Chauvin, LA Demographics

A map of Chauvin's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	2,032	2,248	81.2%	87.3%
Multiracial	172	107	6.9%	4.2%
Native American/Other	164	106	6.6%	4.1%
Hispanic	123	79	4.9%	3.1%
Black	8	19	0.3%	0.7%
Asian	3	16	0.1%	0.6%

Chauvin, Louisiana has an estimated population of 2,502, a slight decrease from the 2,575 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 81.2% White, 6.9% Multiracial, 6.6% Native American/Other, 4.9% Hispanic, 0.3% Black, and 0.1% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Chauvin, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Chauvin has become considerably 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 Chauvin, that probability was 23.3% in 2020 and 32.9% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Chauvin is ranked the 171st 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). Chauvin was ranked the 165th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Chauvin's White Population

2,032 residents of Chauvin, or 81.2% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Chauvin is significantly higher than in Louisiana overall, where 55.7% of the population is White. Chauvin ranks 72nd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 489 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Chauvin's White population has declined by an estimated 9.6%. White residents' share of Chauvin's population has decreased from 87.3% to 81.2%.

Chauvin is more White than neighboring Montegut (74.2% White), Dulac (65% White), and Houma (64.8% White). Chauvin is less White than neighboring Bourg (81.7% White), and Presquille (86.1% White).

Chauvin's Black Population

8 residents of Chauvin, or 0.3% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Chauvin is significantly lower than in Louisiana overall, where 30.5% of the population is Black. Chauvin ranks 464th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 489 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Chauvin's Black population has declined by an estimated 57.9%. Black residents' share of Chauvin's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.3%.

Chauvin is more Black than neighboring Presquille (0% Black). Chauvin is less Black than neighboring Bourg (1.7% Black), Dulac (1.7% Black), and Houma (19.5% Black).

Chauvin's Asian Population

3 residents of Chauvin, or 0.1% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Chauvin is comparable to the share in Louisiana overall, where 1.7% of the population is Asian. Chauvin ranks 169th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 489 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Chauvin's Asian population has declined by an estimated 81.3%. Asian residents' share of Chauvin's population has decreased from 0.6% to 0.1%.

Chauvin is more Asian than neighboring Montegut (0% Asian), Bourg (0% Asian), Presquille (0% Asian), and Dulac (0% Asian). Chauvin is less Asian than neighboring Houma (0.8% Asian).

Chauvin's Hispanic Population

123 residents of Chauvin, or 4.9% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Chauvin is slightly lower than in Louisiana overall, where 7.2% of the population is Hispanic. Chauvin ranks 246th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 489 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Chauvin's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 55.7%. Hispanic residents' share of Chauvin's population has increased from 3.1% to 4.9%.

Chauvin is more Hispanic than neighboring Bourg (2.4% Hispanic), and Presquille (1.6% Hispanic). Chauvin is less Hispanic than neighboring Montegut (7.4% Hispanic), Dulac (11.2% Hispanic), and Houma (7.5% Hispanic).

Chauvin's Native American/Other Population

164 residents of Chauvin, or 6.6% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Chauvin is higher than in Louisiana overall, where 1% of the population is Native American/Other. Chauvin ranks 18th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 489 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Chauvin's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 54.7%. Native American/Other residents' share of Chauvin's population has increased from 4.1% to 6.6%.

Chauvin is more Native American/Other than neighboring Bourg (6.2% Native American/Other), and Houma (2.3% Native American/Other). Chauvin is less Native American/Other than neighboring Montegut (12.6% Native American/Other), Presquille (9.8% Native American/Other), and Dulac (19.7% Native American/Other).

Chauvin's Multiracial Population

172 residents of Chauvin, or 6.9% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Chauvin is slightly higher than in Louisiana overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Chauvin ranks 137th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 489 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Chauvin's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 60.7%. Multiracial residents' share of Chauvin's population has increased from 4.2% to 6.9%.

Chauvin is more Multiracial than neighboring Montegut (5.5% Multiracial), Presquille (2.5% Multiracial), Dulac (2.3% Multiracial), and Houma (5.2% Multiracial). Chauvin is less Multiracial than neighboring Bourg (7.9% 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.