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Chauvin, LA

Census-designated place in Terrebonne Parish, Louisiana.

Population

2,502

Land area

4.8sq mi

People per sq mi

525

ZIP codes

0

Chauvin and its ZIP codes

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Chauvin at a glance

  • Chauvin is about 4.9 times as dense as Louisiana as a whole.
  • The median household income is $52,619, 13% below the Louisiana median of $60,756.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $99,600 (54% below Louisiana) and median rent is $833 a month.

Local data for Chauvin, LA

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Chauvin, LA, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$52,619

Poverty rate

21.3%

Median home value

$99,600

Median rent

$833/mo

Homeownership

72.1%

Bachelor's or higher

6.0%

Median age

32.9

Average commute

29.0 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: French Americans (571), Mexican Americans (54), German Americans (31).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Terrebonne Parish. PPP loans are for Chauvin.

Details

Unemployment rate

3.6%

Sep 2026, -0.5 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$64,250

47,828 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$56,037

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$844M

FY 2026, $7,699 per person

Terrebonne Parish economyFederal spending

How people get to work

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

  • Drove alone70.3%
  • Carpooled19.0%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked1.2%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other4.3%
  • Worked from home5.2%

Average one-way commute: 29.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Chauvin, LA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively Moderate

Top: hurricane

Storm events since 1996

206

Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind

Flood insurance policies

10,803

32.1% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

89° / 45°F

66.7 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Chauvin, LA, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

40.1%

U.S. 33.3% +6.8 pts

Diabetes

14.8%

U.S. 12.1% +2.7 pts

Smoking

21.7%

U.S. 12.8% +8.9 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

9.9%

U.S. 11.1% -1.2 pts

Cities near Chauvin

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
MontegutCensus-designated place2.4 mi4.2
BourgCensus-designated place7.6 mi5.6
PresquilleCensus-designated place8.5 mi0.8
DulacCensus-designated place9.1 mi16
HoumaCity13 mi14.5
LockportTown14 mi1.1
Lockport HeightsCensus-designated place15 mi1.3
Bayou CaneCensus-designated place15 mi7.6
LaroseCensus-designated place15 mi10.9
Bayou BlueCensus-designated place16 mi23.3
MathewsCensus-designated place16 mi4
Cut OffCensus-designated place17 mi14.6
GallianoCensus-designated place17 mi11.1
RacelandCensus-designated place19 mi21.6
Golden MeadowTown20 mi2.4
GrayCensus-designated place20 mi11.5

Frequently asked questions

What county is Chauvin, LA in?
Chauvin is in Terrebonne Parish, Louisiana.
What is the population of Chauvin, LA?
About 2,502 people live in Chauvin, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Chauvin?
Nearby places include Montegut (2.4 mi), Bourg (7.6 mi), Presquille (8.5 mi), Dulac (9.1 mi), Houma (13 mi).

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