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Meraux, Louisiana - Basic Facts

The Meraux Census Designated Place had a population of 7,360 as of July 1, 2020. Meraux ranks in the upper quartile for Population Density when compared to the other cities, towns and Census Designated Places (CDPs) in Louisiana. See peer rankings below.

The primary coordinate point for Meraux is located at latitude 29.933 and longitude -89.9498 in St. Bernard Parish. The formal boundaries for the Meraux Census Designated Place encompass a land area of 4.15 sq. miles and a water area of 0.66 sq. miles. St. Bernard Parish is in the Central time zone (GMT -6). The elevation is 7 feet.

The Meraux Census Designated Place (GNIS ID: 2403277) has a U1 Census Class Code which indicates a census designated place with an official federally recognized name. It also has a Functional Status Code of "S" which identifies a statistical entity.

The Meraux Census Designated Place is located within Parish Governing Authority District C, a minor civil division (MCD) of St. Bernard Parish.

Alternate Unofficial Names for Meraux: Melonie.

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Meraux, LA Data & Demographics (As of July 1, 2020)

POPULATION

Total Population 7,360 (100%)
Population in Households 7,360 (100.0%)
Population in Families 6,208 (84.3%)
Population in Group Quarters1 0
Population Density 1,774
Diversity Index2 52
 
 

INCOME

Median Household Income $61,377
Average Household Income $72,671
% of Income for Mortgage4 12%
Per Capita Income $24,547
Wealth Index5 66
 

HOUSING

Total HU (Housing Units) 2,722 (100%)
Owner Occupied HU 2,063 (75.8%)
Renter Occupied HU 424 (15.6%)
Vacant Housing Units 236 ( 8.7%)
Median Home Value $171,109
Average Home Value $194,704
Housing Affordability Index3 222
 

HOUSEHOLDS

Total Households 2,486
Average Household Size 2.96
Family Households 1,883
Average Family Size 3
NOTES
  1. Group Quarters - a place where people live or stay in a group living arrangement. Includes college residents halls, nursing facilities, military barracks, and correctional facilities.
  2. The Diversity Index is a scale of 0 to 100 that represents the likelihood that two persons, chosen at random from the same area, belong to different races or ethnic groups. If an area's entire population belongs to one race AND one ethnic group, then the area has zero diversity. An area's diversity index increases to 100 when the population is evenly divided into two or more race/ethnic groups.
  3. The Housing Affordability Index base is 100 and represents a balance point where a resident with a median household income can normally qualify to purchase a median price home. Values above 100 indicate increased affordability, while values below 100 indicate decreased affordability.
  4. The % of Income for Mortgage quantifies the percentage of median household income dedicated to mortgage payments on a home priced at the median value (assuming a 30-year mortgage and a 20% down payment).
  5. The Wealth Index is based on a number of indicators of affluence including average household income and average net worth, but it also includes the value of material possessions and resources. It represents the wealth of the area relative to the national level. Values above or below 100 represent above-average wealth or below-average wealth compared to the national level.

GROWTH RATE / YEAR

 2010-2020 2020-2025
Population 2.32% 1.27%
Households 2.17% 1.21%
Families 2.01% 1.09%
Median Household Income   0.92%
Per Capita Income   1.64%
Owner Occupied HU   1.24%

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Meraux, LA - Peer Comparisons by Rank and Percentile

The table below compares Meraux to the other 474 incorporated cities, towns and CDPs in Louisiana by rank and percentile using July 1, 2020 data. The location Ranked # 1 has the highest value. A location that ranks higher than 75% of its peers would be in the 75th percentile of the peer group.

Variable Description Rank Percentile
Total Population # 84 82nd
Population Density # 69 86th
Median Household Income # 59 88th
Housing Affordability Index # 283 60th
Per Capita Income # 176 63rd
Diversity Index # 168 65th

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