One of the nice things about Chauvin is that it is nautical, which means that parts of it are somewhat historic and touch the ocean or tidal bodies of water, such as inlets and bays. Because of this, visitors and locals will often go to these areas to take in the scenery or to enjoy waterfront activities.
As is often the case in a small town, Chauvin doesn't have a public transportation system that people use for their commute.
In terms of college education, Chauvin ranks among the least educated cities in the nation, as only 3.88% of people over 25 have a bachelor's degree or advanced degree.
The per capita income in Chauvin in 2022 was $21,225, which is lower middle income relative to Louisiana, and low income relative to the rest of the US. This equates to an annual income of $84,900 for a family of four. However, Chauvin contains both very wealthy and poor people as well.
Chauvin is a somewhat ethnically-diverse town. The people who call Chauvin home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Chauvin residents report their race to be White, followed by Native American. Important ancestries of people in Chauvin include French, English, Acadian/Cajun, French Canadian, and Irish.
The most common language spoken in Chauvin is English. Other important languages spoken here include French and Italian.
