Mer Rouge, Louisiana Population 2022
Mer Rouge is a city located in Morehouse Parish Louisiana. Mer Rouge has a 2020 population of 519. Mer Rouge is currently declining at a rate of -1.89% annually and its population has decreased by -16.16% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 619 in 2010.
The average household income in Mer Rouge is $46,949 with a poverty rate of 36.56%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $492 per month, and the median house value is $111,800. The median age in Mer Rouge is 54 years, 52.1 years for males, and 58.3 years for females.
Mer Rouge Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Mer Rougewas:
- White: 56.59%
- Black or African American: 43.41%
- Native American: 0.00%
- Asian: 0.00%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
- Other race: 0.00%
- Two or more races: 0.00%
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 309 | 56.59% |
| Black or African American | 237 | 43.41% |
Mer Rouge Population Pyramid $2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 177 | 2.58 | 58.8 |
| Married | 66 | 3.15 | 83.3 |
| Non Family | 62 | 1.23 | 45.2 |
| Female | 42 | 3.6 | 33.3 |
| Male | 7 | 3.14 | 100 |
3.2
Average Family Size
2.58
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 12 | 3.00% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 39 | 9.75% |
| High School Graduate | 186 | 46.50% |
| Some College | 57 | 14.25% |
| Associates Degree | 31 | 7.75% |
| Bachelors Degree | 66 | 16.50% |
| Graduate Degree | 9 | 2.25% |
Mer Rouge Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 240 | 226 | 70 |
| Black | 160 | 123 | 5 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 94.17%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 29.17%.
Mer Rouge Language by Age
Mer Rouge Language
100.00% of Mer Rouge residents speak only English, while 0.00% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 0.00% of the population.
Mer Rouge Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 210 | 103 | 49.05% |
| White | 255 | 67 | 26.27% |
| Other | NaN% |
36.56%
Overall Poverty Rate
29.52%
Male Poverty Rate
43.28%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Mer Rouge
The race most likely to be in poverty in Mer Rouge is Black, with 49.05% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Mer Rouge is Other, with NaN% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.00%. Among those working part-time, it was 27.78%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 53.73%.
Mer Rouge Marital Status
Marriage Rates
33.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
35.6%
Male Marriage Rate
32.1%
Female Marriage Rate
Mer Rouge Married by Age and Sex
Mer Rouge Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Mer Rouge Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Black | 17 | 9.29% |
| White | 15 | 5.91% |
Mer Rouge Veterans by Education
0.00%
Veteran Poverty Rate
10.34%
Veteran Disability Rate
36.1%
Labor Force Participation
35.5%
Employment Rate
1.8%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
83.15%
Born in Mer Rouge
100.00%
Native Born
0.00%
Foreign Born
0.00%
Non Citizen
0.00%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
100.00% of Mer Rouge residents were born in the United States, with 83.15% having been born in Louisiana. 0.00% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 519 | -10 | -1.89% |
| 2021 | 529 | -10 | -1.86% |
| 2020 | 539 | -10 | -1.82% |
| 2019 | 549 | -10 | -1.79% |
| 2018 | 559 | -8 | -1.41% |
| 2017 | 567 | -8 | -1.39% |
| 2016 | 575 | -8 | -1.37% |
| 2015 | 583 | -8 | -1.35% |
| 2014 | 591 | -9 | -1.50% |
| 2013 | 600 | -10 | -1.64% |
| 2012 | 610 | -1 | -0.16% |
| 2011 | 611 | -8 | -1.29% |
| 2010 | 619 | 0.00% |