Charenton, LA Demographics

A map of Charenton's Population by Race

Charenton, Louisiana has an estimated population of 1,440, a large decrease from the 1,699 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 31.2% White, 31.0% Native American/Other, 19.7% Black, 13.9% Multiracial, 2.8% Hispanic, and 1.5% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Charenton, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Charenton has become considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably more 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 Charenton, that probability was 67.0% in 2020 and 74.8% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Charenton is ranked the 229th 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). Charenton was ranked the 215th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Charenton's White Population

449 residents of Charenton, or 31.2% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Charenton is significantly lower than in Louisiana overall, where 55.7% of the population is White. Charenton ranks 341st statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 489 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Charenton's White population has declined by an estimated 42.9%. White residents' share of Charenton's population has decreased from 46.3% to 31.2%.

Charenton is more White than neighboring Baldwin (15.7% White), Glencoe (3.5% White), and Jeanerette (22.8% White). Charenton is less White than neighboring Sorrel (53.7% White), and Franklin (37.2% White).

Charenton's Black Population

284 residents of Charenton, or 19.7% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Charenton is considerably lower than in Louisiana overall, where 30.5% of the population is Black. Charenton ranks 248th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 489 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Charenton's Black population has declined by an estimated 26.8%. Black residents' share of Charenton's population has decreased from 22.8% to 19.7%.

Charenton is less Black than neighboring Baldwin (75.9% Black), Sorrel (39.2% Black), Franklin (49.6% Black), Glencoe (91% Black), and Jeanerette (71.8% Black).

Charenton's Asian Population

21 residents of Charenton, or 1.5% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Charenton is comparable to the share in Louisiana overall, where 1.7% of the population is Asian. Charenton ranks 293rd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 489 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Charenton's Asian population has grown by an estimated 600.0%. Asian residents' share of Charenton's population has increased from 0.2% to 1.5%.

Charenton is more Asian than neighboring Baldwin (0% Asian), Sorrel (0% Asian), Franklin (0.4% Asian), Glencoe (0% Asian), and Jeanerette (0% Asian).

Charenton's Hispanic Population

40 residents of Charenton, or 2.8% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Charenton is slightly lower than in Louisiana overall, where 7.2% of the population is Hispanic. Charenton ranks 338th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 489 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Charenton's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 14.3%. Hispanic residents' share of Charenton's population has increased from 2.1% to 2.8%.

Charenton is more Hispanic than neighboring Baldwin (1.2% Hispanic), Sorrel (2.5% Hispanic), and Jeanerette (0.3% Hispanic). Charenton is less Hispanic than neighboring Franklin (5.6% Hispanic), and Glencoe (5.6% Hispanic).

Charenton's Native American/Other Population

446 residents of Charenton, or 31.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Charenton is significantly higher than in Louisiana overall, where 1% of the population is Native American/Other. Charenton ranks 2nd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 489 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Charenton's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 6.2%. Native American/Other residents' share of Charenton's population has increased from 24.7% to 31.0%.

Charenton is more Native American/Other than neighboring Baldwin (0% Native American/Other), Sorrel (0% Native American/Other), Franklin (2.6% Native American/Other), Glencoe (0% Native American/Other), and Jeanerette (3.2% Native American/Other).

Charenton's Multiracial Population

200 residents of Charenton, or 13.9% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Charenton is considerably higher than in Louisiana overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Charenton ranks 173rd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 489 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Charenton's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 203.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Charenton's population has increased from 3.9% to 13.9%.

Charenton is more Multiracial than neighboring Baldwin (7.2% Multiracial), Sorrel (4.6% Multiracial), Franklin (4.6% Multiracial), Glencoe (0% Multiracial), and Jeanerette (1.9% 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.