Chauvin, LA is a small town with a population of 2,837 and a population density of 543 people per square mile. It has all the quaint charm and friendliness that one would expect from a small town in Louisiana. Local businesses include several restaurants like Rob's Po-Boys and Caboose Bar & Grill, as well as shops like the Bayou Boutique. There are also many year-round outdoor activities available such as fishing, hunting, camping, kayaking in the nearby bayous, and bird watching. Area organizations and events include the local library, art galleries, seasonal festivals such as Mardi Gras and Christmas on Bayou Lafourche events. The area is also home to several local sporting teams including baseball at South Terrebonne High School and football at Ellender Memorial High School.
The population in Chauvin is 2,837. There are 596 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Chauvin is 32.8, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Chauvin is 3.1, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Chauvin
- 49.1% are married
- 11.5% are divorced
- 30.0% are married with children
- 25.4% have children, but are single
Race in Chauvin
- 90.0% are White
- 1.4% are Black
- 0.0% are Asian
- 1.9% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 4.2% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 2.5% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander