Meraux, Louisiana Population 2022
Meraux is a city located in St. Bernard Parish Louisiana. Meraux has a 2020 population of 7,007. Meraux is currently declining at a rate of 0.00% annually and its population has increased by 20.48% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 5,816 in 2010.
The average household income in Meraux is $76,096 with a poverty rate of 12.02%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $914 per month, and the median house value is $169,700. The median age in Meraux is 34.6 years, 36.1 years for males, and 34 years for females.
Meraux Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Merauxwas:
- White: 80.92%
- Black or African American: 12.23%
- Asian: 3.00%
- Other race: 2.13%
- Two or more races: 1.18%
- Native American: 0.54%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 5,670 | 80.92% |
| Black or African American | 857 | 12.23% |
| Asian | 210 | 3.00% |
| Some Other Race | 149 | 2.13% |
| Two or More Races | 83 | 1.18% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 38 | 0.54% |
Meraux Population Pyramid $2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,184 | 3.21 | 84.2 |
| Married | 1,254 | 3.93 | 93.6 |
| Non Family | 552 | 1.28 | 76.3 |
| Female | 274 | 3.38 | 52.6 |
| Male | 104 | 4.27 | 95.2 |
3.71
Average Family Size
3.21
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 285 | 6.35% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 428 | 9.54% |
| High School Graduate | 1,492 | 33.25% |
| Some College | 1,313 | 29.26% |
| Associates Degree | 344 | 7.67% |
| Bachelors Degree | 508 | 11.32% |
| Graduate Degree | 117 | 2.61% |
Meraux Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 3,403 | 2,997 | 526 |
| Black | 508 | 355 | 53 |
| Hispanic | 416 | 351 | 30 |
| Asian | 171 | 92 | 21 |
| Other Race | 50 | 12 | |
| 2+ Races | 45 | 8 | |
| Native American | 30 | 30 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 15.46%.
$38,263
Average Earnings
$43,533
Average Male
$32,213
Average Female
Meraux Language by Age
Meraux Language
93.15% of Meraux residents speak only English, while 6.85% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 3.52% of the population.
Meraux Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 5,253 | 617 | 11.75% |
| Black | 857 | 114 | 13.30% |
| Asian | 210 | 76 | 36.19% |
| Hispanic | 657 | 37 | 5.63% |
| Other | 5 | NaN% |
12.02%
Overall Poverty Rate
11.31%
Male Poverty Rate
12.69%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Meraux
The race most likely to be in poverty in Meraux is Asian, with 36.19% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Meraux is Hispanic, with 5.63% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.32%. Among those working part-time, it was 17.03%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 25.19%.
Meraux Marital Status
Marriage Rates
50.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
53.0%
Male Marriage Rate
47.8%
Female Marriage Rate
Meraux Married by Age and Sex
Meraux Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Meraux Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 265 | 6.35% |
| Black | 5 | 0.87% |
Meraux Veterans by Education
3.33%
Veteran Poverty Rate
41.85%
Veteran Disability Rate
66.9%
Labor Force Participation
62.7%
Employment Rate
6.3%
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
89.84%
Born in Meraux
96.56%
Native Born
3.44%
Foreign Born
0.91%
Non Citizen
2.53%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
96.56% of Meraux residents were born in the United States, with 89.84% having been born in Louisiana. 0.91% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 7,007 | 0.00% | |
| 2021 | 7,007 | 0.00% | |
| 2020 | 7,007 | 0.00% | |
| 2019 | 7,007 | -289 | -3.96% |
| 2018 | 7,296 | 223 | 3.15% |
| 2017 | 7,073 | 286 | 4.21% |
| 2016 | 6,787 | 390 | 6.10% |
| 2015 | 6,397 | -230 | -3.47% |
| 2014 | 6,627 | 424 | 6.84% |
| 2013 | 6,203 | 387 | 6.65% |
| 2012 | 5,816 | 660 | 12.80% |
| 2011 | 5,156 | -660 | -11.35% |
| 2010 | 5,816 | 0.00% |