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Merrydale

Louisiana · 9,227 residents · 4.243 sq mi
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Merrydale has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $37,728. Population has declined 12% since 2000. 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 $115,800. The poverty rate of 28.4% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 26% less than the Louisiana median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 36.9
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
9,227
−12%since 2000
from 10,427 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
2,175 / sq mi
−12%since 2000
from 2,457 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
36.9
+27%since 2000
from 29.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
8K9K9K10K11K1990201020202024Merrydale
20249K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$37,728
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,544 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,853
+96%since 2000
from $10,664 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
19.4%
+6.0 ptssince 2009
from 13.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
28.4%
−3.2 ptssince 2000
from 31.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information19.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade5.7%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade3.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food3.5%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing1.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services1.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$115,800
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $62,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$927
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $487 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
65.3%
−10.8 ptssince 2000
from 76.0% in 2000
34.7% rent
Afford Score
3.1
+39%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic8.4%(871)
Black89.9%(9,373)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(94)
Asian0.2%(16)
Other0%
Diversity Score21.7%(2,259)
2020
White, non-Hispanic2.5%(233)
Black92.8%(8,566)
Hispanic / Latino2.8%(261)
Asian0%(3)
Other0.6%(52)
Diversity Score14.4%(1,331)
Diversity Score
14
−33%since 2000
from 22 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.8%
+5.3 ptssince 2000
from 13.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
86.4%
+12.4 ptssince 2000
from 74.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.8%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 4.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.8 min
+33%since 2000
from 15.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
86.7%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 83.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.0%
−5.4 ptssince 2009
from 11.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
13.5%
+0.6 ptssince 2011
from 12.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
60.4%
−8.1 ptssince 2011
from 68.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
27.7%
−30.4 ptssince 2009
from 58.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
41.9%
−5.9 ptssince 2009
from 47.8% in 2009
Female
58.1%
+5.9 ptssince 2009
from 52.2% in 2009
Foreign born
2.1%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
13.2%
−69.4 ptssince 2013
from 82.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Merrydale, Louisiana?

Merrydale, Louisiana has about 9,227 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Merrydale, Louisiana?

The typical household in Merrydale, Louisiana earns about $37,728 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Merrydale, Louisiana expensive?

In Merrydale, Louisiana, the median home is worth about $115,800, and the typical rent is about $927 a month.

How educated are people in Merrydale, Louisiana?

About 18.8% of adults age 25 and over in Merrydale, Louisiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Merrydale, Louisiana?

About 28.4% of people in Merrydale, Louisiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Merrydale, Louisiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Merrydale, Louisiana has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 1,168 residents, a change of about -11 percent over that period.

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