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Chalmette CDP, LA

ZIP 70043 — People & Community

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Working ClassLow Snow Area

Demographics, education attainment, health access, and community lifestyle

Population & Demographics in 70043

70043 has a population of 22,461 with a median age of 34.6 yrs (50.2% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
58.4%-5% vs US avg
x
Black
26.8%+116% vs US avg
x
Asian
1.9%-67% vs US avg
x
Hispanic
11.9%-36% vs US avg
x
Other / Two+
1.0%
x
Age Groups
0–17
27.1%+23% vs US avg
x
18–64
61.2%-1% vs US avg
x
65+
11.7%-28% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
17.1%+54% vs US avg
x
High school
27.9%+7% vs US avg
x
Some college
40.3%+39% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
14.7%-56% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
39.5%-18% vs US avg
x
Never married
41.0%+21% vs US avg
x
Divorced
12.8%+24% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
6.7%
x
Diversity Index
57/100

Higher = more diverse (Simpson index from race/ethnicity)

Social & household profile

Poverty, nativity, veterans, disability, family structure, and births (ACS).

Poverty Rate
24.5%+113% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
38.4%+176% vs US avg
x
Veterans
4.8%-20% vs US avg
x
Disability
16.3%+21% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
18.5%+128% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
35.7%+516% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
FrenchItalianGerman

Health & Community Indicators in 70043

Poverty Rate
24.5%+113% vs US avg
x
Veterans
4.8%-20% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
38.4%+176% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
18.5%+128% vs US avg
x
Disability
16.3%+21% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
11.0%+38% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
24.9%+113% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.1%-99% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
35.7%+516% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population22,461
Median age34.6
Poverty rate24.5%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White58.4%
Hispanic11.9%
Black26.8%
Asian1.9%
Foreign-born38.4%