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Mermentau (LA) Streets, Geographical, Population & More

Population of Mermentau, Louisiana

StateLouisiana
Land Area (mi²)2.1 sq mi
Density (mi²)228.9/sq mi
2022 Growth Rate-2.79% (-14)
Growth Since 2020-20.78% (-128)
Rank in State354th
Rank in Country19295th

The population of Mermentau, LA in 2022 is estimated to be 488. This is a decrease of -2.79% (-14 people) compared to the population in 2021.

Population of Mermentau by Race

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

Population of Mermentau by Age

Mermentau Population Pyramid 2022
Mermentau Median Age
38.3
Total
41.4
Male
31.8
Female
Mermentau Sex Ratio
52.11%
321
Male
47.89%
295
Female
Mermentau Age Dependency Ratio
38
Old Age Dependency Ratio
42.1
Child Dependency Ratio
Mermentau Adults
472
Adults
(130 of whom are seniors) in Mermentau.

Population of Mermentau by Year

Year
PopulationGrowthAnnual Growth Rate

Poverty Rate of Mermentau

Name
Total
In Poverty
Poverty Rate
  • 25.97%

    Overall Poverty Rate

  • 26.79%

    Male Poverty Rate

  • 25.08%

    Female Poverty Rate

Poverty in Mermentau

While the overall poverty rate of Mermentau is 25.97%, 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 (25.08%) is generally lower than the male poverty rate (26.79%).

Poverty Rate of Mermentau by Employment Status and Sex

16.3%
Female Employed
0%
Female Unemployed
6.86%
Male Employed
46.15%
Male Unemployed

Poverty Rate of Mermentau by Education

27.42%
Less Than 9th Grade
15.98%
High School
28%
Some College
0%
Bachelors or Greater

Language of Mermentau

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

The most common language spoken in Mermentau is English, with 92.28% of people speaking Only English. In addition, 7.72% of people speak Other Indo-European Languages, coming in second.

Educational Attainment of Mermentau by Race

  • Percentage
  • Count
Race
Total
High School
Bachelors

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

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

Educational Attainment of Mermentau by Sex (over 25)

Education AttainedCountPercentage
Graduate Degree20.49%
Bachelors Degree133.19%
Associates Degree276.62%
Some College7317.89%
High School Graduate16941.42%
9th to 12th Grade7618.63%
Less Than 9th Grade4811.76%

Earnings Statistics of Mermentau by Educational Attainment

Education AttainedAverageMaleFemale

$25,375

Average Earnings

$37,596

Average Male

$22,604

Average Female

Employment of Mermentau by Education

  • Labor Force Participation
  • Employment Rate
  • Unemployment Rate

Employment of Mermentau by Age

  • Labor Force Participation
  • Employment Rate
  • Unemployment Rate
45.2%
Labor Force Participation
39.7%
Employment Rate
12.2%
Unemployment Rate

Employment of Mermentau by Race

  • Labor Force Participation
  • Employment Rate
  • Unemployment Rate

Marital Status of Mermentau

Marriage Rates

  • 41.7%

    Overall Marriage Rate

  • 47.5%

    Male Marriage Rate

  • 35.2%

    Female Marriage Rate

Mermentau Marriage

In Mermentau, 47.5% of males have never been married, a higher rate than females who have never been married.

Females are more likely to be married at age Over 65, while males are more likely to be married at age Over 65.

Households and Families of Mermentau

Mermentau Renter vs Owner Occupied by Household Type

Mermentau Household Types

Type
Owner
Renter
68.8%

Rate of Home Ownership

Households of Mermentau by Type

3.05
Average Family Size
2.6
Average Family Size
Type
Count
PercentageOwned
Streets