Chalmette, LA is a small community located just outside of New Orleans with a population of 21,981 and a population density of 3,348 people per square mile. The locals here enjoy the close proximity to the vibrant city life of New Orleans while also having plenty of their own local attractions and outdoor activities to keep them busy. Some popular local businesses include Chalmette Meats, Bistro Daisy, and Chalmette Movies. Year-round outdoor activities offered in Chalmette are biking, fishing, hiking, kayaking on Bayou St. Bernard, as well as the nearby Jean Lafitte National Historical Park & Preserve. There are also many local organizations such as the Rotary Club, Optimist Club, and Knights of Columbus that offer support to the community through charitable events and volunteer opportunities. In addition to these activities there is no shortage of sports teams to cheer for with the Chalmette High School Owls playing football year-round as well as several minor league baseball teams such as the Gulf Coast League Orioles providing additional entertainment for locals and visitors alike.
The population in Chalmette is 21,981. There are 3,064 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Chalmette is 33.7, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Chalmette is 2.8, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Chalmette
- 40.1% are married
- 14.3% are divorced
- 31.1% are married with children
- 21.4% have children, but are single
Race in Chalmette
- 62.2% are White
- 19.0% are Black
- 3.7% are Asian
- 0.4% are Native American
- 0.6% claim Other
- 12.1% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 1.9% Two or more races
- 0.1% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander