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Cost of living in Merrydale summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Merrydale. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Louisiana. Key points include:
The cost of living in Merrydale is 92 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Merrydale is 0.9x lower than the national average.
The median home value in Merrydale is $133,041.
The median income in Merrydale is $41,500.
Merrydale's Overall Cost Of Living
Lower Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Merrydale Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Merrydale | Louisiana | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 92 | 91 | 100 |
| Services | 102 | 97 | 100 |
| Groceries | 98 | 97 | 100 |
| Health | 75 | 82 | 100 |
| Housing | 99 | 97 | 100 |
| Transportation | 105 | 99 | 100 |
| Utilities | 97 | 96 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Merrydale, LA Weather
The average high in Merrydale is 78.0° and the average low is 56.6°.
There are 79.4 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 62.5 inches of precipitation each year with 0.1 inches of snow.
| Stat | Merrydale |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 78.0 |
| Average Annual Low | 56.6 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 79.4 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 62.5 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 0.1 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Merrydale Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Merrydale
The current population in Merrydale is 9,490. The population has decreased 5.0% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 9,490 | 3.7% |
| 2023 | 9,149 | 6.9% |
| 2022 | 8,557 | -3.7% |
| 2021 | 8,889 | -6.7% |
| 2020 | 9,523 | 7.0% |
| 2019 | 8,903 | 1.1% |
| 2018 | 8,808 | -2.1% |
| 2017 | 9,001 | 1.3% |
| 2016 | 8,884 | -1.4% |
| 2015 | 9,008 | -6.2% |
| 2014 | 9,601 | -1.8% |
| 2013 | 9,774 | 0.4% |
| 2012 | 9,731 | -3.4% |
| 2011 | 10,078 | 0.9% |
| 2010 | 9,985 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Merrydale
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Merrydale is:
0.4% White with 36 White residents.
96.8% African American with 9,186 African American residents.
0.0% American Indian with 0 American Indian residents.
0.0% Asian with 0 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.1% Other with 12 Other residents.
1.0% Two Or More with 92 Two Or More residents.
1.7% Hispanic with 164 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Merrydale | LA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 0.4% | 55.7% | 57.4% |
| African American | 96.8% | 30.5% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 0.0% | 1.7% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 1.0% | 3.8% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 1.7% | 7.2% | 19.3% |
Gender in Merrydale
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Merrydale is 58.0% female with 5,503 female residents.
Merrydale is 42.0% male with 3,987 male residents.
| Gender | Merrydale | LA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 58.0% | 51.1% | 50.5% |
| Male | 42.0% | 48.9% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Merrydale for adults over 25
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3.0% of adults in Merrydale completed < 9th grade.
11.0% of adults in Merrydale completed 9-12th grade.
34.0% of adults in Merrydale completed high school / ged.
26.0% of adults in Merrydale completed some college.
9.0% of adults in Merrydale completed associate's degree.
13.0% of adults in Merrydale completed bachelor's degree.
4.0% of adults in Merrydale completed master's degree.
0.0% of adults in Merrydale completed professional degree.
0.0% of adults in Merrydale completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Merrydale | LA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 3.0% | 6.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 11.0% | 8.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 34.0% | 32.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 26.0% | 20.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 9.0% | 7.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 13.0% | 17.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 4.0% | 7.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 0.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Merrydale, Louisiana
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15.2% of households in Merrydale earn Less than $10,000.
5.5% of households in Merrydale earn $10,000 to $14,999.
17.4% of households in Merrydale earn $15,000 to $24,999.
4.8% of households in Merrydale earn $25,000 to $34,999.
11.4% of households in Merrydale earn $35,000 to $49,999.
17.5% of households in Merrydale earn $50,000 to $74,999.
9.5% of households in Merrydale earn $75,000 to $99,999.
11.6% of households in Merrydale earn $100,000 to $149,999.
2.4% of households in Merrydale earn $150,000 to $199,999.
4.8% of households in Merrydale earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Merrydale | LA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 15.2% | 7.2% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 5.5% | 5.8% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 17.4% | 9.4% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 4.8% | 8.4% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 11.4% | 11.8% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 17.5% | 15.9% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 9.5% | 11.7% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 11.6% | 14.8% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 2.4% | 7.3% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 4.8% | 7.8% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
