Chauvin is a census-designated place (CDP) in Terrebonne Parish, Louisiana, United States. The population was 2,575 in 2020.. It is part of the Houma–Bayou Cane–Thibodaux metropolitan statistical area.

Geography

Chauvin is located at 29.44694°N, -90.59361°W (29.447056, -90.593486). About 45 minutes southeast of Thibodaux Louisiana. According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 4.7 sqmi, of which 4.7 sqmi is land and 0.21% is water. West of the village is the Bayou Chauvin Oil and Gas Field.

Demographics

As of the 2020 United States census, there were 2,575 people, 862 households, and 688 families residing in the CDP.

Education

The school district is Terrebonne Parish School District, as with other locations in the parish. Terrebonne Parish Library operates the Chauvin Library.

Notable people