Mer Rouge Village, Louisiana
As of the census of 2000, there were 721 people, 400 households, and 290 families living in the city. The population density was 576.8 people per square mile (222.7/kmē), it is Louisiana's 219th most densely populated city. There were 293 housing units at an average density of 234.4 per square mile (90.5/kmē). The average household size was 2.28 and the average family size was 2.86. In the city Population was distributed with 20% under the age of 18, 7.4% from 18 to 24, 23.3% from 25 to 44, 20.9% from 45 to 64, and 28.4% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 81.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 78.1 males. The median age was 44.7 years, The median age of males and females living in Mer Rouge Village was 42.1 and 45.9 years respectively. The racial or ethnic makeup of the city was 454 White, 263 Black or African American, 2 American Indian, Asian, Native Hawaiian, 2 from two or more races and Ohter races.
The median income for a household in the city was $23472, it is 130th poorest city by median household income in Louisiana. The median income for a family in the city was $27273, it is Louisiana's 94th poorest city by median family income. The per capita income for the city was $12759, it is 236th wealthiest city by per capita income in Louisiana. The median income is $18264, Males have a median income of $22614 versus $12500 for females.
In 2000, 143 pupils and students, of which 75 are male and 68 are female, 19.83% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, total enrollment of student are in, 16 nursery or pri school, 2 kindergarten, 87 elementary school, 26 high school and 12 College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 721 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 721 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 718 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 706 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 700 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 694 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 684 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 675 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 669 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 663 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 659 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 6 | 10 | 16 |
| Kindergarten | 2 | 2 | |
| Elementary school | 49 | 38 | 87 |
| High school | 14 | 12 | 26 |
| College or graduate school | 6 | 6 | 12 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mer Rouge village, Louisiana | $23472 | $27273 | $12759 |
| Morehouse Parish, Louisiana | $25124 | $31358 | $13197 |
| Louisiana, United States | $32566 | $39774 | $16912 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |