Merryville is a town located in Beauregard Parish Louisiana. Merryville has a 2024 population of 952. Merryville is currently declining at a rate of -0.52% annually and its population has decreased by -2.06% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 972 in 2020.
The average household income in Merryville is $59,308 with a poverty rate of 35.84%. The median age in Merryville is 36.1 years: 34.6 years for males, and 39 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Merryville was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 761 | 82.9% |
| Black or African American | 110 | 11.98% |
| Two or more races | 40 | 4.36% |
| Native American | 7 | 0.76% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 354 | 2.51 | 57.6 | 42.4 |
| Non Family | 161 | 1.27 | 57.8 | 42.2 |
| Married | 113 | 3.64 | 79.6 | 20.4 |
| Female | 43 | 3.4 | 27.9 | 72.1 |
| Male | 37 | 3.41 | 24.3 | 75.7 |
3.22
Average Family Size
2.51
Average Household Size
57.6%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 97 | 17.23% |
| Associates Degree | 9 | 1.6% |
| Bachelors Degree | 35 | 6.22% |
| Graduate Degree | 6 | 1.07% |
| High School Graduate | 289 | 51.33% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 51 | 9.06% |
| Some College | 76 | 13.5% |
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 | 480 | 357 | 41 |
| Black | 48 | 25 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 32 | 30 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 30 | 30 | 0 |
| Native American | 3 | 3 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 8.54%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $55,500 | $153,438 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $25,962 | $58,194 | $17,202 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $14,375 | $20,588 | $0 |
| Overall | $26,797 | $40,875 | $19,205 |
| Some College | $29,375 | $0 | $24,375 |
$26,797
Average Earnings
$40,875
Average Male
$19,205
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
98.19% of Merryville residents speak only English, while 1.81% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 1.33% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 727 | 211 | 29.02% |
| Black | 102 | 95 | 93.14% |
| Multiple | 40 | 8 | 20% |
35.84%
Overall Poverty Rate
32.65%
Male Poverty Rate
39.08%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Merryville is Black, with 93.14% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Merryville is Multiple, with 20% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 9.96%. Among those working part-time, it was 19.35%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 58.94%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 77.7% |
| High School | 17.44% |
| Some College | 12.94% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 72% |
| Male Unemployed | 43.24% |
| Male Employed | 12.63% |
| Female Employed | 9.63% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $46,719 | $73,828 |
| Households | $35,227 | $59,308 |
| Married Families | - | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $15,846 | $33,569 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
32.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
35.6%
Male Marriage Rate
28.6%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
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 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
58
Number of Veterans
56
Male Veterans
2
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 40 |
| Vietnam | 18 |
| Second Gulf War | 9 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 35 |
| 75+ | 11 |
| 18 to 34 | 5 |
| 65 to 74 | 4 |
| 55 to 64 | 3 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 55 | 9.52% |
| Black | 3 | 4.76% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
5.17%
Veteran Poverty Rate
15.52%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
55.4%
Labor Force Participation
46.6%
Employment Rate
16%
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
77.56%
Born in Merryville
99.78%
Native Born
0.22%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
0.22%
Naturalized
99.78% of Merryville residents were born in the United States, with 77.56% having been born in Louisiana. 0% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from North America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 927 | -5 | -0.54% |
| 2028 | 932 | -5 | -0.53% |
| 2027 | 937 | -5 | -0.53% |
| 2026 | 942 | -5 | -0.53% |
| 2025 | 947 | -5 | -0.53% |
| 2024 | 952 | -5 | -0.52% |
| 2023 | 957 | -2 | -0.21% |
| 2022 | 959 | -9 | -0.93% |
| 2021 | 968 | -4 | -0.41% |
| 2020 | 972 | -129 | -11.72% |
| 2019 | 1,101 | -7 | -0.63% |
| 2018 | 1,108 | 6 | 0.54% |
| 2017 | 1,102 | -18 | -1.61% |
| 2016 | 1,120 | 14 | 1.27% |
| 2015 | 1,106 | 7 | 0.64% |
| 2014 | 1,099 | -6 | -0.54% |
| 2013 | 1,105 | -4 | -0.36% |
| 2012 | 1,109 | 1 | 0.09% |
| 2011 | 1,108 | 7 | 0.64% |
| 2010 | 1,101 | 0 | 0% |