Mer Rouge, LA

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Mer Rouge Overview

812
TOTAL POPULATION
364
MALE POPULATION
448
FEMALE POPULATION
81.25
MALES / 100 FEMALES
123.08
FEMALES / 100 MALES
34.7
MEDIAN AGE
3.4
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.5
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$26,924
PER CAPITA INCOME
$54,167
AVG FAMILY INCOME
72.0%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
28.0¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
0.55
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
315
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
57.0%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
9.5%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Mer Rouge Zip Codes

Mer Rouge Area Codes

Race in Mer Rouge

The most populous races in Mer Rouge are Black / African American (419 | 51.6%), White / Caucasian (375 | 46.2%), and Two or more Races (17 | 2.1%).
Race in Mer Rouge
Race# Population% Population
Asian10.1%
Black / African American41951.6%
Hawaiian / Pacific00.0%
Hispanic or Latino00.0%
Native / Alaskan00.0%
White / Caucasian37546.2%
Two or more Races172.1%
Some other Race00.0%
Total812100.0%

Ancestry in Mer Rouge

The most populous ancestries reported in Mer Rouge are Irish (66 | 8.1%), English (28 | 3.5%), German (24 | 3.0%), American (23 | 2.8%), and European (20 | 2.5%), together accounting for 19.8% of all Mer Rouge residents.
Ancestry in Mer Rouge
Ancestry# Population% Population
African40.5%
American232.8%
Bhutanese10.1%
British40.5%
English283.5%
European202.5%
French30.4%
German243.0%
Irish668.1%
Scandinavian10.1%
Scotch-Irish101.2%
Scottish81.0%
Subsaharan African40.5%
Welsh20.3%
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Immigrants in Mer Rouge

Immigrants in Mer Rouge
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
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Sex and Age in Mer Rouge

Sex and Age in Mer Rouge

The most populous age groups in Mer Rouge are 10 to 14 Years (54 | 14.8%) for men and Under 5 Years (73 | 16.3%) for women.
Sex and Age in Mer Rouge
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years30 (8.2%)73 (16.3%)
5 to 9 Years32 (8.8%)70 (15.6%)
10 to 14 Years54 (14.8%)0 (0.0%)
15 to 19 Years0 (0.0%)6 (1.3%)
20 to 24 Years20 (5.5%)6 (1.3%)
25 to 29 Years23 (6.3%)31 (6.9%)
30 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)68 (15.2%)
35 to 39 Years36 (9.9%)14 (3.1%)
40 to 44 Years18 (5.0%)11 (2.5%)
45 to 49 Years12 (3.3%)5 (1.1%)
50 to 54 Years2 (0.5%)11 (2.5%)
55 to 59 Years17 (4.7%)15 (3.4%)
60 to 64 Years46 (12.6%)54 (12.0%)
65 to 69 Years16 (4.4%)14 (3.1%)
70 to 74 Years45 (12.4%)18 (4.0%)
75 to 79 Years7 (1.9%)19 (4.2%)
80 to 84 Years6 (1.7%)17 (3.8%)
85 Years and over0 (0.0%)16 (3.6%)
Total364 (100.0%)448 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Mer Rouge

Median Family Size in Mer Rouge

Median Family Size in Mer Rouge
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple98 (56.3%)2.79
Single Male/Father0 (0.0%)-
Single Female/Mother76 (43.7%)4.24
Total Families174 (100.0%)3.42

Median Household Size in Mer Rouge

Median Household Size in Mer Rouge
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple98 (34.0%)2.79
Single Male/Father0 (0.0%)-
Single Female/Mother76 (26.4%)4.29
Non-family114 (39.6%)1.15
Total Households288 (100.0%)2.53

Household Size by Marriage Status in Mer Rouge

Out of a total of 288 households in Mer Rouge, 174 (60.4%) are family households, while 114 (39.6%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 104, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 104.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Mer Rouge
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-104 (36.1%)
2-Person Households104 (36.1%)10 (3.5%)
3-Person Households14 (4.9%)0 (0.0%)
4-Person Households49 (17.0%)0 (0.0%)
5-Person Households7 (2.4%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total174 (60.4%)114 (39.6%)

Female Fertility in Mer Rouge

Fertility by Age in Mer Rouge

Average fertility rate in Mer Rouge is 135.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 181.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 100.0% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Mer Rouge
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years19 (100.0%)181.0
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0.0
Total19 (100.0%)135.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Mer Rouge

89.5% of women with births (19) in Mer Rouge are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 20 to 34 years age bracket with 10.5% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 20 to 34 years age bracket with 10.5% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Mer Rouge
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years17 (89.5%)2 (10.5%)
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total17 (89.5%)2 (10.5%)

Fertility by Education in Mer Rouge

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Mer Rouge
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School2 (10.5%)54.0
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)0.0
College or Associate's Degree17 (89.5%)304.0
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Total19 (100.0%)135.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Mer Rouge

10.5% of women with births in Mer Rouge are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of college or associate's degree are most likely to be married with 100.0% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of less than high school are least likely to be married with 100.0% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Mer Rouge
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School0 (0.0%)2 (100.0%)
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
College or Associate's Degree17 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total17 (89.5%)2 (10.5%)

Income in Mer Rouge

Income Overview in Mer Rouge

CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income812$26,924
Median Family Income174$54,167
Mean Family Income174$81,618
Median Household Income288$0
Mean Household Income288$68,140
Income Deficit174$0
Wage / Income Gap (%)81271.99%
Wage / Income Gap ($)81228.01¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index8120.55

Earnings by Sex in Mer Rouge

Average Earnings in Mer Rouge are $37,000, $65,625 for men and $18,382 for women, a difference of 72.0%.
Earnings by Sex in Mer Rouge
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male150 (48.4%)$65,625
Female160 (51.6%)$18,382
Total310 (100.0%)$37,000

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Mer Rouge

The most common earnings brackets in Mer Rouge are $100,000+ for men (66 | 44.0%) and $22,500 to $24,999 for women (33 | 20.6%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Mer Rouge
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$2,500 to $4,9990 (0.0%)2 (1.3%)
$5,000 to $7,4990 (0.0%)26 (16.3%)
$7,500 to $9,9990 (0.0%)22 (13.8%)
$10,000 to $12,4990 (0.0%)5 (3.1%)
$12,500 to $14,9993 (2.0%)5 (3.1%)
$15,000 to $17,4991 (0.7%)14 (8.7%)
$17,500 to $19,99913 (8.7%)17 (10.6%)
$20,000 to $22,4990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$22,500 to $24,9997 (4.7%)33 (20.6%)
$25,000 to $29,9990 (0.0%)3 (1.9%)
$30,000 to $34,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$35,000 to $39,9997 (4.7%)8 (5.0%)
$40,000 to $44,9990 (0.0%)2 (1.3%)
$45,000 to $49,9990 (0.0%)17 (10.6%)
$50,000 to $54,99933 (22.0%)2 (1.3%)
$55,000 to $64,9999 (6.0%)1 (0.6%)
$65,000 to $74,9998 (5.3%)3 (1.9%)
$75,000 to $99,9993 (2.0%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000+66 (44.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total150 (100.0%)160 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Mer Rouge

Average earnings in Mer Rouge are $100,357 for men and $18,603 for women, a difference of 81.5%. Men with an educational attainment of college or associate's degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $123,563, while those with high school diploma education earn the least with $53,264. Women with an educational attainment of high school diploma earn the most with the average annual earnings of $22,759, while those with less than high school education have the smallest earnings of $6,394.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Mer Rouge
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School--
High School Diploma$53,264$22,759
College or Associate's Degree$123,563$0
Bachelor's Degree--
Graduate Degree$80,833$0
Total$100,357$18,603

Family Income in Mer Rouge

Family Income Brackets in Mer Rouge

According to the Mer Rouge family income data, there are 38 families falling into the less than $10,000 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 21.8% of all families.
Family Income Brackets in Mer Rouge
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,0003821.8%
$10,000 to $14,99963.4%
$15,000 to $24,9992916.7%
$25,000 to $34,99931.7%
$35,000 to $49,99974.0%
$50,000 to $74,9993218.4%
$75,000 to $99,99921.1%
$100,000 to $149,9993419.5%
$150,000 to $199,99900.0%
$200,000+2313.2%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Mer Rouge

3-person families (12 | 6.9%) account for the highest median family income in Mer Rouge with $65,357 per family, while 3-person families (12 | 6.9%) have the highest median income of $21,786 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Mer Rouge
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families106 (60.9%)$0
3-Person Families12 (6.9%)$65,357
4-Person Families49 (28.2%)$0
5-Person Families7 (4.0%)$0
6-Person Families0 (0.0%)$0
7+ Person Families0 (0.0%)$0
Total174 (100.0%)$54,167

Family Income by Number of Earners in Mer Rouge

Family Income by Number of Earners in Mer Rouge
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners21 (12.1%)$0
1 Earner106 (60.9%)$0
2 Earners40 (23.0%)$0
3+ Earners7 (4.0%)$0
Total174 (100.0%)$54,167

Household Income in Mer Rouge

Household Income Brackets in Mer Rouge

With 74 households falling in the category, the $15,000 to $24,999 income range is the most frequent in Mer Rouge, accounting for 25.7% of all households.
Household Income Brackets in Mer Rouge
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,0003913.5%
$10,000 to $14,999144.9%
$15,000 to $24,9997425.7%
$25,000 to $34,999175.9%
$35,000 to $49,999103.5%
$50,000 to $74,9995519.1%
$75,000 to $99,99920.7%
$100,000 to $149,9995418.8%
$150,000 to $199,99900.0%
$200,000+238.0%

Household Income by Householder Age in Mer Rouge

The median household income in Mer Rouge is $0, with the highest median household income of $38,125 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 82 households (28.5%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $0, with 10 households (3.5%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Mer Rouge
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years10 (3.5%)$0
25 to 44 Years145 (50.3%)$0
45 to 64 Years82 (28.5%)$38,125
65+ Years51 (17.7%)$0
Total288 (100.0%)$0

Poverty in Mer Rouge

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Mer Rouge

With 27.2% poverty level for males and 56.5% for females among the residents of Mer Rouge, 5 year old males and under 5 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 3 males (100.0%) and 73 females (100.0%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Mer Rouge
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)73 (100.0%)
5 Years3 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years0 (0.0%)70 (100.0%)
12 to 14 Years42 (77.8%)0 (0.0%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 24 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)50 (50.5%)
35 to 44 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 54 Years0 (0.0%)1 (7.1%)
55 to 64 Years23 (44.2%)12 (18.5%)
65 to 74 Years19 (38.8%)2 (8.7%)
75 Years and over4 (44.4%)19 (90.5%)
Total91 (27.2%)227 (56.5%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Mer Rouge

According to the poverty statistics in Mer Rouge, males aged under 5 years and females aged 16 and 17 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 100.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Mer Rouge
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years30 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years29 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
12 to 14 Years12 (22.2%)0 (0.0%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years0 (0.0%)6 (100.0%)
18 to 24 Years20 (100.0%)6 (100.0%)
25 to 34 Years23 (100.0%)49 (49.5%)
35 to 44 Years54 (100.0%)25 (100.0%)
45 to 54 Years12 (100.0%)13 (92.9%)
55 to 64 Years29 (55.8%)53 (81.5%)
65 to 74 Years30 (61.2%)21 (91.3%)
75 Years and over5 (55.6%)2 (9.5%)
Total244 (72.8%)175 (43.5%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Mer Rouge

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Mer Rouge show that 15.3% or 15 of the total 98 families live below the poverty line. Families with no children have the highest poverty rate of 21.7%, comprising of 15 families. On the other hand, families with 1 or 2 children have the lowest poverty rate of 0.0%, which includes 0 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Mer Rouge
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children54 (78.3%)15 (21.7%)
1 or 2 Children22 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children7 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total83 (84.7%)15 (15.3%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Mer Rouge

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Mer Rouge
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children0 (0.0%)6 (30.0%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)24 (80.0%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)26 (100.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)56 (73.7%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Mer Rouge

The poverty data for Mer Rouge shows that 15 of the married-couple family households (15.3%) and 56 of the single-parent households (73.7%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with no children have the highest poverty rate, with 15 households (21.7%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 26 household (100.0%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Mer Rouge
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children15 (21.7%)6 (30.0%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)24 (80.0%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)26 (100.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total15 (15.3%)56 (73.7%)

Employment Characteristics in Mer Rouge

Employment by Class of Employer in Mer Rouge

Among the 285 employed individuals in Mer Rouge, private company employees (216 | 75.8%), self-employed (incorporated) (28 | 9.8%), and local government employees (16 | 5.6%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Mer Rouge
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees21675.8%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)289.8%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)93.2%
Not-for-profit Organizations113.9%
Local Government Employees165.6%
State Government Employees10.4%
Federal Government Employees41.4%
Unpaid Family Workers00.0%
Total285100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Mer Rouge

According to the labor force statistics for Mer Rouge, out of the total population over 16 years of age (553), 57.0% or 315 individuals are in the labor force, with 9.5% or 30 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 30 to 34 years, with 100.0% or 68 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 30 to 34 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 32.4% or 22 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Mer Rouge
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Years23 (88.5%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 29 Years52 (96.3%)0 (0.0%)
30 to 34 Years68 (100.0%)22 (32.4%)
35 to 44 Years58 (73.4%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 54 Years25 (83.3%)2 (8.0%)
55 to 59 Years22 (68.8%)0 (0.0%)
60 to 64 Years38 (38.0%)6 (15.8%)
65 to 74 Years29 (31.2%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total315 (57.0%)30 (9.5%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Mer Rouge

According to labor force statistics for Mer Rouge, 72.5% of individuals (263) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (363) are in the labor force, with 11.4% or 30 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of less than high school, with 81.1% or 43 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with college / associate degree education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 27.5% or 22 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Mer Rouge
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School43 (81.1%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma102 (76.1%)10 (7.8%)
College / Associate Degree80 (76.9%)29 (27.5%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher38 (52.8%)0 (0.0%)
Total263 (72.5%)41 (11.4%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Mer Rouge

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Mer Rouge are Health Diagnosing & Treating (49 | 17.2%), Management (42 | 14.7%), Health Technologists (20 | 7.0%), Community & Social Service (8 | 2.8%), and Education Instruction & Library (8 | 2.8%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Mer Rouge

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Mer Rouge
OccupationMaleFemale
Management32 (76.2%)10 (23.8%)
Business & Financial0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Computers, Engineering & Science0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Computers & Mathematics0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Architecture & Engineering0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Life, Physical & Social Science0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Community & Social Service 0 (0.0%)8 (100.0%)
Education, Arts & Media0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Legal Services & Support0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Education Instruction & Library0 (0.0%)8 (100.0%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating0 (0.0%)49 (100.0%)
Health Technologists0 (0.0%)20 (100.0%)
Total (Category)32 (32.3%)67 (67.7%)
Total (Overall)149 (52.3%)136 (47.7%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Mer Rouge are Healthcare Support (34 | 11.9%), Cleaning & Maintenance (29 | 10.2%), Food Preparation & Serving (9 | 3.2%), Security & Protection (5 | 1.8%), and Law Enforcement (5 | 1.8%).
Services Occupations in Mer Rouge

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Mer Rouge, the most male-oriented occupations are Security & Protection (100.0%), Law Enforcement (100.0%), and Cleaning & Maintenance (82.8%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (100.0%), Food Preparation & Serving (100.0%), and Personal Care & Service (100.0%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Mer Rouge
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support0 (0.0%)34 (100.0%)
Security & Protection5 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Firefighting & Prevention0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Law Enforcement5 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Food Preparation & Serving0 (0.0%)9 (100.0%)
Cleaning & Maintenance24 (82.8%)5 (17.2%)
Personal Care & Service0 (0.0%)2 (100.0%)
Total (Category)29 (36.7%)50 (63.3%)
Total (Overall)149 (52.3%)136 (47.7%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Mer Rouge are Sales & Related (16 | 5.6%), and Office & Administration (11 | 3.9%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Mer Rouge

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Mer Rouge
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related11 (68.8%)5 (31.2%)
Office & Administration0 (0.0%)11 (100.0%)
Total (Category)11 (40.7%)16 (59.3%)
Total (Overall)149 (52.3%)136 (47.7%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Mer Rouge are Farming, Fishing & Forestry (17 | 6.0%), Construction & Extraction (9 | 3.2%), and Installation, Maintenance & Repair (4 | 1.4%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Mer Rouge

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Mer Rouge
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry17 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction & Extraction9 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair4 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)30 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Overall)149 (52.3%)136 (47.7%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Mer Rouge are Transportation (40 | 14.0%), Production (7 | 2.5%), and Material Moving (3 | 1.1%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Mer Rouge

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Mer Rouge
OccupationMaleFemale
Production7 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Transportation40 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Material Moving0 (0.0%)3 (100.0%)
Total (Category)47 (94.0%)3 (6.0%)
Total (Overall)149 (52.3%)136 (47.7%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Mer Rouge

Employment Industries in Mer Rouge

The major employment industries in Mer Rouge include Health Care & Social Assistance (88 | 30.9%), Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting (63 | 22.1%), Administrative & Support (33 | 11.6%), Transportation & Warehousing (17 | 6.0%), and Wholesale Trade (14 | 4.9%).
Employment Industries in Mer Rouge

Employment Industries by Sex in Mer Rouge

The Mer Rouge industries that see more men than women are Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting (100.0%), Construction (100.0%), and Manufacturing (100.0%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Retail Trade (100.0%), Finance & Insurance (100.0%), and Educational Services (100.0%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Mer Rouge
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting63 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction9 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Manufacturing3 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Wholesale Trade14 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Retail Trade0 (0.0%)8 (100.0%)
Transportation & Warehousing17 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Utilities0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Information3 (60.0%)2 (40.0%)
Finance & Insurance0 (0.0%)8 (100.0%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Professional & Scientific0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support28 (84.9%)5 (15.1%)
Educational Services0 (0.0%)8 (100.0%)
Health Care & Social Assistance0 (0.0%)88 (100.0%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation0 (0.0%)11 (100.0%)
Accommodation & Food Services0 (0.0%)6 (100.0%)
Public Administration5 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total149 (52.3%)136 (47.7%)

Education in Mer Rouge

School Enrollment in Mer Rouge

The most common levels of schooling among the 199 students in Mer Rouge are elementary school (86 | 43.2%), middle school (54 | 27.1%), and college / undergraduate (27 | 13.6%).
School Enrollment in Mer Rouge
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool00.0%
Kindergarten168.0%
Elementary School8643.2%
Middle School5427.1%
High School63.0%
College / Undergraduate2713.6%
Graduate / Professional105.0%
Total199100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Mer Rouge

Out of a total of 199 students who are enrolled in schools in Mer Rouge, 35 (17.6%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 164 (82.4%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 20 to 24 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 10 (100.0% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 15 to 17 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 6 (100.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Mer Rouge
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Year Old89 (87.3%)13 (12.8%)
10 to 14 Year Olds42 (77.8%)12 (22.2%)
15 to 17 Year Olds6 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 19 Year Olds0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Year Olds0 (0.0%)10 (100.0%)
25 to 34 Year Olds23 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 Years and over4 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total164 (82.4%)35 (17.6%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Mer Rouge

Business (23 | 27.7%), arts & humanities (15 | 18.1%), physical & health sciences (10 | 12.0%), education (9 | 10.8%), and science & technology (8 | 9.6%) are the most common fields of study among 83 individuals in Mer Rouge who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Mer Rouge
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics00.0%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural78.4%
Physical & Health Sciences1012.0%
Psychology00.0%
Social Sciences00.0%
Engineering33.6%
Multidisciplinary Studies00.0%
Science & Technology89.6%
Business2327.7%
Education910.8%
Literature & Languages00.0%
Liberal Arts & History89.6%
Visual & Performing Arts00.0%
Communications00.0%
Arts & Humanities1518.1%
Total83100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Mer Rouge

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Mer Rouge

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Mer Rouge are males with 3 vehicles (52, accounting for 34.9%) and females with 3 vehicles (12, making up 38.2%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Mer Rouge
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle0 (0.0%)6 (4.4%)
1 Vehicle36 (24.2%)69 (50.7%)
2 Vehicles46 (30.9%)32 (23.5%)
3 Vehicles52 (34.9%)12 (8.8%)
4 Vehicles15 (10.1%)17 (12.5%)
5 or more Vehicles0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total149 (100.0%)136 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Mer Rouge

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Mer Rouge are 15 to 19 minutes (83 commuters, 30.3%), less than 5 minutes (66 commuters, 24.1%), and 5 to 9 minutes (40 commuters, 14.6%).
Commute Time in Mer Rouge
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes6624.1%
5 to 9 Minutes4014.6%
10 to 14 Minutes217.7%
15 to 19 Minutes8330.3%
20 to 24 Minutes00.0%
25 to 29 Minutes62.2%
30 to 34 Minutes4014.6%
35 to 39 Minutes00.0%
40 to 44 Minutes31.1%
45 to 59 Minutes155.5%
60 to 89 Minutes00.0%
90 or more Minutes00.0%

Commute Time by Sex in Mer Rouge

The most common commute times in Mer Rouge are less than 5 minutes (60 commuters, 40.3%) for males and 15 to 19 minutes (69 commuters, 55.2%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Mer Rouge
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes60 (40.3%)6 (4.8%)
5 to 9 Minutes26 (17.4%)14 (11.2%)
10 to 14 Minutes14 (9.4%)7 (5.6%)
15 to 19 Minutes14 (9.4%)69 (55.2%)
20 to 24 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 29 Minutes3 (2.0%)3 (2.4%)
30 to 34 Minutes23 (15.4%)17 (13.6%)
35 to 39 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
40 to 44 Minutes0 (0.0%)3 (2.4%)
45 to 59 Minutes9 (6.0%)6 (4.8%)
60 to 89 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
90 or more Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Mer Rouge

The most frequent times of departure to work in Mer Rouge are 6:00 AM to 6:29 AM (61, 40.9%) for males and 8:00 AM to 8:29 AM (57, 45.6%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Mer Rouge
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM0 (0.0%)17 (13.6%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM19 (12.8%)8 (6.4%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM4 (2.7%)0 (0.0%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM61 (40.9%)0 (0.0%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM26 (17.4%)0 (0.0%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM27 (18.1%)12 (9.6%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM0 (0.0%)14 (11.2%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM8 (5.4%)57 (45.6%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM0 (0.0%)9 (7.2%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM0 (0.0%)5 (4.0%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM4 (2.7%)3 (2.4%)
Total149 (100.0%)125 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Mer Rouge

Occupancy by Ownership in Mer Rouge

Of the total 288 dwellings in Mer Rouge, owner-occupied units account for 132 (45.8%), while renter-occupied units make up 156 (54.2%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Mer Rouge
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units13245.8%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units15654.2%
Total Occupied Housing Units288100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Mer Rouge

Occupancy by Household Size in Mer Rouge
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household10436.1%
2-Person Household11439.6%
3-Person Household144.9%
4+ Person Household5619.4%
Total Housing Units288100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Mer Rouge

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Mer Rouge
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household31 (29.8%)73 (70.2%)
2-Person Household64 (56.1%)50 (43.9%)
3-Person Household7 (50.0%)7 (50.0%)
4+ Person Household30 (53.6%)26 (46.4%)
Total Housing Units132 (45.8%)156 (54.2%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Mer Rouge

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Mer Rouge
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School2 (4.9%)39 (95.1%)
High School Diploma57 (47.9%)62 (52.1%)
College/Associate Degree34 (38.2%)55 (61.8%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher39 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Mer Rouge

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Mer Rouge
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years12744.1%
35 to 44 Years289.7%
45 to 54 Years165.6%
55 to 64 Years6622.9%
65 to 74 Years3211.1%
75 to 84 Years134.5%
85 Years and Over62.1%
Total288100.0%

Housing Finances in Mer Rouge

Median Income by Occupancy in Mer Rouge

Median Income by Occupancy in Mer Rouge
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied132 (45.8%)$55,500
Renter-Occupied156 (54.2%)$22,931
Average288 (100.0%)$0

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Mer Rouge

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Mer Rouge
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,00010 (7.6%)3 (1.9%)
$5,000 to $9,9990 (0.0%)26 (16.7%)
$10,000 to $14,9998 (6.1%)6 (3.8%)
$15,000 to $19,9995 (3.8%)33 (21.1%)
$20,000 to $24,9992 (1.5%)34 (21.8%)
$25,000 to $34,9999 (6.8%)8 (5.1%)
$35,000 to $49,99910 (7.6%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $74,99935 (26.5%)20 (12.8%)
$75,000 to $99,9992 (1.5%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000 to $149,99934 (25.8%)20 (12.8%)
$150,000 or more17 (12.9%)6 (3.8%)
Total132 (100.0%)156 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Mer Rouge

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Mer Rouge
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $30032 (24.2%)48 (30.8%)
$300 to $49936 (27.3%)35 (22.4%)
$500 to $79943 (32.6%)16 (10.3%)
$800 to $9993 (2.3%)13 (8.3%)
$1,000 to $1,49910 (7.6%)13 (8.3%)
$1,500 to $1,9998 (6.1%)0 (0.0%)
$2,000 to $2,4990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$2,500 to $2,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$3,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total132 (100.0%)156 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Mer Rouge

Housing Structures in Mer Rouge

Housing Structures in Mer Rouge
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached17059.0%
Single Unit, Attached00.0%
2 Unit Apartments00.0%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments6924.0%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments227.6%
10 or more Apartments00.0%
Mobile Home / Other279.4%
Total288100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Mer Rouge

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Mer Rouge
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached107 (62.9%)63 (37.1%)
Single Unit, Attached0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
2 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)69 (100.0%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)22 (100.0%)
10 or more Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Mobile Home / Other25 (92.6%)2 (7.4%)
Total132 (45.8%)156 (54.2%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Mer Rouge

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Mer Rouge
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
2 or 3 Rooms3 (2.3%)0 (0.0%)
4 or 5 Rooms29 (22.0%)102 (65.4%)
6 or 7 Rooms71 (53.8%)34 (21.8%)
8 or more Rooms29 (22.0%)20 (12.8%)
Total132 (100.0%)156 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Mer Rouge

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Mer Rouge
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas63 (47.7%)31 (19.9%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas0 (0.0%)6 (3.8%)
Electricity69 (52.3%)119 (76.3%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
No Fuel Used0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total132 (100.0%)156 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Mer Rouge

Household Vehicle Usage in Mer Rouge
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle8 (6.1%)8 (5.1%)
1 Vehicle38 (28.8%)76 (48.7%)
2 Vehicles56 (42.4%)42 (26.9%)
3 or more Vehicles30 (22.7%)30 (19.2%)
Total132 (100.0%)156 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Mer Rouge

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Mer Rouge

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units9042
Median Property Value$112,500$187,500
Median Household Income$53,929$17
Monthly Housing Costs$386$0
Real Estate Taxes$199$0

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Mer Rouge

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Mer Rouge
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,00034 (37.8%)3 (7.1%)
$50,000 to $99,9996 (6.7%)12 (28.6%)
$100,000 to $299,99934 (37.8%)27 (64.3%)
$300,000 to $499,99913 (14.4%)0 (0.0%)
$500,000 to $749,9993 (3.3%)0 (0.0%)
$750,000 to $999,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$1,000,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total90 (100.0%)42 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Mer Rouge

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Mer Rouge
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,00010 (11.1%)6 (14.3%)
$10,000 to $24,99915 (16.7%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $34,9996 (6.7%)0 (0.0%)
$35,000 to $49,9996 (6.7%)3 (7.1%)
$50,000 to $74,99927 (30.0%)4 (9.5%)
$75,000 to $99,9992 (2.2%)8 (19.1%)
$100,000 to $149,99924 (26.7%)0 (0.0%)
$150,000 or more0 (0.0%)10 (23.8%)
Total90 (100.0%)42 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Mer Rouge

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Mer Rouge
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x38 (42.2%)0 (0.0%)
2.0x to 2.9x28 (31.1%)36 (85.7%)
3.0x to 3.9x10 (11.1%)2 (4.8%)
4.0x or more14 (15.6%)0 (0.0%)
Total90 (100.0%)42 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Mer Rouge

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Mer Rouge
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $80064 (71.1%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,49912 (13.3%)34 (80.9%)
$800 to $1,49914 (15.6%)4 (9.5%)
Total90 (100.0%)42 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Mer Rouge

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Mer Rouge

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Mer Rouge
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years106 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 18 Years159 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
19 to 25 Years39 (84.8%)7 (15.2%)
26 to 34 Years102 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years54 (68.3%)25 (31.7%)
45 to 54 Years15 (57.7%)11 (42.3%)
55 to 64 Years103 (88.0%)14 (12.0%)
65 to 74 Years72 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and older30 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total680 (92.3%)57 (7.7%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Mer Rouge

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Mer Rouge
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born106 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, Citizen159 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen39 (84.8%)7 (15.2%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Mer Rouge

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Mer Rouge
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,000347 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $49,99951 (94.4%)3 (5.6%)
$50,000 to $74,99984 (69.4%)37 (30.6%)
$75,000 to $99,9994 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000 and over187 (91.7%)17 (8.3%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Mer Rouge

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Mer Rouge
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 676 (71.7%)30 (28.3%)
6 to 18 Years122 (76.7%)41 (25.8%)
19 to 25 Years19 (41.3%)20 (43.5%)
25 to 34 Years82 (80.4%)23 (22.6%)
35 to 44 Years0 (0.0%)54 (68.3%)
45 to 54 Years12 (46.2%)3 (11.5%)
55 to 64 Years30 (25.6%)73 (62.4%)
65 to 74 Years72 (100.0%)47 (65.3%)
75 Years and over30 (100.0%)9 (30.0%)
Total443 (60.1%)300 (40.7%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Mer Rouge

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Mer Rouge
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)3 (2.9%)
35 to 64 Years3 (2.5%)13 (12.5%)
65 to 74 Years24 (49.0%)12 (52.2%)
75 Years and over3 (33.3%)10 (47.6%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Mer Rouge

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Mer Rouge: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years3 (2.5%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years10 (20.4%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over3 (33.3%)6 (28.6%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Mer Rouge: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)3 (2.9%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years14 (28.6%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Mer Rouge: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years3 (2.5%)7 (6.7%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over3 (33.3%)4 (19.1%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Mer Rouge: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)12 (11.5%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)12 (52.2%)
75 Years and over3 (33.3%)1 (4.8%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Mer Rouge: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)6 (5.8%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)12 (52.2%)
75 Years and over3 (33.3%)3 (14.3%)

Technology Access in Mer Rouge

Computing Device Access in Mer Rouge

Computing Device Access in Mer Rouge
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop14751.0%
Smartphone21273.6%
Tablet12944.8%
No Computing Device6823.6%
Total288100.0%

Internet Access in Mer Rouge

Internet Access in Mer Rouge
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet00.0%
Broadband Home13145.5%
Cellular Data Only4816.7%
Satellite Internet3010.4%
No Internet9231.9%
Total288100.0%

Mer Rouge Summary

Merr Rouge is a small town located in Morehouse Parish, Louisiana. It is situated on the banks of the Mississippi River, approximately 20 miles south of the Arkansas border. The town was founded in 1883 and has a population of 1,845 as of the 2010 census.

History

Merr Rouge was founded in 1883 by a group of settlers from the nearby town of Bastrop. The town was named after the nearby Red River, which was known as the Mer Rouge in French. The town was originally a farming community, with cotton and corn being the main crops. The town also had a sawmill and a gristmill.
In the early 1900s, the town began to grow and develop. The first school was built in 1906 and the first bank opened in 1907. The town also had a post office, a hotel, and a general store.
In the 1920s, the town began to experience a period of growth and prosperity. The population increased from 500 to 1,000 and the town had a number of businesses, including a movie theater, a drug store, and a hardware store.
In the 1940s, the town experienced a decline in population due to the Great Depression and World War II. The population decreased to 500 and many of the businesses closed.
In the 1950s, the town began to experience a period of growth and development. The population increased to 1,000 and the town had a number of businesses, including a grocery store, a hardware store, and a restaurant.
In the 1960s, the town experienced a period of decline due to the decline of the cotton industry. The population decreased to 500 and many of the businesses closed.
In the 1970s, the town began to experience a period of growth and development. The population increased to 1,000 and the town had a number of businesses, including a grocery store, a hardware store, and a restaurant.
In the 1980s, the town experienced a period of decline due to the decline of the cotton industry. The population decreased to 500 and many of the businesses closed.
In the 1990s, the town began to experience a period of growth and development. The population increased to 1,000 and the town had a number of businesses, including a grocery store, a hardware store, and a restaurant.

Geography

Merr Rouge is located in Morehouse Parish, Louisiana. It is situated on the banks of the Mississippi River, approximately 20 miles south of the Arkansas border. The town is located in the flat, alluvial plain of the Mississippi Delta. The town is surrounded by farmland and is located near the Red River.
The climate in Merr Rouge is humid subtropical, with hot, humid summers and mild winters. The average annual temperature is 68°F (20°C). The average annual precipitation is 48 inches (122 cm).

Economy

Merr Rouge is a small, rural town with a population of 1,845 as of the 2010 census. The town is primarily a farming community, with cotton and corn being the main crops. The town also has a number of businesses, including a grocery store, a hardware store, and a restaurant.
The town is also home to a number of small manufacturing companies, including a furniture factory, a woodworking factory, and a printing company. The town also has a number of small businesses, including a gas station, a barber shop, and a beauty salon.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, the population of Merr Rouge was 1,845. The racial makeup of the town was 79.3% White, 19.2% African American, 0.2% Native American, 0.2% Asian, and 0.9% from other races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.2% of the population.
The median income for a household in Merr Rouge was $30,938, and the median income for a family was $37,500. The per capita income for the town was $15,945. About 17.2% of families and 20.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 28.3% of those under age 18 and 15.2% of those age 65 or over.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Mer Rouge?
Total Population of Mer Rouge is 812.
What is the Total Male Population of Mer Rouge?
Total Male Population of Mer Rouge is 364.
What is the Total Female Population of Mer Rouge?
Total Female Population of Mer Rouge is 448.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Mer Rouge?
There are 81.25 Males per 100 Females in Mer Rouge.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Mer Rouge?
There are 123.08 Females per 100 Males in Mer Rouge.
What is the Median Population Age in Mer Rouge?
Median Population Age in Mer Rouge is 34.7 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Mer Rouge
Average Family Size in Mer Rouge is 3.4 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Mer Rouge
Average Household Size in Mer Rouge is 2.5 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Mer Rouge?
Per Capita income in Mer Rouge is $26,924.
What is the Median Family Income in Mer Rouge?
Median Family Income in Mer Rouge is $54,167.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Mer Rouge?
Income or Wage Gap in Mer Rouge is 72.0%.
Women in Mer Rouge earn 28.0 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Mer Rouge?
Inequality or Gini Index in Mer Rouge is 0.55.
How Large is the Labor Force in Mer Rouge?
There are 315 People in the Labor Forcein in Mer Rouge.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Mer Rouge?
57.0% of People are in the Labor Force in Mer Rouge.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Mer Rouge?
Unemployment Rate in Mer Rouge is 9.5%.