Demographics & People — Merrydale, Louisiana
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 9,149 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~10,300 |
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| Median Age | 38.8 |
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| Total Households | 3,130 |
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| Family Households | 2,430 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.92 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.0511 (relatively homogeneous) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 81 |
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| Black or African American | 9,004 |
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| Asian | 0 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 160 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Other groups | 5,569 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 2,732 |
| American | 336 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 103 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 88 |
| Hispanic: Central American | 15 |
| Hispanic: Honduran | 15 |
| French (except Basque) | 13 |
| African | 11 |
| Subsaharan African | 11 |
Language
| English Only | 8,317 |
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| Spanish | 120 |
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| Population 5+ | 8,437 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 499 |
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| Population 18+ | 6,105 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 26.7 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 10.0% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Merrydale, Louisiana.
