La Chaux-en-Bresse isn’t graded: grades begin at 1,000 residents. Holiday and other second homes account for 38% of homes. Over-65s are 31% of the population.
What makes La Chaux-en-Bresse stand out
The 2 things La Chaux-en-Bresse does most differently from other towns.
Data highlights are ordered by what stands out in La Chaux-en-Bresse.
Who lives here
La Chaux-en-Bresse has fewer young adults than Jura’s towns or compared French towns: 6.3% are 15 to 24
13% are under 15, below Jura’s towns (14%) and compared French towns (17%) alike. The 65-and-over age group makes up 31% of residents. Among adults, 19% have a degree.
55median age
La Chaux-en-BresseJura medianFrance median
Ages · share of residents
31%
Under 1515–2425–4445–6465+
Highest diploma · residents 15 and older who have left education
No diploma12%
CAP or BEP23%
Baccalauréat38%
Higher education19%
Women and men · all residents
44% women, 56% men
WomenFrance medianMen
About 78 women for every 100 men. Median share of women: Jura 52.0%, France 51.8%.
People: INSEE, census 2023. Miles: center to center.
About La Chaux-en-Bresse
Commune in Jura, Bourgogne-Franche-Comté
La Chaux-en-Bresse is a commune of 30 people in the Communauté de communes Bresse Haute Seille. TownRatings compares communes, France’s local unit: each has its own mayor and its own statistics. Its area takes in the town and the countryside around it.
Built from INSEE’s 2026 official geography (COG) and IGN Admin Express boundaries
Contains public sector information under the Licence Ouverte / Open Licence 2.0 (Etalab): INSEE, DGFiP, the Interior Ministry’s statistics service (SSMSI), the Ministry of Education (DEPP), the Health Ministry’s statistics service (DREES) and the Housing Ministry (Carte des loyers). Commune boundaries: IGN Admin Express.