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 $96,687 with a poverty rate of 20.98%. The median age in Meraux is 39.4 years: 39.5 years for males, and 39.2 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Meraux was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 5,843 | 77.99% |
| Two or more races | 647 | 8.64% |
| Black or African American | 610 | 8.14% |
| Asian | 284 | 3.79% |
| Native American | 108 | 1.44% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,508 | 2.99 | 89.1 | 10.9 |
| Married | 1,216 | 3.42 | 97.3 | 2.7 |
| Non Family | 701 | 1.14 | 87 | 13 |
| Female | 472 | 4.22 | 68.4 | 31.6 |
| Male | 119 | 4.56 | 100 | 0 |
3.56
Average Family Size
2.99
Average Household Size
89.1%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 700 | 14.17% |
| Associates Degree | 455 | 9.21% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,047 | 21.19% |
| Graduate Degree | 294 | 5.95% |
| High School Graduate | 1,117 | 22.61% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 73 | 1.48% |
| Some College | 1,254 | 25.38% |
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 | 3,826 | 3,243 | 1,107 |
| Hispanic | 495 | 457 | 67 |
| 2+ Races | 418 | 355 | 94 |
| Black | 358 | 279 | 129 |
| Asian | 85 | 59 | 0 |
| Native American | 54 | 32 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among hispanic people with a rate of 92.32%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among black people with a rate of 36.03%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $49,771 | $68,929 | $49,244 |
| Graduate Degree | $54,018 | $0 | $67,955 |
| High School Graduate | $73,469 | $105,317 | $35,875 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $39,375 | $46,950 | $38,317 |
| Overall | $48,581 | $66,689 | $43,333 |
| Some College | $37,436 | $60,938 | $31,196 |
$48,581
Average Earnings
$66,689
Average Male
$43,333
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
91.92% of Meraux residents speak only English, while 8.08% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 4.25% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 5,542 | 1,090 | 19.67% |
| Hispanic | 800 | 327 | 40.88% |
| Multiple | 632 | 282 | 44.62% |
| Asian | 284 | 77 | 27.11% |
| Black | 610 | 57 | 9.34% |
20.98%
Overall Poverty Rate
16.8%
Male Poverty Rate
24.67%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Meraux is Multiple, with 44.62% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Meraux is Black, with 9.34% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.13%. Among those working part-time, it was 10.19%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 31.8%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 23.16% |
| Some College | 19.37% |
| High School | 13.52% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 1.72% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 39.02% |
| Male Unemployed | 27.88% |
| Female Employed | 8.43% |
| Male Employed | 2.7% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $95,125 | $105,599 |
| Households | $73,792 | $96,687 |
| Married Families | $128,482 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $32,039 | $64,924 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
46.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
52.2%
Male Marriage Rate
40.7%
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
149
Number of Veterans
149
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 71 |
| First Gulf War | 44 |
| Second Gulf War | 30 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 59 |
| 35 to 54 | 45 |
| 75+ | 28 |
| 18 to 34 | 17 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 141 | 3.18% |
| Native American | 8 | 14.81% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
46.31%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
63.9%
Labor Force Participation
61.4%
Employment Rate
3.9%
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
88.76%
Born in Meraux
98.06%
Native Born
1.94%
Foreign Born
0.64%
Non Citizen
1.29%
Naturalized
98.06% of Meraux residents were born in the United States, with 88.76% having been born in Louisiana. 0.64% 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% |