Meraux, LA is a small town located in the Greater New Orleans area of Louisiana. With a population of 7,120 and a population density of 1,788 people per square mile, Meraux is a tight-knit community with numerous amenities for its residents. The local businesses include Tchoupitoulas Grocery, Wisteria Café & Bakery, and Meraux Pawn Shop. Outdoor activities such as fishing on nearby Lake Borgne or canoeing in Bayou St. Malo Park are year-round options for nature lovers. Other organizations and events include the annual Mardi Gras parade in February and the Meraux Shooting Club that hosts sporting competitions throughout the year.
The population in Meraux is 7,120. There are 1,717 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Meraux is 40.2, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Meraux is 3.1, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Meraux
- 49.7% are married
- 12.3% are divorced
- 30.1% are married with children
- 19.6% have children, but are single
Race in Meraux
- 75.3% are White
- 13.6% are Black
- 2.1% are Asian
- 0.5% are Native American
- 0.1% claim Other
- 7.9% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 0.5% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander