Meraux is a CDP located in St. Bernard Parish Louisiana. Meraux has a 2024 population of 7,544. Meraux is currently growing at a rate of 1.67% annually but its population has decreased by -7.85% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 8,187 in 2020.
The average household income in Meraux is $93,653 with a poverty rate of 17.54%. The median age in Meraux is 39.9 years: 39.8 years for males, and 40 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Meraux was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 5,973 | 81.86% |
| Black or African American | 503 | 6.89% |
| Two or more races | 363 | 4.97% |
| Asian | 194 | 2.66% |
| Native American | 163 | 2.23% |
| Other race | 101 | 1.38% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Asian
Native American
Other race
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,445 | 2.98 | 94.7 | 5.3 |
| Married | 1,249 | 3.56 | 100 | 0 |
| Non Family | 733 | 1.15 | 95.5 | 4.5 |
| Female | 355 | 4.28 | 73 | 27 |
| Male | 108 | 4.48 | 100 | 0 |
3.65
Average Family Size
2.98
Average Household Size
94.7%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 737 | 15% |
| Associates Degree | 483 | 9.83% |
| Bachelors Degree | 943 | 19.2% |
| Graduate Degree | 170 | 3.46% |
| High School Graduate | 1,378 | 28.05% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 112 | 2.28% |
| Some College | 1,089 | 22.17% |
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 | 3,938 | 3,323 | 941 |
| Black | 350 | 241 | 101 |
| Hispanic | 332 | 291 | 32 |
| 2+ Races | 209 | 184 | 59 |
| Asian | 96 | 62 | 4 |
| Native American | 80 | 47 | 0 |
| Other Race | 33 | 0 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among 2+ races people with a rate of 88.04%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among black people with a rate of 28.86%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $47,108 | $70,959 | $46,781 |
| Graduate Degree | $49,375 | $0 | $53,707 |
| High School Graduate | $57,821 | $95,938 | $32,625 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $39,122 | $42,052 | $38,223 |
| Overall | $45,804 | $58,586 | $39,689 |
| Some College | $40,222 | $56,023 | $35,231 |
$45,804
Average Earnings
$58,586
Average Male
$39,689
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
95.37% of Meraux residents speak only English, while 4.63% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 2.59% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 5,676 | 960 | 16.91% |
| Hispanic | 621 | 177 | 28.5% |
| Multiple | 352 | 163 | 46.31% |
| Asian | 194 | 66 | 34.02% |
| Black | 503 | 54 | 10.74% |
17.54%
Overall Poverty Rate
14.77%
Male Poverty Rate
20.09%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Meraux is Multiple, with 46.31% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Meraux is Black, with 10.74% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.72%. Among those working part-time, it was 14.17%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 34.33%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 26.97% |
| Some College | 12.6% |
| High School | 10.81% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 2.88% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 69.23% |
| Female Employed | 9.06% |
| Male Employed | 2.47% |
| Male Unemployed | 2.35% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $85,972 | $104,863 |
| Households | $70,707 | $93,653 |
| Married Families | $122,938 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $35,740 | $60,657 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
47.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
54.7%
Male Marriage Rate
41.8%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
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.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
195
Number of Veterans
195
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 97 |
| First Gulf War | 56 |
| Second Gulf War | 30 |
| Korea | 12 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 67 |
| 75+ | 58 |
| 35 to 54 | 52 |
| 18 to 34 | 18 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 176 | 3.86% |
| Native American | 19 | 23.75% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
52.82%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
68.4%
Labor Force Participation
66%
Employment Rate
3.5%
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
89.24%
Born in Meraux
98.51%
Native Born
1.49%
Foreign Born
0.48%
Non Citizen
1.01%
Naturalized
98.51% of Meraux residents were born in the United States, with 89.24% having been born in Louisiana. 0.48% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 7,544 | 124 | 1.67% |
| 2023 | 7,420 | 123 | 1.69% |
| 2022 | 7,297 | 177 | 2.49% |
| 2021 | 7,120 | -1,067 | -13.03% |
| 2020 | 8,187 | 1,180 | 16.84% |
| 2019 | 7,007 | -289 | -3.96% |
| 2018 | 7,296 | 223 | 3.15% |
| 2017 | 7,073 | 286 | 4.21% |
| 2016 | 6,787 | 390 | 6.1% |
| 2015 | 6,397 | -230 | -3.47% |
| 2014 | 6,627 | 424 | 6.84% |
| 2013 | 6,203 | 387 | 6.65% |
| 2012 | 5,816 | 660 | 12.8% |
| 2011 | 5,156 | -660 | -11.35% |
| 2010 | 5,816 | 0 | 0% |