Chalmette, LA

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Chalmette Overview

22,192
TOTAL POPULATION
10,947
MALE POPULATION
11,245
FEMALE POPULATION
97.35
MALES / 100 FEMALES
102.72
FEMALES / 100 MALES
34.6
MEDIAN AGE
3.4
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.8
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$28,480
PER CAPITA INCOME
$62,292
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$55,655
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
35.7%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
64.3¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
$10,443
FAMILY INCOME DEFICIT
0.49
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
10,275
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
60.3%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
9.5%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Chalmette Zip Codes

Chalmette Area Codes

Race in Chalmette

The most populous races in Chalmette are White / Caucasian (13,944 | 62.8%), Black / African American (5,935 | 26.7%), and Hispanic or Latino (1,905 | 8.6%).
Race in Chalmette
Race# Population% Population
Asian6412.9%
Black / African American5,93526.7%
Hawaiian / Pacific00.0%
Hispanic or Latino1,9058.6%
Native / Alaskan990.4%
White / Caucasian13,94462.8%
Two or more Races1,3616.1%
Some other Race2121.0%
Total22,192100.0%

Ancestry in Chalmette

The most populous ancestries reported in Chalmette are French (3,040 | 13.7%), Italian (2,963 | 13.4%), German (2,689 | 12.1%), Irish (1,778 | 8.0%), and American (841 | 3.8%), together accounting for 51.0% of all Chalmette residents.
Ancestry in Chalmette
Ancestry# Population% Population
African630.3%
American8413.8%
Apache70.0%
Arab2961.3%
Austrian730.3%
Belizean170.1%
Brazilian180.1%
British1980.9%
Cajun2141.0%
Central American8253.7%
Cherokee450.2%
Colombian130.1%
Comanche130.1%
Costa Rican40.0%
Creek30.0%
Croatian30.0%
Cuban1540.7%
Czech240.1%
Czechoslovakian100.1%
Danish100.1%
Dominican160.1%
Dutch660.3%
Ecuadorian240.1%
Egyptian160.1%
English7713.5%
European400.2%
French3,04013.7%
French American Indian270.1%
French Canadian810.4%
German2,68912.1%
Greek190.1%
Guatemalan510.2%
Honduran5222.4%
Houma110.1%
Hungarian60.0%
Icelander90.0%
Indian (Asian)2131.0%
Irish1,7788.0%
Italian2,96313.4%
Jamaican190.1%
Japanese490.2%
Korean1520.7%
Laotian20.0%
Lebanese260.1%
Malaysian100.1%
Mexican4041.8%
Nicaraguan880.4%
Palestinian2541.1%
Polish80.0%
Portuguese70.0%
Pueblo480.2%
Puerto Rican230.1%
Russian730.3%
Salvadoran1600.7%
Scotch-Irish830.4%
Scottish2741.2%
South American370.2%
Spaniard570.3%
Spanish2471.1%
Sri Lankan3201.4%
Subsaharan African870.4%
Swedish270.1%
Swiss390.2%
Thai870.4%
Welsh370.2%
Zimbabwean110.1%
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Immigrants in Chalmette

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Chalmette came from Latin America (725 | 3.3%), Central America (678 | 3.1%), Asia (345 | 1.5%), Honduras (322 | 1.5%), and South Eastern Asia (226 | 1.0%), together accounting for 10.3% of all Chalmette residents.
Immigrants in Chalmette
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Africa230.1%
Asia3451.5%
Canada80.0%
Caribbean430.2%
Central America6783.1%
China530.2%
Colombia40.0%
Cuba430.2%
Eastern Africa110.1%
Eastern Asia530.2%
Egypt70.0%
El Salvador1180.5%
Europe490.2%
France80.0%
Germany140.1%
Guatemala110.1%
Honduras3221.5%
India100.1%
Indonesia20.0%
Israel120.1%
Italy170.1%
Jordan150.1%
Latin America7253.3%
Mexico1690.8%
Nicaragua580.3%
Northern Africa70.0%
Pakistan230.1%
Philippines730.3%
South America40.0%
South Central Asia330.2%
South Eastern Asia2261.0%
Southern Europe170.1%
Vietnam1510.7%
Western Africa50.0%
Western Asia270.1%
Western Europe220.1%
Zimbabwe110.1%
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Sex and Age in Chalmette

Sex and Age in Chalmette

The most populous age groups in Chalmette are 5 to 9 Years (954 | 8.7%) for men and 30 to 34 Years (1,227 | 10.9%) for women.
Sex and Age in Chalmette
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years640 (5.9%)872 (7.7%)
5 to 9 Years954 (8.7%)1,003 (8.9%)
10 to 14 Years852 (7.8%)546 (4.9%)
15 to 19 Years799 (7.3%)665 (5.9%)
20 to 24 Years701 (6.4%)625 (5.6%)
25 to 29 Years699 (6.4%)815 (7.2%)
30 to 34 Years925 (8.5%)1,227 (10.9%)
35 to 39 Years823 (7.5%)892 (7.9%)
40 to 44 Years789 (7.2%)811 (7.2%)
45 to 49 Years615 (5.6%)541 (4.8%)
50 to 54 Years688 (6.3%)543 (4.8%)
55 to 59 Years681 (6.2%)611 (5.4%)
60 to 64 Years573 (5.2%)753 (6.7%)
65 to 69 Years414 (3.8%)509 (4.5%)
70 to 74 Years349 (3.2%)312 (2.8%)
75 to 79 Years213 (1.9%)206 (1.8%)
80 to 84 Years127 (1.2%)79 (0.7%)
85 Years and over105 (1.0%)235 (2.1%)
Total10,947 (100.0%)11,245 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Chalmette

Median Family Size in Chalmette

The median family size in Chalmette is 3.35 persons per family, with single female/mother families (1,730 | 32.4%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.54 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (641 | 12.0%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.68 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Chalmette
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple2,974 (55.6%)3.38
Single Male/Father641 (12.0%)2.68
Single Female/Mother1,730 (32.4%)3.54
Total Families5,345 (100.0%)3.35

Median Household Size in Chalmette

The median household size in Chalmette is 2.78 persons per household, with single female/mother households (1,730 | 21.9%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.74 persons per household. non-family households (2,557 | 32.4%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.29 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Chalmette
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple2,974 (37.6%)3.43
Single Male/Father641 (8.1%)3.15
Single Female/Mother1,730 (21.9%)3.74
Non-family2,557 (32.4%)1.29
Total Households7,902 (100.0%)2.78

Household Size by Marriage Status in Chalmette

Out of a total of 7,902 households in Chalmette, 5,345 (67.6%) are family households, while 2,557 (32.4%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 2,085, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 2,068.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Chalmette
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-2,068 (26.2%)
2-Person Households2,085 (26.4%)418 (5.3%)
3-Person Households1,438 (18.2%)71 (0.9%)
4-Person Households865 (11.0%)0 (0.0%)
5-Person Households520 (6.6%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households376 (4.8%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households61 (0.8%)0 (0.0%)
Total5,345 (67.6%)2,557 (32.4%)

Female Fertility in Chalmette

Fertility by Age in Chalmette

Average fertility rate in Chalmette is 39.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 68.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 81.2% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Chalmette
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years181 (81.2%)68.0
35 to 50 years42 (18.8%)18.0
Total223 (100.0%)39.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Chalmette

60.5% of women with births (223) in Chalmette are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 20 to 34 years age bracket with 42.0% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 35 to 50 years age bracket with 28.6% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Chalmette
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years105 (58.0%)76 (42.0%)
35 to 50 years30 (71.4%)12 (28.6%)
Total135 (60.5%)88 (39.5%)

Fertility by Education in Chalmette

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Chalmette
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School11 (4.9%)9.0
High School Diploma40 (17.9%)36.0
College or Associate's Degree124 (55.6%)48.0
Bachelor's Degree48 (21.5%)83.0
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Total223 (100.0%)39.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Chalmette

39.5% of women with births in Chalmette are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of less than high school are most likely to be married with 100.0% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of college or associate's degree are least likely to be married with 54.0% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Chalmette
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School11 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma24 (60.0%)16 (40.0%)
College or Associate's Degree57 (46.0%)67 (54.0%)
Bachelor's Degree43 (89.6%)5 (10.4%)
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total135 (60.5%)88 (39.5%)

Income in Chalmette

Income Overview in Chalmette

Per Capita Income in Chalmette is $28,480, while median incomes of families and households are $62,292 and $55,655 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income22,192$28,480
Median Family Income5,345$62,292
Mean Family Income5,345$80,663
Median Household Income7,902$55,655
Mean Household Income7,902$74,093
Income Deficit5,345$10,443
Wage / Income Gap (%)22,19235.67%
Wage / Income Gap ($)22,19264.33¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index22,1920.49

Earnings by Sex in Chalmette

Average Earnings in Chalmette are $37,775, $49,329 for men and $31,734 for women, a difference of 35.7%.
Earnings by Sex in Chalmette
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male5,239 (49.9%)$49,329
Female5,260 (50.1%)$31,734
Total10,499 (100.0%)$37,775

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Chalmette

The most common earnings brackets in Chalmette are $75,000 to $99,999 for men (683 | 13.0%) and $55,000 to $64,999 for women (494 | 9.4%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Chalmette
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less179 (3.4%)191 (3.6%)
$2,500 to $4,999139 (2.6%)324 (6.2%)
$5,000 to $7,49998 (1.9%)166 (3.2%)
$7,500 to $9,99960 (1.1%)94 (1.8%)
$10,000 to $12,499226 (4.3%)131 (2.5%)
$12,500 to $14,999234 (4.5%)287 (5.5%)
$15,000 to $17,499191 (3.6%)221 (4.2%)
$17,500 to $19,99956 (1.1%)225 (4.3%)
$20,000 to $22,499103 (2.0%)342 (6.5%)
$22,500 to $24,99950 (0.9%)161 (3.1%)
$25,000 to $29,999340 (6.5%)411 (7.8%)
$30,000 to $34,999333 (6.4%)360 (6.8%)
$35,000 to $39,999141 (2.7%)336 (6.4%)
$40,000 to $44,999176 (3.4%)248 (4.7%)
$45,000 to $49,999308 (5.9%)343 (6.5%)
$50,000 to $54,999324 (6.2%)286 (5.4%)
$55,000 to $64,999512 (9.8%)494 (9.4%)
$65,000 to $74,999478 (9.1%)156 (3.0%)
$75,000 to $99,999683 (13.0%)318 (6.0%)
$100,000+608 (11.6%)166 (3.2%)
Total5,239 (100.0%)5,260 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Chalmette

Average earnings in Chalmette are $53,304 for men and $33,499 for women, a difference of 37.1%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $77,904, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $31,733. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $60,855, while those with less than high school education have the smallest earnings of $19,688.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Chalmette
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$31,733$19,688
High School Diploma$55,536$28,510
College or Associate's Degree$52,374$31,094
Bachelor's Degree$67,773$49,773
Graduate Degree$77,904$60,855
Total$53,304$33,499

Family Income in Chalmette

Family Income Brackets in Chalmette

According to the Chalmette family income data, there are 914 families falling into the $75,000 to $99,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 17.1% of all families. Conversely, the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 192 families (3.6%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in Chalmette
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,0004017.5%
$10,000 to $14,9991923.6%
$15,000 to $24,99956710.6%
$25,000 to $34,9994869.1%
$35,000 to $49,9994979.3%
$50,000 to $74,99986116.1%
$75,000 to $99,99991417.1%
$100,000 to $149,99981215.2%
$150,000 to $199,9992835.3%
$200,000+3376.3%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Chalmette

7+ person families (56 | 1.1%) account for the highest median family income in Chalmette with $106,000 per family, while 2-person families (2,384 | 44.6%) have the highest median income of $27,198 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Chalmette
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families2,384 (44.6%)$54,395
3-Person Families1,218 (22.8%)$77,458
4-Person Families971 (18.2%)$57,418
5-Person Families373 (7.0%)$76,393
6-Person Families343 (6.4%)$60,272
7+ Person Families56 (1.1%)$106,000
Total5,345 (100.0%)$62,292

Family Income by Number of Earners in Chalmette

The median family income in Chalmette is $62,292, with families comprising 3+ earners (420) having the highest median family income of $120,132, while families with no earners (817) have the lowest median family income of $18,125, accounting for 7.9% and 15.3% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Chalmette
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners817 (15.3%)$18,125
1 Earner2,220 (41.5%)$45,762
2 Earners1,888 (35.3%)$91,202
3+ Earners420 (7.9%)$120,132
Total5,345 (100.0%)$62,292

Household Income in Chalmette

Household Income Brackets in Chalmette

With 1,241 households falling in the category, the $50,000 to $74,999 income range is the most frequent in Chalmette, accounting for 15.7% of all households. In contrast, only 348 households (4.4%) fall into the $150,000 to $199,999 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Chalmette
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,0007669.7%
$10,000 to $14,9994355.5%
$15,000 to $24,99990111.4%
$25,000 to $34,99981410.3%
$35,000 to $49,99979810.1%
$50,000 to $74,9991,24115.7%
$75,000 to $99,9991,09813.9%
$100,000 to $149,9991,06713.5%
$150,000 to $199,9993484.4%
$200,000+4435.6%

Household Income by Householder Age in Chalmette

The median household income in Chalmette is $55,655, with the highest median household income of $65,083 found in the 25 to 44 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 3,357 households (42.5%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $13,667, with 104 households (1.3%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Chalmette
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years104 (1.3%)$13,667
25 to 44 Years3,357 (42.5%)$65,083
45 to 64 Years2,919 (36.9%)$56,514
65+ Years1,522 (19.3%)$42,292
Total7,902 (100.0%)$55,655

Poverty in Chalmette

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Chalmette

With 25.4% poverty level for males and 25.9% for females among the residents of Chalmette, 5 year old males and 5 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 74 males (61.7%) and 137 females (45.2%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Chalmette
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years203 (31.7%)189 (22.5%)
5 Years74 (61.7%)137 (45.2%)
6 to 11 Years422 (36.3%)252 (27.2%)
12 to 14 Years187 (42.1%)76 (24.7%)
15 Years68 (41.7%)54 (45.0%)
16 and 17 Years110 (31.8%)81 (26.7%)
18 to 24 Years258 (26.2%)303 (34.9%)
25 to 34 Years236 (15.2%)552 (27.1%)
35 to 44 Years224 (14.2%)440 (25.8%)
45 to 54 Years386 (30.3%)179 (16.6%)
55 to 64 Years282 (22.9%)428 (31.4%)
65 to 74 Years142 (18.8%)85 (10.3%)
75 Years and over123 (27.6%)117 (22.5%)
Total2,715 (25.4%)2,893 (25.9%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Chalmette

According to the poverty statistics in Chalmette, males aged 35 to 44 years and females aged 65 to 74 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 85.8% of males and 89.6% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Chalmette
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years437 (68.3%)651 (77.5%)
5 Years46 (38.3%)166 (54.8%)
6 to 11 Years739 (63.6%)676 (72.8%)
12 to 14 Years257 (57.9%)232 (75.3%)
15 Years95 (58.3%)66 (55.0%)
16 and 17 Years236 (68.2%)222 (73.3%)
18 to 24 Years727 (73.8%)564 (65.0%)
25 to 34 Years1,319 (84.8%)1,484 (72.9%)
35 to 44 Years1,348 (85.8%)1,263 (74.2%)
45 to 54 Years887 (69.7%)900 (83.4%)
55 to 64 Years952 (77.1%)936 (68.6%)
65 to 74 Years615 (81.2%)736 (89.6%)
75 Years and over322 (72.4%)403 (77.5%)
Total7,980 (74.6%)8,299 (74.2%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Chalmette

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Chalmette show that 12.3% or 367 of the total 2,974 families live below the poverty line. Families with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate of 40.1%, comprising of 136 families. On the other hand, families with 1 or 2 children have the lowest poverty rate of 6.5%, which includes 61 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Chalmette
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children1,504 (90.4%)160 (9.6%)
1 or 2 Children879 (93.5%)61 (6.5%)
3 or 4 Children203 (59.9%)136 (40.1%)
5 or more Children21 (67.7%)10 (32.3%)
Total2,607 (87.7%)367 (12.3%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Chalmette

According to the poverty data in Chalmette, 25.6% or 164 single-father households and 39.4% or 682 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 50 households (52.6%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 155 households (60.3%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Chalmette
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children10 (5.0%)101 (21.4%)
1 or 2 Children104 (30.1%)426 (42.5%)
3 or 4 Children50 (52.6%)155 (60.3%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total164 (25.6%)682 (39.4%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Chalmette

The poverty data for Chalmette shows that 367 of the married-couple family households (12.3%) and 846 of the single-parent households (35.7%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 136 households (40.1%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 205 household (58.2%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Chalmette
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children160 (9.6%)111 (16.5%)
1 or 2 Children61 (6.5%)530 (39.4%)
3 or 4 Children136 (40.1%)205 (58.2%)
5 or more Children10 (32.3%)0 (0.0%)
Total367 (12.3%)846 (35.7%)

Employment Characteristics in Chalmette

Employment by Class of Employer in Chalmette

Among the 9,067 employed individuals in Chalmette, private company employees (6,364 | 70.2%), local government employees (820 | 9.0%), and self-employed (not incorporated) (550 | 6.1%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Chalmette
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees6,36470.2%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)3433.8%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)5506.1%
Not-for-profit Organizations3313.6%
Local Government Employees8209.0%
State Government Employees3644.0%
Federal Government Employees2703.0%
Unpaid Family Workers250.3%
Total9,067100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Chalmette

According to the labor force statistics for Chalmette, out of the total population over 16 years of age (17,040), 60.3% or 10,275 individuals are in the labor force, with 9.5% or 976 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 25 to 29 years, with 85.6% or 1,296 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 16 to 19 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 31.8% or 102 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Chalmette
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years321 (27.2%)102 (31.8%)
20 to 24 Years878 (66.2%)88 (10.0%)
25 to 29 Years1,296 (85.6%)30 (2.3%)
30 to 34 Years1,709 (79.4%)251 (14.7%)
35 to 44 Years2,785 (84.0%)240 (8.6%)
45 to 54 Years1,573 (65.9%)206 (13.1%)
55 to 59 Years674 (52.2%)22 (3.3%)
60 to 64 Years579 (43.7%)35 (6.0%)
65 to 74 Years399 (25.2%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over58 (6.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total10,275 (60.3%)976 (9.5%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Chalmette

According to labor force statistics for Chalmette, 71.9% of individuals (8,618) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (11,986) are in the labor force, with 9.1% or 784 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 87.7% or 1,675 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with less than high school education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 18.1% or 178 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Chalmette
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School984 (50.4%)353 (18.1%)
High School Diploma2,019 (63.1%)307 (9.6%)
College / Associate Degree3,938 (80.0%)507 (10.3%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher1,675 (87.7%)6 (0.3%)
Total8,618 (71.9%)1,091 (9.1%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Chalmette

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Chalmette are Community & Social Service (802 | 8.7%), Management (584 | 6.3%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (562 | 6.1%), Computers, Engineering & Science (440 | 4.8%), and Education Instruction & Library (428 | 4.6%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Chalmette

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Chalmette, the most male-oriented occupations are Life, Physical & Social Science (80.3%), Architecture & Engineering (70.2%), and Business & Financial (67.0%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Legal Services & Support (100.0%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (91.3%), and Education Instruction & Library (90.2%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Chalmette
OccupationMaleFemale
Management257 (44.0%)327 (56.0%)
Business & Financial221 (67.0%)109 (33.0%)
Computers, Engineering & Science243 (55.2%)197 (44.8%)
Computers & Mathematics55 (30.4%)126 (69.6%)
Architecture & Engineering139 (70.2%)59 (29.8%)
Life, Physical & Social Science49 (80.3%)12 (19.7%)
Community & Social Service 131 (16.3%)671 (83.7%)
Education, Arts & Media22 (18.5%)97 (81.5%)
Legal Services & Support0 (0.0%)104 (100.0%)
Education Instruction & Library42 (9.8%)386 (90.2%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment67 (44.4%)84 (55.6%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating49 (8.7%)513 (91.3%)
Health Technologists35 (11.7%)264 (88.3%)
Total (Category)901 (33.2%)1,817 (66.8%)
Total (Overall)4,485 (48.4%)4,775 (51.6%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Chalmette are Food Preparation & Serving (879 | 9.5%), Security & Protection (359 | 3.9%), Cleaning & Maintenance (332 | 3.6%), Healthcare Support (331 | 3.6%), and Personal Care & Service (226 | 2.4%).
Services Occupations in Chalmette

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Chalmette, the most male-oriented occupations are Law Enforcement (89.1%), Security & Protection (72.7%), and Firefighting & Prevention (57.1%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (97.6%), Food Preparation & Serving (71.2%), and Personal Care & Service (58.9%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Chalmette
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support8 (2.4%)323 (97.6%)
Security & Protection261 (72.7%)98 (27.3%)
Firefighting & Prevention105 (57.1%)79 (42.9%)
Law Enforcement156 (89.1%)19 (10.9%)
Food Preparation & Serving253 (28.8%)626 (71.2%)
Cleaning & Maintenance163 (49.1%)169 (50.9%)
Personal Care & Service93 (41.1%)133 (58.9%)
Total (Category)778 (36.6%)1,349 (63.4%)
Total (Overall)4,485 (48.4%)4,775 (51.6%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Chalmette are Sales & Related (1,184 | 12.8%), and Office & Administration (875 | 9.5%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Chalmette

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Chalmette
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related571 (48.2%)613 (51.8%)
Office & Administration99 (11.3%)776 (88.7%)
Total (Category)670 (32.5%)1,389 (67.5%)
Total (Overall)4,485 (48.4%)4,775 (51.6%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Chalmette are Construction & Extraction (820 | 8.9%), Installation, Maintenance & Repair (431 | 4.6%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (73 | 0.8%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Chalmette

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Chalmette
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry73 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction & Extraction762 (92.9%)58 (7.1%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair431 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)1,266 (95.6%)58 (4.4%)
Total (Overall)4,485 (48.4%)4,775 (51.6%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Chalmette are Production (404 | 4.4%), Material Moving (334 | 3.6%), and Transportation (294 | 3.2%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Chalmette

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Chalmette
OccupationMaleFemale
Production347 (85.9%)57 (14.1%)
Transportation248 (84.4%)46 (15.7%)
Material Moving275 (82.3%)59 (17.7%)
Total (Category)870 (84.3%)162 (15.7%)
Total (Overall)4,485 (48.4%)4,775 (51.6%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Chalmette

Employment Industries in Chalmette

The major employment industries in Chalmette include Retail Trade (1,273 | 13.8%), Accommodation & Food Services (1,241 | 13.4%), Health Care & Social Assistance (868 | 9.4%), Construction (849 | 9.2%), and Educational Services (739 | 8.0%).
Employment Industries in Chalmette

Employment Industries by Sex in Chalmette

The Chalmette industries that see more men than women are Utilities (100.0%), Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting (91.2%), and Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction (90.7%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Health Care & Social Assistance (87.9%), Educational Services (75.4%), and Accommodation & Food Services (74.5%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Chalmette
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting73 (91.2%)7 (8.7%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction78 (90.7%)8 (9.3%)
Construction731 (86.1%)118 (13.9%)
Manufacturing463 (84.2%)87 (15.8%)
Wholesale Trade110 (49.1%)114 (50.9%)
Retail Trade540 (42.4%)733 (57.6%)
Transportation & Warehousing436 (78.1%)122 (21.9%)
Utilities45 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Information98 (80.3%)24 (19.7%)
Finance & Insurance98 (32.3%)205 (67.7%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing71 (86.6%)11 (13.4%)
Professional & Scientific195 (34.0%)379 (66.0%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support215 (50.3%)212 (49.6%)
Educational Services182 (24.6%)557 (75.4%)
Health Care & Social Assistance105 (12.1%)763 (87.9%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation150 (70.4%)63 (29.6%)
Accommodation & Food Services316 (25.5%)925 (74.5%)
Public Administration307 (54.2%)259 (45.8%)
Total4,485 (48.4%)4,775 (51.6%)

Education in Chalmette

School Enrollment in Chalmette

The most common levels of schooling among the 5,995 students in Chalmette are elementary school (1,537 | 25.6%), high school (1,290 | 21.5%), and middle school (1,078 | 18.0%).
School Enrollment in Chalmette
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool5118.5%
Kindergarten3606.0%
Elementary School1,53725.6%
Middle School1,07818.0%
High School1,29021.5%
College / Undergraduate1,07117.9%
Graduate / Professional1482.5%
Total5,995100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Chalmette

Out of a total of 5,995 students who are enrolled in schools in Chalmette, 653 (10.9%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 5,342 (89.1%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 25 to 34 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 136 (32.5% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 18 to 19 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 301 (98.4% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Chalmette
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds230 (67.6%)110 (32.4%)
5 to 9 Year Old1,681 (90.2%)182 (9.8%)
10 to 14 Year Olds1,319 (94.7%)74 (5.3%)
15 to 17 Year Olds889 (95.4%)43 (4.6%)
18 to 19 Year Olds301 (98.4%)5 (1.6%)
20 to 24 Year Olds391 (91.8%)35 (8.2%)
25 to 34 Year Olds282 (67.5%)136 (32.5%)
35 Years and over246 (77.6%)71 (22.4%)
Total5,342 (89.1%)653 (10.9%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Chalmette

Business (514 | 21.9%), education (424 | 18.1%), engineering (177 | 7.5%), science & technology (171 | 7.3%), and bio, nature & agricultural (154 | 6.6%) are the most common fields of study among 2,347 individuals in Chalmette who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Chalmette
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics1074.6%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural1546.6%
Physical & Health Sciences220.9%
Psychology451.9%
Social Sciences1195.1%
Engineering1777.5%
Multidisciplinary Studies00.0%
Science & Technology1717.3%
Business51421.9%
Education42418.1%
Literature & Languages923.9%
Liberal Arts & History1275.4%
Visual & Performing Arts1134.8%
Communications1476.3%
Arts & Humanities1355.8%
Total2,347100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Chalmette

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Chalmette

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Chalmette are males with 2 vehicles (2,286, accounting for 51.6%) and females with 2 vehicles (2,069, making up 49.3%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Chalmette
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle47 (1.1%)95 (2.1%)
1 Vehicle957 (21.6%)1,433 (30.9%)
2 Vehicles2,286 (51.6%)2,069 (44.7%)
3 Vehicles934 (21.1%)915 (19.8%)
4 Vehicles178 (4.0%)84 (1.8%)
5 or more Vehicles29 (0.6%)38 (0.8%)
Total4,431 (100.0%)4,634 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Chalmette

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Chalmette are 30 to 34 minutes (1,558 commuters, 18.1%), 10 to 14 minutes (1,160 commuters, 13.5%), and 45 to 59 minutes (1,020 commuters, 11.9%).
Commute Time in Chalmette
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes2152.5%
5 to 9 Minutes94611.0%
10 to 14 Minutes1,16013.5%
15 to 19 Minutes98511.5%
20 to 24 Minutes7618.9%
25 to 29 Minutes4725.5%
30 to 34 Minutes1,55818.1%
35 to 39 Minutes3834.5%
40 to 44 Minutes3103.6%
45 to 59 Minutes1,02011.9%
60 to 89 Minutes5196.0%
90 or more Minutes2633.1%

Commute Time by Sex in Chalmette

The most common commute times in Chalmette are 10 to 14 minutes (660 commuters, 15.3%) for males and 30 to 34 minutes (910 commuters, 21.3%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Chalmette
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes122 (2.8%)93 (2.2%)
5 to 9 Minutes461 (10.7%)485 (11.3%)
10 to 14 Minutes660 (15.3%)500 (11.7%)
15 to 19 Minutes378 (8.8%)607 (14.2%)
20 to 24 Minutes355 (8.2%)406 (9.5%)
25 to 29 Minutes202 (4.7%)270 (6.3%)
30 to 34 Minutes648 (15.0%)910 (21.3%)
35 to 39 Minutes204 (4.7%)179 (4.2%)
40 to 44 Minutes171 (4.0%)139 (3.3%)
45 to 59 Minutes604 (14.0%)416 (9.7%)
60 to 89 Minutes315 (7.3%)204 (4.8%)
90 or more Minutes191 (4.4%)72 (1.7%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Chalmette

The most frequent times of departure to work in Chalmette are 8:00 AM to 8:29 AM (661, 15.3%) for males and 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (830, 19.4%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Chalmette
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM405 (9.4%)84 (2.0%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM306 (7.1%)127 (3.0%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM210 (4.9%)103 (2.4%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM489 (11.3%)543 (12.7%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM457 (10.6%)332 (7.8%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM519 (12.0%)830 (19.4%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM388 (9.0%)306 (7.1%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM661 (15.3%)346 (8.1%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM172 (4.0%)165 (3.8%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM30 (0.7%)410 (9.6%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM37 (0.9%)84 (2.0%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM32 (0.7%)86 (2.0%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM321 (7.4%)450 (10.5%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM284 (6.6%)415 (9.7%)
Total4,311 (100.0%)4,281 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Chalmette

Occupancy by Ownership in Chalmette

Of the total 7,902 dwellings in Chalmette, owner-occupied units account for 4,849 (61.4%), while renter-occupied units make up 3,053 (38.6%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Chalmette
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units4,84961.4%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units3,05338.6%
Total Occupied Housing Units7,902100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Chalmette

Occupancy by Household Size in Chalmette
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household2,06826.2%
2-Person Household2,50331.7%
3-Person Household1,50919.1%
4+ Person Household1,82223.1%
Total Housing Units7,902100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Chalmette

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Chalmette
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household1,111 (53.7%)957 (46.3%)
2-Person Household1,637 (65.4%)866 (34.6%)
3-Person Household932 (61.8%)577 (38.2%)
4+ Person Household1,169 (64.2%)653 (35.8%)
Total Housing Units4,849 (61.4%)3,053 (38.6%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Chalmette

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Chalmette
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School473 (44.0%)602 (56.0%)
High School Diploma1,230 (60.2%)812 (39.8%)
College/Associate Degree2,102 (62.1%)1,281 (37.9%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher1,044 (74.5%)358 (25.5%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Chalmette

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Chalmette
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years1,67921.2%
35 to 44 Years1,78222.6%
45 to 54 Years1,30716.5%
55 to 64 Years1,61220.4%
65 to 74 Years96912.3%
75 to 84 Years3714.7%
85 Years and Over1822.3%
Total7,902100.0%

Housing Finances in Chalmette

Median Income by Occupancy in Chalmette

Median Income by Occupancy in Chalmette
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied4,849 (61.4%)$72,415
Renter-Occupied3,053 (38.6%)$34,239
Average7,902 (100.0%)$55,655

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Chalmette

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Chalmette
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,000375 (7.7%)174 (5.7%)
$5,000 to $9,99962 (1.3%)152 (5.0%)
$10,000 to $14,999132 (2.7%)303 (9.9%)
$15,000 to $19,999185 (3.8%)208 (6.8%)
$20,000 to $24,999152 (3.1%)354 (11.6%)
$25,000 to $34,999451 (9.3%)362 (11.9%)
$35,000 to $49,999362 (7.5%)437 (14.3%)
$50,000 to $74,999790 (16.3%)450 (14.7%)
$75,000 to $99,999831 (17.1%)265 (8.7%)
$100,000 to $149,999890 (18.3%)174 (5.7%)
$150,000 or more619 (12.8%)174 (5.7%)
Total4,849 (100.0%)3,053 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Chalmette

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Chalmette
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $300855 (17.6%)51 (1.7%)
$300 to $499502 (10.3%)146 (4.8%)
$500 to $799833 (17.2%)366 (12.0%)
$800 to $999291 (6.0%)778 (25.5%)
$1,000 to $1,4991,269 (26.2%)1,077 (35.3%)
$1,500 to $1,999803 (16.6%)495 (16.2%)
$2,000 to $2,499236 (4.9%)43 (1.4%)
$2,500 to $2,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$3,000 or more60 (1.2%)13 (0.4%)
Total4,849 (100.0%)3,053 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Chalmette

Housing Structures in Chalmette

Housing Structures in Chalmette
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached5,37268.0%
Single Unit, Attached83910.6%
2 Unit Apartments5827.4%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments3654.6%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments2312.9%
10 or more Apartments3134.0%
Mobile Home / Other2002.5%
Total7,902100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Chalmette

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Chalmette
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached4,529 (84.3%)843 (15.7%)
Single Unit, Attached132 (15.7%)707 (84.3%)
2 Unit Apartments45 (7.7%)537 (92.3%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)365 (100.0%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)231 (100.0%)
10 or more Apartments0 (0.0%)313 (100.0%)
Mobile Home / Other143 (71.5%)57 (28.5%)
Total4,849 (61.4%)3,053 (38.6%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Chalmette

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Chalmette
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room44 (0.9%)84 (2.8%)
2 or 3 Rooms110 (2.3%)426 (14.0%)
4 or 5 Rooms1,793 (37.0%)1,963 (64.3%)
6 or 7 Rooms1,982 (40.9%)456 (14.9%)
8 or more Rooms920 (19.0%)124 (4.1%)
Total4,849 (100.0%)3,053 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Chalmette

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Chalmette
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas2,950 (60.8%)894 (29.3%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas24 (0.5%)10 (0.3%)
Electricity1,863 (38.4%)2,132 (69.8%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
No Fuel Used12 (0.3%)17 (0.6%)
Total4,849 (100.0%)3,053 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Chalmette

Household Vehicle Usage in Chalmette
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle130 (2.7%)394 (12.9%)
1 Vehicle1,548 (31.9%)1,643 (53.8%)
2 Vehicles2,223 (45.8%)883 (28.9%)
3 or more Vehicles948 (19.6%)133 (4.4%)
Total4,849 (100.0%)3,053 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Chalmette

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Chalmette

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units2,1262,723
Median Property Value$172,400$205,700
Median Household Income$49,038$333
Monthly Housing Costs$399$60
Real Estate Taxes$979$303

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Chalmette

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Chalmette
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,000120 (5.6%)63 (2.3%)
$50,000 to $99,999308 (14.5%)27 (1.0%)
$100,000 to $299,9991,511 (71.1%)2,340 (85.9%)
$300,000 to $499,999177 (8.3%)241 (8.8%)
$500,000 to $749,9993 (0.1%)25 (0.9%)
$750,000 to $999,9997 (0.3%)0 (0.0%)
$1,000,000 or more0 (0.0%)27 (1.0%)
Total2,126 (100.0%)2,723 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Chalmette

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Chalmette
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,000403 (19.0%)8 (0.3%)
$10,000 to $24,999301 (14.2%)34 (1.3%)
$25,000 to $34,999183 (8.6%)168 (6.2%)
$35,000 to $49,999191 (9.0%)268 (9.8%)
$50,000 to $74,999297 (14.0%)171 (6.3%)
$75,000 to $99,999204 (9.6%)493 (18.1%)
$100,000 to $149,999261 (12.3%)627 (23.0%)
$150,000 or more286 (13.5%)629 (23.1%)
Total2,126 (100.0%)2,723 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Chalmette

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Chalmette
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x618 (29.1%)84,271 (3,094.8%)
2.0x to 2.9x307 (14.4%)901 (33.1%)
3.0x to 3.9x249 (11.7%)869 (31.9%)
4.0x or more773 (36.4%)280 (10.3%)
Total2,126 (100.0%)2,723 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Chalmette

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Chalmette
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $800621 (29.2%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,499370 (17.4%)947 (34.8%)
$800 to $1,499414 (19.5%)518 (19.0%)
Total2,126 (100.0%)2,723 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Chalmette

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Chalmette

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Chalmette
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years1,907 (98.6%)28 (1.5%)
6 to 18 Years3,807 (94.4%)226 (5.6%)
19 to 25 Years1,763 (91.2%)169 (8.7%)
26 to 34 Years2,752 (83.1%)561 (16.9%)
35 to 44 Years2,760 (84.3%)515 (15.7%)
45 to 54 Years1,849 (79.0%)490 (20.9%)
55 to 64 Years2,392 (92.1%)206 (7.9%)
65 to 74 Years1,545 (97.9%)33 (2.1%)
75 Years and older965 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total19,740 (89.9%)2,228 (10.1%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Chalmette

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Chalmette
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born1,907 (98.6%)28 (1.5%)
Foreign Born, Citizen3,807 (94.4%)226 (5.6%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen1,763 (91.2%)169 (8.7%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Chalmette

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Chalmette
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,0004,107 (87.6%)579 (12.4%)
$25,000 to $49,9993,523 (89.7%)403 (10.3%)
$50,000 to $74,9993,416 (88.4%)448 (11.6%)
$75,000 to $99,9992,860 (87.0%)427 (13.0%)
$100,000 and over5,812 (94.0%)371 (6.0%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Chalmette

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Chalmette
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 61,343 (69.4%)647 (33.4%)
6 to 18 Years2,909 (72.1%)1,051 (26.1%)
19 to 25 Years925 (47.9%)958 (49.6%)
25 to 34 Years1,093 (33.0%)1,841 (55.6%)
35 to 44 Years943 (28.8%)1,973 (60.2%)
45 to 54 Years948 (40.5%)1,129 (48.3%)
55 to 64 Years1,098 (42.3%)1,365 (52.5%)
65 to 74 Years1,461 (92.6%)730 (46.3%)
75 Years and over948 (98.2%)266 (27.6%)
Total11,668 (53.1%)9,960 (45.3%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Chalmette

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Chalmette
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years24 (3.7%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years276 (11.9%)53 (2.7%)
18 to 34 Years199 (7.9%)317 (10.9%)
35 to 64 Years631 (15.5%)1,082 (26.2%)
65 to 74 Years181 (23.9%)371 (45.2%)
75 Years and over208 (46.7%)293 (56.4%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Chalmette

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Chalmette: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years24 (3.7%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years111 (4.8%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years20 (0.8%)7 (0.2%)
35 to 64 Years190 (4.7%)190 (4.6%)
65 to 74 Years83 (11.0%)81 (9.9%)
75 Years and over165 (37.1%)142 (27.3%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Chalmette: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years27 (1.2%)17 (0.9%)
18 to 34 Years18 (0.7%)78 (2.7%)
35 to 64 Years109 (2.7%)324 (7.8%)
65 to 74 Years34 (4.5%)61 (7.4%)
75 Years and over119 (26.7%)158 (30.4%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Chalmette: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years143 (6.2%)35 (1.8%)
18 to 34 Years174 (6.9%)244 (8.4%)
35 to 64 Years249 (6.1%)500 (12.1%)
65 to 74 Years28 (3.7%)133 (16.2%)
75 Years and over64 (14.4%)197 (37.9%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Chalmette: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years43 (1.7%)79 (2.7%)
35 to 64 Years405 (9.9%)578 (14.0%)
65 to 74 Years62 (8.2%)305 (37.1%)
75 Years and over114 (25.6%)228 (43.9%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Chalmette: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years13 (0.6%)35 (1.8%)
18 to 34 Years18 (0.7%)44 (1.5%)
35 to 64 Years102 (2.5%)166 (4.0%)
65 to 74 Years16 (2.1%)115 (14.0%)
75 Years and over71 (16.0%)161 (31.0%)

Technology Access in Chalmette

Computing Device Access in Chalmette

Computing Device Access in Chalmette
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop5,83773.9%
Smartphone6,69184.7%
Tablet4,67459.2%
No Computing Device78810.0%
Total7,902100.0%

Internet Access in Chalmette

Internet Access in Chalmette
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet70.1%
Broadband Home5,43868.8%
Cellular Data Only88711.2%
Satellite Internet97612.3%
No Internet1,28716.3%
Total7,902100.0%

Chalmette Summary

Chalmette is a census-designated place (CDP) located in St. Bernard Parish, Louisiana. It is located just east of New Orleans and is part of the Greater New Orleans Metropolitan Area. The population of Chalmette was 32,069 at the 2010 census.

History

Chalmette was founded in 1770 by French settlers, who named it after the French word for “stony ground”. The area was originally part of the German Coast, an area of Louisiana that was settled by German immigrants in the early 1700s. The area was later annexed by the United States in 1803 as part of the Louisiana Purchase.
In 1815, the Battle of New Orleans was fought in Chalmette, which was a major victory for the United States in the War of 1812. The battlefield is now a national historic site and is open to the public.

Geography

Chalmette is located at 29°55'N 89°55'W (29.917, -89.917). It is situated on the east bank of the Mississippi River, about 8 miles (13 km) southeast of downtown New Orleans.
The total area of Chalmette is 8.3 square miles (21.5 km2), of which 8.2 square miles (21.3 km2) is land and 0.1 square miles (0.2 km2) is water.

Economy

Chalmette’s economy is largely based on the oil and gas industry, as well as tourism. The area is home to several oil refineries, including the Chalmette Refining Company, which is the largest oil refinery in the United States.
The tourism industry is also an important part of the local economy. The Chalmette Battlefield is a popular tourist destination, as is the Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, there were 32,069 people, 11,945 households, and 8,541 families residing in Chalmette. The population density was 3,890.3 people per square mile (1,502.2/km2). The racial makeup of the CDP was 79.2% White, 15.2% African American, 0.3% Native American, 0.7% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 2.2% from other races, and 2.3% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 6.3% of the population.
The median income for a household in Chalmette was $41,945, and the median income for a family was $50,945. Males had a median income of $37,945 versus $27,945 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $20,945. About 11.2% of families and 13.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 18.2% of those under age 18 and 8.2% of those age 65 or over.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Chalmette?
Total Population of Chalmette is 22,192.
What is the Total Male Population of Chalmette?
Total Male Population of Chalmette is 10,947.
What is the Total Female Population of Chalmette?
Total Female Population of Chalmette is 11,245.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Chalmette?
There are 97.35 Males per 100 Females in Chalmette.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Chalmette?
There are 102.72 Females per 100 Males in Chalmette.
What is the Median Population Age in Chalmette?
Median Population Age in Chalmette is 34.6 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Chalmette
Average Family Size in Chalmette is 3.4 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Chalmette
Average Household Size in Chalmette is 2.8 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Chalmette?
Per Capita income in Chalmette is $28,480.
What is the Median Family Income in Chalmette?
Median Family Income in Chalmette is $62,292.
What is the Median Household income in Chalmette?
Median Household Income in Chalmette is $55,655.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Chalmette?
Income or Wage Gap in Chalmette is 35.7%.
Women in Chalmette earn 64.3 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Family Income Deficit in Chalmette?
Family Income Deficit in Chalmette is $10,443.
Families that are below poverty line in Chalmette earn $10,443 less on average than the poverty threshold level.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Chalmette?
Inequality or Gini Index in Chalmette is 0.49.
How Large is the Labor Force in Chalmette?
There are 10,275 People in the Labor Forcein in Chalmette.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Chalmette?
60.3% of People are in the Labor Force in Chalmette.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Chalmette?
Unemployment Rate in Chalmette is 9.5%.