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Meraux (LA) Streets, Geographical, Population & More

Population of Meraux, Louisiana

StateLouisiana
Land Area (mi²)4.1 sq mi
Density (mi²)1,688.1/sq mi
2022 Growth Rate1.43% (99)
Growth Since 2020-14.47% (-1185)
Rank in State83th
Rank in Country5345th

The population of Meraux, LA in 2022 is estimated to be 7,002. This is an increase of 1.43% (99 people) compared to the population in 2021.

Population of Meraux by Race

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

Population of Meraux by Age

Meraux Population Pyramid 2022
Meraux Median Age
40.2
Total
39.7
Male
40.3
Female
Meraux Sex Ratio
43.02%
3,522
Male
56.98%
4,665
Female
Meraux Age Dependency Ratio
18.5
Old Age Dependency Ratio
33.8
Child Dependency Ratio
Meraux Adults
6,369
Adults
(996 of whom are seniors) in Meraux.

Population of Meraux by Year

Year
PopulationGrowthAnnual Growth Rate

Poverty Rate of Meraux

Name
Total
In Poverty
Poverty Rate
  • 19.84%

    Overall Poverty Rate

  • 13.29%

    Male Poverty Rate

  • 24.8%

    Female Poverty Rate

Poverty in Meraux

While the overall poverty rate of Meraux is 19.84%, 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 (24.8%) is generally higher than the male poverty rate (13.29%).

Poverty Rate of Meraux by Employment Status and Sex

10.65%
Female Employed
33%
Female Unemployed
6.03%
Male Employed
2.6%
Male Unemployed

Poverty Rate of Meraux by Education

25.07%
Less Than 9th Grade
34.18%
High School
14.91%
Some College
6%
Bachelors or Greater