Chalmette, LA Demographics

A map of Chalmette's Population by Race

Chalmette, Louisiana had a population of 21,562 in 2020. It was 50.8% White, 25.8% Black, 2.9% Asian, 15.0% Hispanic, 1.3% Native American/Other, and 4.1% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Chalmette, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 488 places in Louisiana, Chalmette is the 22nd most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).

Chalmette's White Population

10,953 residents of Chalmette identify as White, or 50.8%. This makes the White share of the population of Chalmette roughly similar to the White share of the population of Louisiana (55.8% White). Of the 488 places in Louisiana, Chalmette is ranked #310 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Chalmette is more White than neighboring Terrytown (25.8% White), Violet (27.6% White), and Timberlane (37.5% White). Chalmette is less White than neighboring Arabi (60.4% White), and Meraux (65.1% White).

Chalmette's Black Population

5,567 residents of Chalmette identify as Black, or 25.8%. This makes the Black share of the population of Chalmette slightly less than the Black share of the population of Louisiana (31.2% Black). Of the 488 places in Louisiana, Chalmette is ranked #235 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Chalmette is more Black than neighboring Arabi (15.9% Black), and Meraux (14.8% Black). Chalmette is less Black than neighboring Terrytown (38.2% Black), Violet (61.5% Black), and Timberlane (35.2% Black).

Chalmette's Asian Population

633 residents of Chalmette identify as Asian, or 2.9%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Chalmette roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Louisiana (1.8% Asian). Of the 488 places in Louisiana, Chalmette is ranked #41 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Chalmette is more Asian than neighboring Meraux (2.2% Asian), and Violet (0.6% Asian). Chalmette is less Asian than neighboring Terrytown (4.7% Asian), and Timberlane (7.4% Asian).

Chalmette's Hispanic Population

3,239 residents of Chalmette identify as Hispanic, or 15.0%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Chalmette slightly larger than the Hispanic share of the population of Louisiana (6.9% Hispanic). Of the 488 places in Louisiana, Chalmette is ranked #21 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Chalmette is more Hispanic than neighboring Arabi (14.2% Hispanic), Meraux (12.8% Hispanic), Violet (6.5% Hispanic), and Timberlane (14.1% Hispanic). Chalmette is less Hispanic than neighboring Terrytown (27.7% Hispanic).

Chalmette's Native American/Other Population

278 residents of Chalmette identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 1.3%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Chalmette roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Louisiana (1% Native American/Other). Of the 488 places in Louisiana, Chalmette is ranked #97 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Chalmette is more Native American/Other than neighboring Arabi (1.2% Native American/Other), Meraux (0.9% Native American/Other), Terrytown (0.8% Native American/Other), Violet (1% Native American/Other), and Timberlane (1.1% Native American/Other).

Chalmette's Multiracial Population

892 residents of Chalmette identify as Multiracial, or 4.1%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Chalmette roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Louisiana (3.4% Multiracial). Of the 488 places in Louisiana, Chalmette is ranked #139 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Chalmette is more Multiracial than neighboring Terrytown (2.8% Multiracial), and Violet (2.7% Multiracial). Chalmette is less Multiracial than neighboring Arabi (5.3% Multiracial), Meraux (4.2% Multiracial), and Timberlane (4.6% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.