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Mer Rouge (LA) Streets, Geographical, Population & More

Population of Mer Rouge, Louisiana

StateLouisiana
Land Area (mi²)1.2 sq mi
Density (mi²)394.9/sq mi
2022 Growth Rate-2.94% (-14)
Growth Since 2020-22.32% (-133)
Rank in State360th
Rank in Country19599th

The population of Mer Rouge, LA in 2022 is estimated to be 463. This is a decrease of -2.94% (-14 people) compared to the population in 2021.

Population of Mer Rouge by Race

Population by Race
  • Total
  • Hispanic
  • Non-Hispanic
Race
Population
Percentage

Population of Mer Rouge by Age

Mer Rouge Population Pyramid 2022
Mer Rouge Median Age
46.7
Total
45.7
Male
52.2
Female
Mer Rouge Sex Ratio
50.67%
302
Male
49.33%
294
Female
Mer Rouge Age Dependency Ratio
50
Old Age Dependency Ratio
42.3
Child Dependency Ratio
Mer Rouge Adults
465
Adults
(155 of whom are seniors) in Mer Rouge.

Population of Mer Rouge by Year

Year
PopulationGrowthAnnual Growth Rate

Poverty Rate of Mer Rouge

Name
Total
In Poverty
Poverty Rate
  • 37.55%

    Overall Poverty Rate

  • 30%

    Male Poverty Rate

  • 45.9%

    Female Poverty Rate

Poverty in Mer Rouge

While the overall poverty rate of Mer Rouge is 37.55%, the rate varies greatly by race. The percentage of people who fell below the poverty line is highest for () and is lowest for (0%).

Across all races and ethnicities, the female poverty rate (45.9%) is generally higher than the male poverty rate (30%).

Poverty Rate of Mer Rouge by Employment Status and Sex

25%
Female Employed
0%
Female Unemployed
0%
Male Employed
0%
Male Unemployed

Poverty Rate of Mer Rouge by Education

70.27%
Less Than 9th Grade
35.44%
High School
20.55%
Some College
28.75%
Bachelors or Greater

Language of Mer Rouge

  • All Ages
  • 5-17
  • 18-64
  • 65+
Top Languages in Mer Rouge

The most common language spoken in Mer Rouge is English, with 99.63% of people speaking Only English. In addition, 0.37% of people speak Asian and Pacific Island Languages, coming in second.

Educational Attainment of Mer Rouge by Race

  • Percentage
  • Count
Race
Total
High School
Bachelors

students have the highest high school graduation rate of all races and ethnicities in Mer Rouge, at .

Compared to other races and ethnicities, students have the highest bachelor's degree rate at .

Educational Attainment of Mer Rouge by Sex (over 25)

Education AttainedCountPercentage
Graduate Degree102.33%
Bachelors Degree7016.28%
Associates Degree317.21%
Some College5813.49%
High School Graduate20948.6%
9th to 12th Grade4310%
Less Than 9th Grade92.09%

Earnings Statistics of Mer Rouge by Educational Attainment

Education AttainedAverageMaleFemale

$21,810

Average Earnings

$39,500

Average Male

$20,476

Average Female