Mer Rouge, Louisiana

Population Data for Mer Rouge, LA:

Population – 1609
Male – 48.60 %
Female – 51.40 %

Break down of Population by Race:
Caucasian – 53.76 %
Hispanic – 0.81 %
African American – 45.37 %
American Indian/Alaska Native – 0.12 %
Asian – 0.12 %

Geographic Data for Mer Rouge, Louisiana:

Population Density – 12.20 per sq. mi
Elevation – 126 ft.
Time Zone – Central (GMT -6)
Daylight Savings? Yes

Education Data in Mer Rouge:

In Elementary School – 266 (60.45 %)
In High School – 76 (17.27 %)
In College – 44 (10.00 %)

Education Level Breakdown

Bachelor’s Degree – 65 (6.90 %)
Associate’s Degree – 22 (2.34 %)
Some College, No Degree – 111 (11.78 %)
High School Graduate – 386 (40.98 %)
Less than 9th Grade – 123 (13.06 %)

Employment and Household Data for Mer Rouge, LA:

Percentage of People Employed – 44.97 %
Percentage of People Unemployed – 8.67 %
Unemployment Level – 16.16 %

Median Household Income – $19,963.00
Average Household Size – 2.50

Households with:
1 Vehicle – 23.27 %
2 Vehicles – 29.03 %
3 or more Vehicles – 12.40 %

Average Cost to Rent in Mer Rouge - $252 per month