| Place Name | Charenton |
| Place Type | Census Designated Place |
| ZIP Code(s) | 70514 70538 70544 |
| County | Saint Mary Parish |
| Area Code(s) | 337 |
| Timezone | Central Daylight Time (CDT) |
| Population (2022) | 1,807 |
| Population Growth Rate (2010-19) | -10.72% |
| Majority Ethnicity | White 40.08% |
| Metro/Micro Stats Area | Morgan City, LA |
| US Congressional District(s) | Louisiana 3rd |
| State House Districts | 50 |
| State Senate Districts | 21 |
| Race/Ethnicy | Percentage of Population (2021) |
|---|---|
| White | 40.08% |
| African American | 25.38% |
| Hispanic | 32.08% |
| Asian | 0.31% |
| Native American | 0.38% |
| Hawaiin/Pacific Islander | 1.77% |