Merrydale, LA
Demographics And Statistics
Living In Merrydale, Louisiana Summary
Life in Merrydale research summary. HomeSnacks has been using Saturday Night Science to research the quality of life in Merrydale over the past nine years using Census, FBI, Zillow, and other primary data sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Merrydale:
The population in Merrydale is 8,557.
The median home value in Merrydale is $119,808.
The median income in Merrydale is $42,873.
The cost of living in Merrydale is 93 which is 0.9x lower than the national average.
The median rent in Merrydale is $1,122.
The unemployment rate in Merrydale is 16.6%.
The poverty rate in Merrydale is 30.3%.
The average high in Merrydale is 78.0° and the average low is 56.6°.
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Merrydale, LA Cost Of Living
Cost of living in Merrydale summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Merrydale. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Louisiana. Key points include:
The cost of living in Merrydale is 93 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Merrydale is 0.9x lower than the national average.
The median home value in Merrydale is $119,808.
The median income in Merrydale is $42,873.
Merrydale's Overall Cost Of Living
Lower Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Merrydale Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Merrydale | Louisiana | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 93 | 92 | 100 | |
| Services | 102 | 96 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 98 | 96 | 100 | |
| Health | 96 | 99 | 100 | |
| Housing | 74 | 83 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 110 | 96 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 75 | 86 | 100 | |
Merrydale, LA Weather
The average high in Merrydale is 78.0° and the average low is 56.6°.
There are 79.4 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 62.5 inches of precipitation each year with 0.1 inches of snow.
| Stat | Merrydale |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 78.0 |
| Average Annual Low | 56.6 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 79.4 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 62.5 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 0.1 |
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Merrydale Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Merrydale
The current population in Merrydale is 8,557. The population has decreased -14.3% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 8,557 | -2.8% |
| 2021 | 8,808 | -2.1% |
| 2020 | 9,001 | 1.3% |
| 2019 | 8,884 | -1.4% |
| 2018 | 9,008 | -6.2% |
| 2017 | 9,601 | -1.8% |
| 2016 | 9,774 | 0.4% |
| 2015 | 9,731 | -3.4% |
| 2014 | 10,078 | 0.9% |
| 2013 | 9,985 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Merrydale
Merrydale is:
0.3% White with 28 White residents.
98.2% African American with 8,406 African American residents.
0.0% American Indian with 0 American Indian residents.
0.0% Asian with 0 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.1% Other with 11 Other residents.
0.1% Two Or More with 9 Two Or More residents.
1.2% Hispanic with 103 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Merrydale | LA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 0.3% | 57.5% | 58.9% |
| African American | 98.2% | 31.4% | 12.1% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 0.0% | 1.7% | 5.7% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.1% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Two Or More | 0.1% | 3.0% | 3.5% |
| Hispanic | 1.2% | 5.5% | 18.7% |
Gender in Merrydale
Merrydale is 56.1% female with 4,802 female residents.
Merrydale is 43.9% male with 3,754 male residents.
| Gender | Merrydale | LA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 56.1% | 51.0% | 50.4% |
| Male | 43.9% | 49.0% | 49.6% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Merrydale for adults over 25
1.0% of adults in Merrydale completed < 9th grade.
9.0% of adults in Merrydale completed 9-12th grade.
33.0% of adults in Merrydale completed high school / ged.
30.0% of adults in Merrydale completed some college.
9.0% of adults in Merrydale completed associate's degree.
13.0% of adults in Merrydale completed bachelor's degree.
5.0% of adults in Merrydale completed master's degree.
0.0% of adults in Merrydale completed professional degree.
0.0% of adults in Merrydale completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Merrydale | LA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 1.0% | 3.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 9.0% | 9.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 33.0% | 33.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 30.0% | 21.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 9.0% | 7.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 13.0% | 17.0% | 21.0% |
| Master's Degree | 5.0% | 7.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 0.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Merrydale, Louisiana
8.8% of households in Merrydale earn Less than $10,000.
8.0% of households in Merrydale earn $10,000 to $14,999.
14.8% of households in Merrydale earn $15,000 to $24,999.
12.3% of households in Merrydale earn $25,000 to $34,999.
17.0% of households in Merrydale earn $35,000 to $49,999.
14.2% of households in Merrydale earn $50,000 to $74,999.
4.0% of households in Merrydale earn $75,000 to $99,999.
7.9% of households in Merrydale earn $100,000 to $149,999.
4.3% of households in Merrydale earn $150,000 to $199,999.
8.7% of households in Merrydale earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Merrydale | LA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 8.8% | 7.4% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 8.0% | 6.0% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 14.8% | 10.0% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 12.3% | 9.2% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 17.0% | 11.8% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 14.2% | 15.9% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 4.0% | 11.5% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 7.9% | 14.6% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 4.3% | 6.8% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more | 8.7% | 6.8% | 11.4% |
