Meraux SnackAbility
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Cost of living in Meraux summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Meraux. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Louisiana. Key points include:
The cost of living in Meraux is 95 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Meraux is 0.9x lower than the national average.
The median home value in Meraux is $233,401.
The median income in Meraux is $76,021.
Meraux's Overall Cost Of Living
Lower Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Meraux Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Meraux | Louisiana | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 95 | 91 | 100 |
| Services | 101 | 97 | 100 |
| Groceries | 100 | 97 | 100 |
| Health | 94 | 82 | 100 |
| Housing | 98 | 97 | 100 |
| Transportation | 98 | 99 | 100 |
| Utilities | 97 | 96 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Meraux, LA Weather
The average high in Meraux is 78.0° and the average low is 60.7°.
There are 80.2 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 63.2 inches of precipitation each year with 0.0 inches of snow.
| Stat | Meraux |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 78.0 |
| Average Annual Low | 60.7 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 80.2 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 63.2 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 0.0 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Meraux Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Meraux
The current population in Meraux is 7,918. The population has increased 82.1% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 7,918 | 5.7% |
| 2023 | 7,492 | 2.7% |
| 2022 | 7,297 | 2.5% |
| 2021 | 7,120 | -13.0% |
| 2020 | 8,187 | 16.8% |
| 2019 | 7,007 | -4.0% |
| 2018 | 7,296 | 3.2% |
| 2017 | 7,073 | 4.2% |
| 2016 | 6,787 | 6.1% |
| 2015 | 6,397 | -3.5% |
| 2014 | 6,627 | 6.8% |
| 2013 | 6,203 | 6.7% |
| 2012 | 5,816 | 12.8% |
| 2011 | 5,156 | 18.6% |
| 2010 | 4,348 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Meraux
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Meraux is:
74.8% White with 5,922 White residents.
9.2% African American with 730 African American residents.
2.0% American Indian with 156 American Indian residents.
1.6% Asian with 129 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.0% Other with 0 Other residents.
1.6% Two Or More with 127 Two Or More residents.
10.8% Hispanic with 854 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Meraux | LA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 74.8% | 55.7% | 57.4% |
| African American | 9.2% | 30.5% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 2.0% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 1.6% | 1.7% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.0% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 1.6% | 3.8% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 10.8% | 7.2% | 19.3% |
Gender in Meraux
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Meraux is 49.0% female with 3,882 female residents.
Meraux is 51.0% male with 4,036 male residents.
| Gender | Meraux | LA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.0% | 51.1% | 50.5% |
| Male | 51.0% | 48.9% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Meraux for adults over 25
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3.0% of adults in Meraux completed < 9th grade.
11.0% of adults in Meraux completed 9-12th grade.
25.0% of adults in Meraux completed high school / ged.
23.0% of adults in Meraux completed some college.
10.0% of adults in Meraux completed associate's degree.
22.0% of adults in Meraux completed bachelor's degree.
4.0% of adults in Meraux completed master's degree.
1.0% of adults in Meraux completed professional degree.
1.0% of adults in Meraux completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Meraux | LA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 3.0% | 6.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 11.0% | 8.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 25.0% | 32.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 23.0% | 20.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 10.0% | 7.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 22.0% | 17.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 4.0% | 7.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Meraux, Louisiana
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7.8% of households in Meraux earn Less than $10,000.
2.4% of households in Meraux earn $10,000 to $14,999.
4.4% of households in Meraux earn $15,000 to $24,999.
9.5% of households in Meraux earn $25,000 to $34,999.
8.3% of households in Meraux earn $35,000 to $49,999.
16.6% of households in Meraux earn $50,000 to $74,999.
10.2% of households in Meraux earn $75,000 to $99,999.
15.4% of households in Meraux earn $100,000 to $149,999.
9.3% of households in Meraux earn $150,000 to $199,999.
16.1% of households in Meraux earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Meraux | LA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 7.8% | 7.2% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 2.4% | 5.8% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 4.4% | 9.4% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 9.5% | 8.4% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 8.3% | 11.8% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 16.6% | 15.9% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 10.2% | 11.7% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 15.4% | 14.8% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 9.3% | 7.3% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 16.1% | 7.8% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
