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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Meraux

Louisiana · 10,192 residents · 4.148 sq mi
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Meraux has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $45,732. Population has grown 15% since 1990. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $90,600. Households here earn about 40% more than the Louisiana median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 34.9
US median: 35.2
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

10,192
+15%since 1990
from 8,849 in 1990
1990 – 2024
2,457 / sq mi
+15%since 1990
from 2,133 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
34.9
+18%since 1990
from 29.7 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
5K6K8K9K11K1990201020202024Meraux
20248K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$45,732
+12%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $30,956 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$17,951
+62%since 1990
from $11,063 in 1990
US average: $21,522
9.1%
−2.1 ptssince 1990
from 11.2% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$90,600
+3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $66,700 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$385
−26%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $394 in 1990
US average: $602
80.6%
−4.0 ptssince 1990
from 84.6% in 1990
19.4% rent
2.0
−8%since 1990
from 2.2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic93.4%(8,262)
Black4.3%(384)
Hispanic / Latino4.4%(389)
Asian1.1%(99)
Diversity Score24.5%(2,172)
2000
White, non-Hispanic89.4%(9,111)
Black3.7%(373)
Hispanic / Latino4.1%(415)
Asian1.6%(161)
Diversity Score22.1%(2,248)
22
−10%since 1990
from 25 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

9.2%
+2.6 ptssince 1990
from 6.6% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
76.1%
+7.9 ptssince 1990
from 68.2% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
2.2%
+1.4 ptssince 1990
from 0.8% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

24.4 min
−5%since 1990
from 25.8 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 Meraux, Louisiana?

Meraux, Louisiana has about 10,192 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Meraux, Louisiana?

The typical household in Meraux, Louisiana earns about $45,732 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Meraux, Louisiana expensive?

In Meraux, Louisiana, the median home is worth about $90,600, and the typical rent is about $385 a month.

How educated are people in Meraux, Louisiana?

About 9.2% of adults age 25 and over in Meraux, Louisiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Meraux, Louisiana?

About 9.1% of people in Meraux, Louisiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Meraux, Louisiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Meraux, Louisiana has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,343 residents, a change of about 15 percent over that period.

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

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