Merrydale, Louisiana Population 2022
Merrydale is a city located in Louisiana. Merrydale has a 2020 population of 8,903. Merrydale is currently declining at a rate of 0.00% annually and its population has decreased by -8.89% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 9,772 in 2010.
The average household income in Merrydale is $57,962 with a poverty rate of 28.43%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $927 per month, and the median house value is $115,800. The median age in Merrydale is 34.2 years, 33.2 years for males, and 35.6 years for females.
Merrydale Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Merrydalewas:
- Black or African American: 94.85%
- Other race: 3.22%
- White: 1.35%
- Two or more races: 0.57%
- Native American: 0.00%
- Asian: 0.00%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 129 | 1.35% |
| Black or African American | 9,033 | 94.85% |
| Some Other Race | 307 | 3.22% |
| Two or More Races | 54 | 0.57% |
Merrydale Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,734 | 3.48 | 63.2 |
| Married | 841 | 3.29 | 70.2 |
| Male | 135 | 4.08 | 18.5 |
| Female | 1,030 | 5.22 | 68.6 |
| Non Family | 728 | 1.14 | 55.8 |
4.11
Average Family Size
3.48
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 58 | 1.05% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 695 | 12.57% |
| High School Graduate | 1,832 | 33.15% |
| Some College | 1,451 | 26.25% |
| Associates Degree | 453 | 8.20% |
| Bachelors Degree | 662 | 11.98% |
| Graduate Degree | 376 | 6.80% |
Merrydale Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2+ Races | 25 | 25 | 18 |
| Black | 5,211 | 4,488 | 1,002 |
| White | 95 | 95 | 18 |
| Hispanic | 196 | 166 | |
| Other Race | 180 | 150 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 72.00%.
$30,607
Average Earnings
$36,938
Average Male
$26,458
Average Female
Merrydale Language by Age
Merrydale Language
95.84% of Merrydale residents speak only English, while 4.16% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 4.16% of the population.
Merrydale Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 9,033 | 2,657 | 29.41% |
| Other | 50 | NaN% | |
| Hispanic | 323 | 50 | 15.48% |
28.43%
Overall Poverty Rate
30.21%
Male Poverty Rate
27.14%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Merrydale
The race most likely to be in poverty in Merrydale is Black, with 29.41% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Merrydale is Hispanic, with 15.48% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 7.56%. Among those working part-time, it was 15.31%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 48.39%.
Merrydale Marital Status
Marriage Rates
28.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
32.5%
Male Marriage Rate
25.6%
Female Marriage Rate
Merrydale Married by Age and Sex
Merrydale Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Merrydale Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 12 | 12.63% |
| Black | 532 | 8.71% |
| 2+ Races | 18 | 72.00% |
Merrydale Veterans by Education
44.48%
Veteran Poverty Rate
10.50%
Veteran Disability Rate
60.4%
Labor Force Participation
52%
Employment Rate
13.5%
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
93.18%
Born in Merrydale
97.94%
Native Born
2.06%
Foreign Born
2.06%
Non Citizen
0.00%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
97.94% of Merrydale residents were born in the United States, with 93.18% having been born in Louisiana. 2.06% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 9,772 | 0.00% | |
| 2011 | 10,078 | 306 | 3.13% |
| 2012 | 9,731 | -347 | -3.44% |
| 2013 | 9,774 | 43 | 0.44% |
| 2014 | 9,601 | -173 | -1.77% |
| 2015 | 9,008 | -593 | -6.18% |
| 2016 | 8,884 | -124 | -1.38% |
| 2017 | 9,001 | 117 | 1.32% |
| 2018 | 8,808 | -193 | -2.14% |
| 2019 | 8,903 | 95 | 1.08% |
| 2020 | 8,903 | 0.00% | |
| 2021 | 8,903 | 0.00% | |
| 2022 | 8,903 | 0.00% |