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Meraux

Louisiana · 6,804 residents · 4.148 sq mi
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Meraux has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $66,731. Population has fallen 33% since 2000, a loss of 3,388 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 $164,800. Households here earn about 31% more than the Louisiana median.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 35.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
6,804
−33%since 2000
from 10,192 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
1,640 / sq mi
−33%since 2000
from 2,457 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
35.2
+1%since 2000
from 34.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5K6K8K9K11K1990201020202024Meraux
20248K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$66,731
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,732 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,208
+52%since 2000
from $17,951 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
42.6%
+16.2 ptssince 2009
from 26.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
19.8%
+10.8 ptssince 2000
from 9.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information15.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services9.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Retail trade7.2%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance5.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Wholesale trade5.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical4.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration4%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0.5%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$164,800
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $90,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$945
+63%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $385 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
79.1%
−1.5 ptssince 2000
from 80.6% in 2000
20.9% rent
Afford Score
2.5
+25%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic89.4%(9,111)
Black3.7%(373)
Hispanic / Latino4.1%(415)
Asian1.6%(161)
Other0%
Diversity Score22.1%(2,248)
2020
White, non-Hispanic65.1%(4,427)
Black14.8%(1,005)
Hispanic / Latino12.8%(872)
Asian2.2%(152)
Other0.7%(49)
Diversity Score61.8%(4,205)
Diversity Score
62
+180%since 2000
from 22 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.5%
+9.3 ptssince 2000
from 9.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
82.2%
+6.1 ptssince 2000
from 76.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.3%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 2.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.7 min
+13%since 2000
from 24.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
90.3%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 87.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.0%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.0%
−8.6 ptssince 2011
from 12.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
68.5%
+0.7 ptssince 2011
from 67.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
38.5%
−18.0 ptssince 2009
from 56.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.0%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 46.1% in 2009
Female
57.0%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 53.9% in 2009
Foreign born
2.7%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.9%
−86.1 ptssince 2013
from 92.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Meraux, Louisiana?

Meraux, Louisiana has about 6,804 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Meraux, Louisiana?

The typical household in Meraux, Louisiana earns about $66,731 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 $164,800, and the typical rent is about $945 a month.

How educated are people in Meraux, Louisiana?

About 18.5% 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 19.8% of people in Meraux, Louisiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Meraux, Louisiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Meraux, Louisiana has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 2,045 residents, a change of about -23 percent over that period.

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