Chalmette, Louisiana Demographics
Population trends, housing costs, income, commuting, and health, all on one page.
Chalmette, LA Population Density Map and Area Scores
Area Score
Health, income and education, each graded from F to A+. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
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C
Health Below average
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D
Income Well below average
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F
Education Well below average
Source: Map AI Methodology
Population
| Metric | Chalmette | Louisiana Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 23,238 | 4,610,276 | 337,468,954 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 2918.0 | 88.0 | 86.4 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 0.30% | -0.10% | 0.59% |
| Median age | 36.1 | 35.9 | 37.3 |
| Households | 8,623 | 1,803,262 | 130,235,071 |
Population in Chalmette grew by 30.2% from 2009 to 2024, reaching 23,238 in 2024.
Population Growth 2009–2024
Race & Ethnicity
Age & Sex
The largest generation in Chalmette is Millennials, aged 29–44, at 25.4% of residents. That is 3.6 points above Louisiana as a whole.
- Gen Z 13–28 4,995 21.5% on par
- Millennials 29–44 5,904 25.4% +3.6 pts
- Gen X 45–60 4,359 18.8% -0.6 pts
- Boomers 61–79 2,898 12.5% -4.7 pts
Residents by birth cohort, from the 2025 age distribution. The right-hand figure is how far each cohort's share sits above or below Louisiana, in percentage points. Children younger than Gen Z and the generations before the Boomers are counted in the population but not shown here, so these shares do not add up to 100%.
Male and female share
Women are 50.3% of the people living in Chalmette and men 49.7%.
- Women 50.3% Louisiana 51.1%
- Men 49.7% Louisiana 48.9%
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Economy
Chalmette has a the economy index of D, which means it is barely prosperous.
| Metric | Chalmette | Louisiana Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $56,187 | $60,934 | $80,455 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 3.42% | 3.69% | 4.80% |
| Unemployment rate | 8.8% | 6.2% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Chalmette is about 8% lower than in Louisiana.
Housing
| Metric | Chalmette | Louisiana Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $254,689 | $170,446 | $248,835 |
| Median rent | $1,109 | $1,063 | $1,407 |
| Homeownership rate | 62.2% | 67.4% | 65.2% |
The median home price in Chalmette is about 19.1 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $1,109 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Chalmette spend about 61 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 253 hours, about 10.5 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Chalmette | Louisiana Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 30.3 | 21.3 | 22.4 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 60.6 | 42.5 | 44.8 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 253 | 177 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $7,828 | $5,493 | $5,790 |
| Work from home | 8.9% | 8.1% | 15.0% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 6,283 | 8,275 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 2,739 | 1,164 | 1,355 |
The average commute time in Chalmette is 30 minutes, longer than the 21 minutes in Louisiana.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Chalmette has a education index of F, which means it scores poorly in education.
| Metric | Chalmette | Louisiana Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 14.2% | 24.0% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.68 | 2.49 | 2.53 |
Health
Chalmette has a health index of C, which means it is somewhat healthy.
| Metric | Chalmette | Louisiana Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 74.5 | 75.1 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 19.5% | 22.3% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 23.3% | 23.9% | 19.0% |
Chalmette, LA Compared With Nearby Cities
How Chalmette, LA compares with the 1 cities closest to it.
| Area | Population | Median household income | Median home price | Commute |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chalmette, LA | 23,238 | $56,187 #1/2 | $254,689 #1/2 | 30.3 min #2/2 |
| Terrytown, LA | 25,652 | $53,196 | $204,404 | 23.6 min |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Chalmette, Louisiana.
How many people live in Chalmette, Louisiana?
About 23,238 people live in Chalmette, Louisiana, in 8,623 households of 2.7 people on average. The median age is 36.1, close to the U.S. median of 37.3.
Is Chalmette, Louisiana urban or rural?
Averaged over its land area, Chalmette, Louisiana has 2,918 people per square mile, a density typical of urban and suburban areas. That is about 34 times the U.S. average of 86.
How affordable is housing in Chalmette, Louisiana?
The median home costs 4.5 times the median household income ($254,689 against $56,187), compared with 3.1 times nationally. A ratio of about 3 is traditionally considered affordable. Median rent of $1,109 a month takes about 24% of the median household's income, below the 30% level at which HUD considers renters cost-burdened.
Is it hard to find a job in Chalmette, Louisiana?
Unemployment in Chalmette, Louisiana is 8.8%, well above the U.S. rate of 5.2%, so job seekers may face more competition than elsewhere.
What share of adults in Chalmette, Louisiana have a college degree?
14.2% of adults in Chalmette, Louisiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher (about 1 in 7), well below the U.S. share of 31.6%.
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