Population 5,806 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Meraux
Household size in Meraux
| Period | Meraux | New Orleans area | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.82 | 2.65 | 2.66 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 3.17 | 2.59 | 2.64 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 3.28 | 2.60 | 2.64 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 3.05 | 2.55 | 2.59 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.23 | −0.10 | −0.07 | −0.03 |
Households in Meraux are large by national standards, averaging 3.05 people against 2.65 for the U.S. That usually means more families with children at home. Household size has climbed from 2.82 in 2006–10, even as the national average fell. Of the 151 Louisiana cities with 5,000+ people, only seven have larger households.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Meraux
| Period | Meraux | New Orleans area | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 37.2 | 37.8 | 36.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 35.3 | 37.9 | 37.4 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 34.3 | 39.3 | 38.3 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 38.8 | 40.1 | 39.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | +1.5 | +2.3 | +2.2 | +2.3 |
At 38.8, the median age in Meraux is close to the national median of 40.1, so its age mix looks much like the country's. The median age has climbed from 37.2 in 2006–10, mirroring the country. The youngest areas are in the center, the oldest in the southeast.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Meraux
| Period | Meraux | New Orleans area | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 15.7% | 16.1% | 14.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 13.5% | 16.0% | 15.1% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 10.5% | 13.8% | 14.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 19.9% | 15.3% | 15.2% | 11.6% |
| Change | +4.2 pts | −0.8 pts | +0.5 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head about one in five households in Meraux (19.9%), well above the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share has risen 4.2 points since 2006–10, even as the national share fell. Meraux has a higher share of single-parent households than at least four in five Louisiana cities.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Meraux
Renters in Meraux
| Period | Meraux | New Orleans area | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 18.5% | 38.4% | 31.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 16.8% | 41.4% | 33.7% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 16.3% | 41.5% | 34.4% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 15.8% | 39.4% | 32.6% | 34.8% |
| Change | −2.8 pts | +1.0 pts | +0.9 pts | +1.5 pts |
Meraux is largely a place of homeowners: only 15.8% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Just over a quarter of owners (26.2%) have paid off their mortgages, well below the national share of 39.8%. The renter share has fallen 2.8 points since 2006–10, even as the national share rose.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Meraux
| Period | Meraux | New Orleans area | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 21.6% | 19.1% | 13.9% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 13.5% | 14.8% | 13.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 7.0% | 13.4% | 15.1% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 5.5% | 13.6% | 14.4% | 9.6% |
| Change | −16.1 pts | −5.6 pts | +0.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
Empty homes are scarce in Meraux: just 5.5% sit vacant, compared with 9.6% nationally, a sign of a tight housing market. Since 2006–10, vacancy has fallen 16.1 points, a much bigger shift than nationally. Of the 151 Louisiana cities with 5,000+ people, only four have a lower vacancy rate.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Meraux
| Period | Meraux | New Orleans area | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1989 | 1968 | 1977 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1987 | 1969 | 1979 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1985 | 1969 | 1981 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1985 | 1972 | 1984 | 1980 |
| Change | −4 | +4 | +7 | +6 |
The housing in Meraux is a little younger than the country's: half of it was built after 1985, against 1980 nationally. The newest homes are mostly in the north, the oldest in the west.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Meraux
| Period | Meraux | New Orleans area | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $877 | $945 | $755 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,046 | $973 | $831 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,179 | $1,062 | $920 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,304 | $1,334 | $1,122 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$427 | +$389 | +$366 | +$606 |
Rent in Meraux runs $1,304 a month at the median, utilities included, below the U.S. median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $427 a month since 2006–10, up 49%, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 41.7% of the typical renter's income, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. Rents run highest in the north and lowest in the west.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Meraux
Bachelor's degrees in Meraux
| Period | Meraux | New Orleans area | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 14.0% | 25.0% | 22.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 12.9% | 25.8% | 22.8% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 15.5% | 29.1% | 24.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 25.8% | 33.0% | 27.5% | 35.6% |
| Change | +11.7 pts | +8.0 pts | +5.5 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are less common in Meraux than nationally: 25.8% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 11.7 points, in line with the national trend. Compared with other Louisiana cities, though, Meraux has a higher share of college graduates than most.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Meraux
| Period | Meraux | New Orleans area | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 79.2% | 82.5% | 81.7% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 81.2% | 83.8% | 83.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 84.3% | 85.8% | 85.4% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 89.4% | 87.2% | 87.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +10.2 pts | +4.7 pts | +5.5 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in Meraux is close to the national rate: 89.4% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. The rate is higher than in the New Orleans area overall (87.2%). The share with a diploma is up 10.2 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Meraux
| Period | Meraux | New Orleans area | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.5% | 9.3% | 7.9% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 7.2% | 9.8% | 8.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 6.5% | 6.9% | 6.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.7% | 7.1% | 6.5% | 5.4% |
| Change | −7.8 pts | −2.2 pts | −1.4 pts | −2.7 pts |
Jobs have been easier to find in Meraux than nationally: unemployment was 3.7%, against 5.4%. Unemployment has fallen 7.8 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Meraux compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meraux | 3.05 | 38.8 | 19.9% | 15.8% | 5.5% | 1985 | $1,304 | 25.8% | 89.4% | 3.7% |
| Violet | 2.87 | 38.6 | 27.8% | 12.0% | 13.7% | 1983 | $1,051 | 20.9% | 77.9% | 7.0% |
| Chalmette | 2.73 | 36.0 | 21.7% | 38.7% | 7.8% | 1977 | $1,208 | 13.2% | 82.8% | 8.5% |
| Poydras | 2.70 | 35.5 | 30.1% | 20.6% | 12.8% | 1981 | $1,097 | 15.5% | 71.9% | 0.6% |
| Arabi | 2.76 | 38.8 | 23.9% | 31.5% | 13.1% | 1969 | $1,142 | 25.3% | 82.7% | 10.4% |
| St. Bernard | 2.78 | 39.2 | 25.8% | 23.3% | 18.5% | 1992 | $914 | 12.9% | 77.2% | 4.7% |
| Scarsdale | 2.18 | 58.2 | 3.3% | 3.7% | 18.1% | 1989 | $1,573 | 17.3% | 95.4% | 0.0% |
| Terrytown | 2.88 | 36.5 | 21.3% | 50.7% | 7.6% | 1977 | $1,273 | 21.1% | 79.3% | 10.3% |
| Timberlane | 3.00 | 36.0 | 17.4% | 26.5% | 7.2% | 1980 | $1,554 | 24.4% | 90.0% | 11.4% |
| Gretna | 2.29 | 40.1 | 16.6% | 51.2% | 9.2% | 1969 | $1,256 | 25.9% | 78.3% | 5.3% |
| New Orleans area | 2.55 | 40.1 | 15.3% | 39.4% | 13.6% | 1972 | $1,334 | 33.0% | 87.2% | 7.1% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Meraux. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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