Chalmette SnackAbility
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Cost of living in Chalmette summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Chalmette. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Louisiana. Key points include:
The cost of living in Chalmette is 97 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Chalmette is 1.0x lower than the national average.
The median home value in Chalmette is $207,225.
The median income in Chalmette is $54,904.
Chalmette's Overall Cost Of Living
Lower Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Chalmette Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Chalmette | Louisiana | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 97 | 91 | 100 |
| Services | 100 | 97 | 100 |
| Groceries | 99 | 97 | 100 |
| Health | 90 | 82 | 100 |
| Housing | 95 | 97 | 100 |
| Transportation | 100 | 99 | 100 |
| Utilities | 97 | 96 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Chalmette, LA Weather
The average high in Chalmette is 78.1° and the average low is 60.8°.
There are 71.6 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 62.8 inches of precipitation each year with 0.0 inches of snow.
| Stat | Chalmette |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 78.1 |
| Average Annual Low | 60.8 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 71.6 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 62.8 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 0.0 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Chalmette Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Chalmette
The current population in Chalmette is 22,616. The population has increased 81.6% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 22,616 | 0.8% |
| 2023 | 22,447 | 1.1% |
| 2022 | 22,192 | 1.0% |
| 2021 | 21,981 | -4.9% |
| 2020 | 23,111 | -3.1% |
| 2019 | 23,851 | 1.1% |
| 2018 | 23,602 | 3.0% |
| 2017 | 22,907 | 2.5% |
| 2016 | 22,345 | 4.9% |
| 2015 | 21,311 | 10.0% |
| 2014 | 19,375 | 7.5% |
| 2013 | 18,019 | 8.1% |
| 2012 | 16,663 | 14.8% |
| 2011 | 14,514 | 16.6% |
| 2010 | 12,453 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Chalmette
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Chalmette is:
51.6% White with 11,676 White residents.
27.4% African American with 6,205 African American residents.
0.2% American Indian with 45 American Indian residents.
1.8% Asian with 414 Asian residents.
0.1% Hawaiian with 21 Hawaiian residents.
0.1% Other with 31 Other residents.
5.5% Two Or More with 1,238 Two Or More residents.
13.2% Hispanic with 2,986 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Chalmette | LA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 51.6% | 55.7% | 57.4% |
| African American | 27.4% | 30.5% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 1.8% | 1.7% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 5.5% | 3.8% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 13.2% | 7.2% | 19.3% |
Gender in Chalmette
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Chalmette is 51.0% female with 11,532 female residents.
Chalmette is 49.0% male with 11,084 male residents.
| Gender | Chalmette | LA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.0% | 51.1% | 50.5% |
| Male | 49.0% | 48.9% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Chalmette for adults over 25
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7.0% of adults in Chalmette completed < 9th grade.
9.0% of adults in Chalmette completed 9-12th grade.
31.0% of adults in Chalmette completed high school / ged.
28.0% of adults in Chalmette completed some college.
11.0% of adults in Chalmette completed associate's degree.
9.0% of adults in Chalmette completed bachelor's degree.
3.0% of adults in Chalmette completed master's degree.
1.0% of adults in Chalmette completed professional degree.
1.0% of adults in Chalmette completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Chalmette | LA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 7.0% | 6.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 9.0% | 8.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 31.0% | 32.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 28.0% | 20.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 11.0% | 7.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 9.0% | 17.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 3.0% | 7.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Chalmette, Louisiana
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8.7% of households in Chalmette earn Less than $10,000.
4.7% of households in Chalmette earn $10,000 to $14,999.
9.7% of households in Chalmette earn $15,000 to $24,999.
10.2% of households in Chalmette earn $25,000 to $34,999.
11.9% of households in Chalmette earn $35,000 to $49,999.
15.7% of households in Chalmette earn $50,000 to $74,999.
16.0% of households in Chalmette earn $75,000 to $99,999.
12.6% of households in Chalmette earn $100,000 to $149,999.
4.3% of households in Chalmette earn $150,000 to $199,999.
6.3% of households in Chalmette earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Chalmette | LA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 8.7% | 7.2% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 4.7% | 5.8% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 9.7% | 9.4% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 10.2% | 8.4% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 11.9% | 11.8% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 15.7% | 15.9% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 16.0% | 11.7% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 12.6% | 14.8% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 4.3% | 7.3% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 6.3% | 7.8% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
