Meraux, LA Demographics

A map of Meraux's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	5,922	4,427	74.8%	65.1%
Hispanic	854	872	10.8%	12.8%
Black	730	1,005	9.2%	14.8%
Native American/Other	156	60	2.0%	0.9%
Asian	129	152	1.6%	2.2%
Multiracial	127	288	1.6%	4.2%

Meraux, Louisiana has an estimated population of 7,918, a large increase from the 6,804 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 74.8% White, 10.8% Hispanic, 9.2% Black, 2.0% Native American/Other, 1.6% Asian, and 1.6% Multiracial. This demographic dot map shows the population of Meraux, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Meraux has become considerably less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Louisiana overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Meraux, that probability was 53.6% in 2020 and 42.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Meraux is ranked the 70th most populous place in Louisiana, out of 489 places. 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 was ranked the 83rd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Meraux's White Population

5,922 residents of Meraux, or 74.8% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Meraux is significantly higher than in Louisiana overall, where 55.7% of the population is White. Meraux ranks 227th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 489 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Meraux's White population has grown by an estimated 33.8%. White residents' share of Meraux's population has increased from 65.1% to 74.8%.

Meraux is more White than neighboring Violet (24.4% White), Chalmette (51.6% White), Poydras (48% White), Arabi (60.6% White), and Belle Chasse (72.9% White).

Meraux's Black Population

730 residents of Meraux, or 9.2% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Meraux is significantly lower than in Louisiana overall, where 30.5% of the population is Black. Meraux ranks 300th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 489 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Meraux's Black population has declined by an estimated 27.4%. Black residents' share of Meraux's population has decreased from 14.8% to 9.2%.

Meraux is more Black than neighboring Poydras (4.3% Black). Meraux is less Black than neighboring Violet (66.5% Black), Chalmette (27.4% Black), Arabi (13.7% Black), and Belle Chasse (11.6% Black).

Meraux's Asian Population

129 residents of Meraux, or 1.6% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Meraux is comparable to the share in Louisiana overall, where 1.7% of the population is Asian. Meraux ranks 61st statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 489 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Meraux's Asian population has declined by an estimated 15.1%. Asian residents' share of Meraux's population has decreased from 2.2% to 1.6%.

Meraux is more Asian than neighboring Violet (1.5% Asian), and Poydras (0% Asian). Meraux is less Asian than neighboring Chalmette (1.8% Asian), Arabi (5.5% Asian), and Belle Chasse (1.7% Asian).

Meraux's Hispanic Population

854 residents of Meraux, or 10.8% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Meraux is slightly higher than in Louisiana overall, where 7.2% of the population is Hispanic. Meraux ranks 31st statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 489 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Meraux's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 2.1%. Hispanic residents' share of Meraux's population has decreased from 12.8% to 10.8%.

Meraux is more Hispanic than neighboring Violet (7.1% Hispanic), and Belle Chasse (8% Hispanic). Meraux is less Hispanic than neighboring Chalmette (13.2% Hispanic), Poydras (37% Hispanic), and Arabi (14.1% Hispanic).

Meraux's Native American/Other Population

156 residents of Meraux, or 2.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Meraux is comparable to the share in Louisiana overall, where 1% of the population is Native American/Other. Meraux ranks 173rd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 489 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Meraux's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 160.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Meraux's population has increased from 0.9% to 2.0%.

Meraux is more Native American/Other than neighboring Violet (0% Native American/Other), Chalmette (0.4% Native American/Other), Arabi (0.4% Native American/Other), and Belle Chasse (1.6% Native American/Other). Meraux is less Native American/Other than neighboring Poydras (4.6% Native American/Other).

Meraux's Multiracial Population

127 residents of Meraux, or 1.6% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Meraux is slightly lower than in Louisiana overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Meraux ranks 129th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 489 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Meraux's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 55.9%. Multiracial residents' share of Meraux's population has decreased from 4.2% to 1.6%.

Meraux is more Multiracial than neighboring Violet (0.5% Multiracial). Meraux is less Multiracial than neighboring Chalmette (5.5% Multiracial), Poydras (6.1% Multiracial), Arabi (5.7% Multiracial), and Belle Chasse (4.1% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.