Mer Rouge is a village located in Morehouse Parish Louisiana. Mer Rouge has a 2024 population of 447. Mer Rouge is currently declining at a rate of -2.19% annually and its population has decreased by -7.84% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 485 in 2020.
The average household income in Mer Rouge is $68,140 with a poverty rate of 43.15%. The median age in Mer Rouge is 34.7 years: 39.4 years for males, and 33.7 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Mer Rouge was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 419 | 51.6% |
| White | 375 | 46.18% |
| Two or more races | 17 | 2.09% |
| Asian | 1 | 0.12% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
Black or African American
White
Two or more races
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 288 | 2.53 | 45.8 | 54.2 |
| Non Family | 114 | 1.15 | 28.9 | 71.1 |
| Married | 98 | 2.79 | 86.7 | 13.3 |
| Female | 76 | 4.29 | 18.4 | 81.6 |
| Male | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
3.42
Average Family Size
2.53
Average Household Size
45.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 66 | 12.67% |
| Associates Degree | 60 | 11.52% |
| Bachelors Degree | 67 | 12.86% |
| Graduate Degree | 16 | 3.07% |
| High School Graduate | 242 | 46.45% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 5 | 0.96% |
| Some College | 65 | 12.48% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 292 | 272 | 76 |
| Black | 211 | 160 | 7 |
| 2+ Races | 17 | 17 | 0 |
| Asian | 1 | 1 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 26.03%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $80,833 | $80,833 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $0 | $53,264 | $22,759 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $6,394 |
| Overall | $38,375 | $100,357 | $18,603 |
| Some College | $47,794 | $123,563 | $0 |
$38,375
Average Earnings
$100,357
Average Male
$18,603
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
99.86% of Mer Rouge residents speak only English, while 0.14% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 0.14% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 388 | 277 | 71.39% |
| White | 331 | 40 | 12.08% |
| Asian | 1 | 1 | 100% |
43.15%
Overall Poverty Rate
27.16%
Male Poverty Rate
56.47%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Mer Rouge is Asian, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Mer Rouge is White, with 12.08% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 49.14%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 43.45%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 59.65% |
| High School | 28.87% |
| Some College | 20.54% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 20.48% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 0% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 73.33% |
| Female Employed | 24.26% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $54,167 | $81,618 |
| Households | - | $68,140 |
| Married Families | $76,250 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $30,625 | $47,357 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
39.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
46.0%
Male Marriage Rate
34.8%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
64
Number of Veterans
42
Male Veterans
22
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 36 |
| Vietnam | 26 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 18 to 34 | 22 |
| 65 to 74 | 21 |
| 35 to 54 | 14 |
| 75+ | 5 |
| 55 to 64 | 2 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Black | 44 | 19.38% |
| White | 20 | 6.62% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
42.19%
Veteran Poverty Rate
20.31%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
57%
Labor Force Participation
51.5%
Employment Rate
9.5%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
85.22%
Born in Mer Rouge
100%
Native Born
0%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
100% of Mer Rouge residents were born in the United States, with 85.22% having been born in Louisiana. 0% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 401 | -9 | -2.2% |
| 2028 | 410 | -9 | -2.15% |
| 2027 | 419 | -10 | -2.33% |
| 2026 | 429 | -9 | -2.05% |
| 2025 | 438 | -9 | -2.01% |
| 2024 | 447 | -10 | -2.19% |
| 2023 | 457 | -9 | -1.93% |
| 2022 | 466 | -11 | -2.31% |
| 2021 | 477 | -8 | -1.65% |
| 2020 | 485 | -61 | -11.17% |
| 2019 | 546 | -12 | -2.15% |
| 2018 | 558 | -7 | -1.24% |
| 2017 | 565 | -8 | -1.4% |
| 2016 | 573 | -10 | -1.72% |
| 2015 | 583 | -8 | -1.35% |
| 2014 | 591 | -9 | -1.5% |
| 2013 | 600 | -10 | -1.64% |
| 2012 | 610 | -1 | -0.16% |
| 2011 | 611 | -9 | -1.45% |
| 2010 | 620 | 0 | 0% |