Meraux, LA Demographics

A map of Meraux's Population by Race

Meraux, Louisiana had a population of 6,804 in 2020. It was 65.1% White, 14.8% Black, 2.2% Asian, 12.8% Hispanic, 0.9% Native American/Other, and 4.2% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Meraux, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 488 places in Louisiana, Meraux is the 83rd most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).

Meraux's White Population

4,427 residents of Meraux identify as White, or 65.1%. This makes the White share of the population of Meraux slightly larger than the White share of the population of Louisiana (55.8% White). Of the 488 places in Louisiana, Meraux is ranked #227 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Meraux is more White than neighboring Violet (27.6% White), Chalmette (50.8% White), Poydras (62.5% White), and Arabi (60.4% White). Meraux is less White than neighboring Belle Chasse (75.8% White).

Meraux's Black Population

1,005 residents of Meraux identify as Black, or 14.8%. This makes the Black share of the population of Meraux less than the Black share of the population of Louisiana (31.2% Black). Of the 488 places in Louisiana, Meraux is ranked #299 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Meraux is more Black than neighboring Poydras (14.7% Black), and Belle Chasse (6% Black). Meraux is less Black than neighboring Violet (61.5% Black), Chalmette (25.8% Black), and Arabi (15.9% Black).

Meraux's Asian Population

152 residents of Meraux identify as Asian, or 2.2%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Meraux roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Louisiana (1.8% Asian). Of the 488 places in Louisiana, Meraux is ranked #60 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Meraux is more Asian than neighboring Violet (0.6% Asian), and Poydras (0.4% Asian). Meraux is less Asian than neighboring Chalmette (2.9% Asian), Arabi (2.9% Asian), and Belle Chasse (3.3% Asian).

Meraux's Hispanic Population

872 residents of Meraux identify as Hispanic, or 12.8%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Meraux slightly larger than the Hispanic share of the population of Louisiana (6.9% Hispanic). Of the 488 places in Louisiana, Meraux is ranked #31 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Meraux is more Hispanic than neighboring Violet (6.5% Hispanic), and Belle Chasse (9.5% Hispanic). Meraux is less Hispanic than neighboring Chalmette (15% Hispanic), Poydras (17.3% Hispanic), and Arabi (14.2% Hispanic).

Meraux's Native American/Other Population

60 residents of Meraux identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.9%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Meraux roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Louisiana (1% Native American/Other). Of the 488 places in Louisiana, Meraux is ranked #156 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Meraux is less Native American/Other than neighboring Violet (1% Native American/Other), Chalmette (1.3% Native American/Other), Poydras (1.4% Native American/Other), Arabi (1.2% Native American/Other), and Belle Chasse (1.4% Native American/Other).

Meraux's Multiracial Population

288 residents of Meraux identify as Multiracial, or 4.2%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Meraux roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Louisiana (3.4% Multiracial). Of the 488 places in Louisiana, Meraux is ranked #128 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Meraux is more Multiracial than neighboring Violet (2.7% Multiracial), Chalmette (4.1% Multiracial), Poydras (3.7% Multiracial), and Belle Chasse (3.9% Multiracial). Meraux is less Multiracial than neighboring Arabi (5.3% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.