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Chackbay, LA

Census-designated place in Lafourche Parish, Louisiana.

Population

5,436

Land area

27.7sq mi

People per sq mi

196

ZIP codes

0

Chackbay and its ZIP codes

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Chackbay at a glance

  • Chackbay is 84% denser than Louisiana as a whole.
  • The median household income is $65,968, 9% above the Louisiana median of $60,756.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $217,000 and median rent is $1,036 a month.

Local data for Chackbay, LA

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Chackbay, LA, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$65,968

Poverty rate

7.4%

Median home value

$217,000

Median rent

$1,036/mo

Homeownership

93.6%

Bachelor's or higher

20.2%

Median age

43.1

Average commute

31.2 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: French Americans (1,003), German Americans (615), Scottish Americans (283).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Lafourche Parish. PPP loans are for Chackbay.

Details

Unemployment rate

3.3%

Aug 2026, -0.6 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$68,017

35,052 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$64,579

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$2.9B

FY 2026, $29,988 per person

Lafourche Parish economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Chackbay, LA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone79.2%
  • Carpooled14.0%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked0.0%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.7%
  • Worked from home6.2%

Average one-way commute: 31.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Chackbay, LA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

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Natural hazard risk

Relatively Moderate

Top: hurricane

Storm events since 1996

172

Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind

Flood insurance policies

7,963

23.0% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

92° / 45°F

71.1 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Chackbay, LA, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

44.2%

U.S. 33.3% +10.9 pts

Diabetes

11.7%

U.S. 12.1% about the same

Smoking

16.7%

U.S. 12.8% +3.9 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

7.2%

U.S. 11.1% -3.9 pts

Cities near Chackbay

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
ChoctawCensus-designated place5.8 mi6.3
ThibodauxCity6 mi6.8
MoonshineCensus-designated place6.1 mi0.4
Bayou Country ClubCensus-designated place7 mi0.8
Lafourche CrossingCensus-designated place8 mi4.2
South VacherieCensus-designated place8.1 mi5.1
ConventCensus-designated place9.3 mi3.9
St. JamesCensus-designated place9.4 mi8.4
LabadievilleCensus-designated place9.4 mi3.9
SchrieverCensus-designated place9.7 mi14.3
North VacherieCensus-designated place9.8 mi5.6
KraemerCensus-designated place10 mi5.2
Pleasure BendCensus-designated place10 mi4.2
HesterCensus-designated place10 mi3.5
SupremeCensus-designated place11 mi3.4
Grand PointCensus-designated place12 mi4.3

Frequently asked questions

What county is Chackbay, LA in?
Chackbay is in Lafourche Parish, Louisiana.
What is the population of Chackbay, LA?
About 5,436 people live in Chackbay, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Chackbay?
Nearby places include Choctaw (5.8 mi), Thibodaux (6 mi), Moonshine (6.1 mi), Bayou Country Club (7 mi), Lafourche Crossing (8 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023