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Mer Rouge

Louisiana · 491 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 $30,000. Population has fallen 32% since 2000, a loss of 230 residents. 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $110,200. With a median age of 55.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 41% less than the Louisiana median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 55.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 71%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
491
−32%since 2000
from 721 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
419 / sq mi
−32%since 2000
from 615 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
55.6
+24%since 2000
from 44.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4005126257378501990201020202024Mer Rouge
2024437
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$30,000
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,472 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,105
+42%since 2000
from $12,759 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
18.1%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 22.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
37.5%
−2.0 ptssince 2000
from 39.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing23.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction23.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing8.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Information7.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade6.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance3.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$110,200
+71%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $43,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$465
+57%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $197 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
62.4%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 59.8% in 2000
37.6% rent
Afford Score
3.7
+101%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic61.9%(446)
Black36.5%(263)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(8)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score59.8%(431)
2020
White, non-Hispanic57.2%(281)
Black38.3%(188)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(6)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score61.7%(303)
Diversity Score
62
+3%since 2000
from 60 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.6%
+3.5 ptssince 2000
from 15.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
87.9%
+28.9 ptssince 2000
from 59.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.3%
−1.0 ptssince 2000
from 3.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.7 min
+39%since 2000
from 16.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
82.4%
+8.6 ptssince 2009
from 73.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.3%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 5.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.2%
−0.9 ptssince 2011
from 3.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
38.6%
−6.1 ptssince 2011
from 44.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
30.8%
−50.1 ptssince 2009
from 80.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.7%
+7.8 ptssince 2009
from 42.8% in 2009
Female
49.3%
−7.8 ptssince 2009
from 57.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
9.3%
−62.7 ptssince 2013
from 72.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Mer Rouge, Louisiana?

Mer Rouge, Louisiana has about 491 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Mer Rouge, Louisiana earns about $30,000 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 $110,200, and the typical rent is about $465 a month.

How educated are people in Mer Rouge, Louisiana?

About 18.6% 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 37.5% of people in Mer Rouge, Louisiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Mer Rouge, Louisiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Mer Rouge, Louisiana has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 78 residents, a change of about -14 percent over that period.

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

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