Chackbay, LA Demographics

A map of Chackbay's Population by Race

Chackbay, Louisiana has an estimated population of 5,436, a slight increase from the 5,370 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 87.3% White, 6.1% Multiracial, 3.7% Hispanic, 2.2% Black, 0.8% Native American/Other, and 0.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Chackbay, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Chackbay has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Louisiana overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Chackbay, that probability was 21.6% in 2020 and 23.3% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Chackbay is ranked the 99th most populous place in Louisiana, out of 489 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Chackbay was ranked the 104th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Chackbay's White Population

4,743 residents of Chackbay, or 87.3% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Chackbay is significantly higher than in Louisiana overall, where 55.7% of the population is White. Chackbay ranks 63rd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 489 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Chackbay's White population has remained roughly the same. White residents' share of Chackbay's population has decreased from 88.3% to 87.3%.

Chackbay is more White than neighboring Thibodaux (67% White), Moonshine (0% White), and South Vacherie (71.8% White). Chackbay is less White than neighboring Choctaw (97% White), and Bayou Country Club (97.8% White).

Chackbay's Black Population

119 residents of Chackbay, or 2.2% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Chackbay is significantly lower than in Louisiana overall, where 30.5% of the population is Black. Chackbay ranks 391st statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 489 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Chackbay's Black population has declined by an estimated 51.4%. Black residents' share of Chackbay's population has decreased from 4.6% to 2.2%.

Chackbay is more Black than neighboring Choctaw (0% Black), and Bayou Country Club (0.1% Black). Chackbay is less Black than neighboring Thibodaux (23.1% Black), Moonshine (82.8% Black), and South Vacherie (27.7% Black).

Chackbay's Asian Population

0 residents of Chackbay, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Chackbay is comparable to the share in Louisiana overall, where 1.7% of the population is Asian. Chackbay ranks 224th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 489 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Chackbay's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Chackbay's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Chackbay is less Asian than neighboring Thibodaux (0.9% Asian), and Bayou Country Club (0.1% Asian).

Chackbay's Hispanic Population

199 residents of Chackbay, or 3.7% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Chackbay is slightly lower than in Louisiana overall, where 7.2% of the population is Hispanic. Chackbay ranks 232nd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 489 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Chackbay's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 14.4%. Hispanic residents' share of Chackbay's population has increased from 3.2% to 3.7%.

Chackbay is more Hispanic than neighboring Choctaw (3% Hispanic), Bayou Country Club (2.1% Hispanic), and South Vacherie (0.1% Hispanic). Chackbay is less Hispanic than neighboring Thibodaux (4.5% Hispanic), and Moonshine (17.2% Hispanic).

Chackbay's Native American/Other Population

42 residents of Chackbay, or 0.8% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Chackbay is comparable to the share in Louisiana overall, where 1% of the population is Native American/Other. Chackbay ranks 250th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 489 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Chackbay's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 20.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Chackbay's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.8%.

Chackbay is more Native American/Other than neighboring Choctaw (0% Native American/Other), Moonshine (0% Native American/Other), Bayou Country Club (0% Native American/Other), and South Vacherie (0% Native American/Other). Chackbay is less Native American/Other than neighboring Thibodaux (2.7% Native American/Other).

Chackbay's Multiracial Population

333 residents of Chackbay, or 6.1% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Chackbay is slightly higher than in Louisiana overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Chackbay ranks 313th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 489 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Chackbay's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 116.2%. Multiracial residents' share of Chackbay's population has increased from 2.9% to 6.1%.

Chackbay is more Multiracial than neighboring Choctaw (0% Multiracial), Thibodaux (1.8% Multiracial), Moonshine (0% Multiracial), Bayou Country Club (0% Multiracial), and South Vacherie (0.4% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.