City

Chataignier, LA

1 ZIP code  ·  Evangeline County  ·  Louisiana

👥262Population
🎂38.5Median Age
🏠$92,900Median Home Value▼ 67% below avg
🎓38.7%College Grads≈ Avg
📊16.7%Unemployment▲ 241% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 53.1% Female 47.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 37.4%Hispanic: 3.4%Black: 59.2%Race
White37.4%
Hispanic3.4%
Black59.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
13%
5–17
9%
18–24
15%
25–44
19%
45–64
34%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age38.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.43
Below Poverty9.2% ▼ 8% below avg
College Grads38.7% ≈ Avg
Unemployment16.7% ▲ 241% above avg
HS Graduate60 (43.8%)
Some College12 (8.8%)
Associates12 (8.8%)
Bachelors15 (10.9%)
Graduate Degree38 (27.7%)

Education

HS Grad: 43.8%Some College: 8.8%Associates: 8.8%Bachelors: 10.9%Graduate: 27.7%Edu
HS Grad43.8%
Some College8.8%
Associates8.8%
Bachelors10.9%
Graduate27.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 42.3%Renter: 57.7%Tenure
Owner42.3%
Renter57.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
41%
$50k–$100k
20%
$100k–$150k
11%
$150k–$200k
11%
$200k–$300k
11%
$300k–$500k
5%

Financials

Median Home Value$92,900 ▼ 67% below avg
Median Rent$1,269/mo
Total Housing Units138
Vacant Units34

Income Distribution

Under $25k
16%
$25k–$50k
30%
$50k–$75k
9%
$75k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
26%
$150k–$200k
9%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
73%
Public Transit
8%
Walked
4%
Work From Home
16%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
31%
15–30 min
40%
30–45 min
8%
Over 45 min
22%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
16%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
7%
2000+
64%
About Chataignier, LA

Chataignier is a city in Louisiana, located in Evangeline County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 262 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 38.5 years.

The real estate market in Chataignier is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $92,900, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,269 per month.

The population of Chataignier is moderately educated. 38.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is majority Black (59.16%).

Chataignier, LA offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Louisiana.

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