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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Mer Rouge

Louisiana · 721 residents · 1.172 sq mi
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Mer Rouge has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $23,472. Population has grown 27% since 1990. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $43,000. With a median age of 44.7, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Households here earn about 28% less than the Louisiana median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 44.7
US median: 35.2
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 21%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

721
+27%since 1990
from 569 in 1990
1990 – 2025
615 / sq mi
+27%since 1990
from 485 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
44.7
+20%since 1990
from 37.2 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
4005126257378501990201020202024Mer Rouge
2024437
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$23,472
+13%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $15,714 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$12,759
−2%since 1990
from $13,020 in 1990
US average: $21,522
39.6%
+10.6 ptssince 1990
from 29.0% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$43,000
−21%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $41,500 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$197
−43%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $263 in 1990
US average: $602
59.8%
−12.9 ptssince 1990
from 72.7% in 1990
40.2% rent
1.8
−31%since 1990
from 2.6 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic63.1%(359)
Black36.9%(210)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score58.2%(331)
2000
White, non-Hispanic61.9%(446)
Black36.5%(263)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(8)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score59.8%(431)
60
+3%since 1990
from 58 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

15.1%
−1.5 ptssince 1990
from 16.7% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
59.0%
−11.4 ptssince 1990
from 70.4% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.3%
−3.7 ptssince 1990
from 7.0% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

16.3 min
−8%since 1990
from 17.8 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Mer Rouge, Louisiana?

Mer Rouge, Louisiana has about 721 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Mer Rouge, Louisiana?

The typical household in Mer Rouge, Louisiana earns about $23,472 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Mer Rouge, Louisiana expensive?

In Mer Rouge, Louisiana, the median home is worth about $43,000, and the typical rent is about $197 a month.

How educated are people in Mer Rouge, Louisiana?

About 15.1% of adults age 25 and over in Mer Rouge, Louisiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Mer Rouge, Louisiana?

About 39.6% of people in Mer Rouge, Louisiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Mer Rouge, Louisiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Mer Rouge, Louisiana has grown since 1990. The population has added about 152 residents, a change of about 27 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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