Chalmette
Census-designated place in St. Bernard Parish, Louisiana
Chalmette is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in St. Bernard Parish, Louisiana, with 21,562 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 3 ft (1 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Arabi, 1.9 miles W.
- 21,562residents (2020 Census)
- 3 ftelevation · 1 m
- 7.2 sq miland area · 18.6 km²
- 3,005 / sq mipopulation density
- 70043main ZIP code (2 in total)
About Chalmette
Chalmette ( shal-MET) is a census-designated place (CDP) in and the parish seat of St. Bernard Parish in southeastern Louisiana, United States. The 2010 census reported that Chalmette had 16,751 people; 2011 population was listed as 17,119; however, the pre-Katrina population was 32,069 at the 2000 census. At the 2020 U.S. census, its population rebounded to 21,562. Chalmette is part of the New Orleans–Metairie–Kenner metropolitan statistical area. Chalmette is located east of downtown New Orleans and south of Arabi, towards Lake Borgne.
The community was named for plantation owner Louis-Xavier Martin de Lino de Chalmette. Chalmette was appended to the family name after acquiring their Louisiana plantation, in honour of Louis-Xavier Martin de Lino's paternal great-grandmother, Antoinette Chalmette (died 1711) Chalmette, in French, means "pasture", or "fallow land", (and traces to the Proto-Celtic word *kalm).
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Living in Chalmette
- Median household income
- $54,904
- Median home value
- $214,700
- Median rent
- $1,110/mo
- Median age
- 35.2
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Chalmette had 21,562 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 21,562 |
|---|---|
| Density | 3,005 per sq mi (1,160 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Chalmette at a glance
| State | Louisiana (LA) |
|---|---|
| County | St. Bernard Parish |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 21,562 (2020) |
| Land area | 7.17 sq mi (18.6 km²) |
| Water area | 0.79 sq mi (2.05 km²) |
| Elevation | 3 ft (1 m) |
| Coordinates | 29.9440° N, 89.9660° W |
| ZIP codes | 70043, 70032 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2214135 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Chalmette
- Arabi1.9 mi W
- Meraux3.0 mi E
- Terrytown4.7 mi SW
- Violet5.5 mi SE
- Gretna5.6 mi SW
- Timberlane6.0 mi SW
- Belle Chasse6.3 mi S
- Harvey7.1 mi SW
- Poydras7.5 mi SE
- New Orleans7.8 mi N
- New Orleans Station8.8 mi SW
- Marrero9.7 mi SW
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Frequently asked questions about Chalmette
What county is Chalmette in?
Chalmette is in St. Bernard Parish, Louisiana.
What is the population of Chalmette, LA?
21,562 people lived in Chalmette at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Chalmette, LA?
The main ZIP code is 70043. Other ZIP codes: 70032.
What is the elevation of Chalmette?
3 feet (1 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Chalmette?
Arabi (1.9 mi), Meraux (3.0 mi), Terrytown (4.7 mi), Violet (5.5 mi), Gretna (5.6 mi).
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