | 2.63 | 23.3 | 76.7 |
| Male | 17 | 4.82 | 0 | 100 |
2.88
Average Family Size
2.19
Average Household Size
37.4%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 30 | 14.49% |
| Associates Degree | 21 | 10.14% |
| Bachelors Degree | 28 | 13.53% |
| Graduate Degree | 10 | 4.83% |
| High School Graduate | 89 | 43% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 6 | 2.9% |
| Some College | 23 | 11.11% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 103 | 87 | 18 |
| White | 99 | 83 | 20 |
| Hispanic | 5 | 1 | 0 |
| Other Race | 1 | 1 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among other race people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 20.2%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $36,806 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $31,029 | $36,125 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $32,000 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $32,269 | $36,875 | $0 |
| Some College | $0 | $0 | $0 |
$32,269
Average Earnings
$36,875
Average Male
$0
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
91.7% of Chataignier residents speak only English, while 8.3% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 5.19% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 216 | 45 | 20.83% |
| White | 119 | 10 | 8.4% |
| Multiple | 3 | 3 | 100% |
| Other | 1 | 1 | 100% |
| Hispanic | 10 | 1 | 10% |
16.95%
Overall Poverty Rate
5.23%
Male Poverty Rate
26.15%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Chataignier is Other, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Chataignier is White, with 8.4% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 14.4%. Among those working part-time, it was 22.92%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 27.5%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 34.83% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 19.44% |
| Some College | 13.64% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 82.35% |
| Female Employed | 28.57% |
| Male Employed | 0% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $75,500 | $75,390 |
| Households | $36,528 | $57,339 |
| Married Families | $103,125 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | - | $33,515 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
31.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
30.7%
Male Marriage Rate
31.7%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
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.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
6
Number of Veterans
5
Male Veterans
1
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 6 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 5 |
| 65 to 74 | 1 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
| 75+ | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Black | 5 | 3.62% |
| Other Race | 1 | 100% |
| Hispanic | 1 | 10% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
16.67%
Veteran Poverty Rate
16.67%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
74.3%
Labor Force Participation
63.6%
Employment Rate
12.6%
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
89.94%
Born in Chataignier
97.41%
Native Born
2.59%
Foreign Born
2.59%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
97.41% of Chataignier residents were born in the United States, with 89.94% having been born in Louisiana. 2.59% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 246 | -1 | -0.4% |
| 2028 | 247 | -2 | -0.8% |
| 2027 | 249 | -2 | -0.8% |
| 2026 | 251 | -1 | -0.4% |
| 2025 | 252 | -2 | -0.79% |
| 2024 | 254 | -2 | -0.78% |
| 2023 | 256 | -4 | -1.54% |
| 2022 | 260 | -1 | -0.38% |
| 2021 | 261 | 0 | 0% |
| 2020 | 261 | -96 | -26.89% |
| 2019 | 357 | 0 | 0% |
| 2018 | 357 | -1 | -0.28% |
| 2017 | 358 | 0 | 0% |
| 2016 | 358 | 0 | 0% |
| 2015 | 358 | 0 | 0% |
| 2014 | 358 | 0 | 0% |
| 2013 | 358 | 2 | 0.56% |
| 2012 | 356 | -3 | -0.84% |
| 2011 | 359 | 0 | 0% |
| 2010 | 359 | 0 | 0% |