Charenton
Census-designated place in St. Mary Parish, Louisiana
Charenton is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in St. Mary Parish, Louisiana, with 1,699 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 13 ft (4 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Baldwin, 2.0 miles SW.
- 1,699residents (2020 Census)
- 13 ftelevation · 4 m
- 5.0 sq miland area · 12.9 km²
- 342 / sq mipopulation density
- 70523main ZIP code (2 in total)
About Charenton
Charenton (historically French: Lieu-des-Chetimachas) is a census-designated place (CDP) in St. Mary Parish, Louisiana, United States. As of the 2020 census, Charenton had a population of 1,699. It is part of the Morgan City Micropolitan Statistical Area.
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Living in Charenton
- Median household income
- $63,463
- Median home value
- $122,400
- Median rent
- $1,052/mo
- Median age
- 41.1
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Charenton had 1,699 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 1,699 |
|---|---|
| Density | 342 per sq mi (132 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Charenton at a glance
| State | Louisiana (LA) |
|---|---|
| County | St. Mary Parish |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 1,699 (2020) |
| Land area | 4.97 sq mi (12.9 km²) |
| Water area | 0.25 sq mi (0.65 km²) |
| Elevation | 13 ft (4 m) |
| Coordinates | 29.8671° N, 91.5400° W |
| ZIP codes | 70523, 70514 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2214310 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Charenton
- Baldwin2.0 mi SW
- Sorrel5.4 mi W
- Franklin6.0 mi S
- Glencoe8.7 mi SW
- Jeanerette8.8 mi W
- Centerville10.4 mi SE
- Lydia15.0 mi W
- Loreauville18.0 mi NW
- Patterson18.4 mi SE
- New Iberia19.3 mi NW
- Bayou Vista20.4 mi SE
- Pierre Part21.1 mi E
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Charenton
What county is Charenton in?
Charenton is in St. Mary Parish, Louisiana.
What is the population of Charenton, LA?
1,699 people lived in Charenton at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Charenton, LA?
The main ZIP code is 70523. Other ZIP codes: 70514.
What is the elevation of Charenton?
13 feet (4 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Charenton?
Baldwin (2.0 mi), Sorrel (5.4 mi), Franklin (6.0 mi), Glencoe (8.7 mi), Jeanerette (8.8 mi).
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