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Mer Rouge, LA


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Mer Rouge, Louisiana

Mer Rouge, Louisiana, in Morehouse county, is 26 miles NE of Monroe, Louisiana (center to center) and 192 miles SW of Memphis, Tennessee. There are an estimated 721 people in the village.

The People and Families of Mer Rouge

In Mer Rouge, about 38% of adults are married. Though there are lots of families, Mer Rouge isn't one of those places where everyone is married. Single people can feel at home there.

The village has a larger percentage of females than most places. Mer Rouge has its share of retirees. People over 65 are not uncommon.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Mer Rouge had a median family income of $27,273. A tendency for its residents to work at home is one of the things that define the lifestyle in Mer Rouge.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 race for President, George W. Bush was the top recipient of campaign contributions ($3,650) in Mer Rouge. Party contributions tended to flow to the Republican team.

Mer Rouge Housing

Approximately 63% of housing in Mer Rouge is owner-occupied. Living the single life? Just starting out? Well, you can likely find a small apartment rental in the village. Mer Rouge is known in Louisiana for having lower rents than most places.

Commuting

In Mer Rouge, 90% of commuters drive to work. There just aren't a lot of public transporation users in the village.

High Points

Mer Rouge strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Louisiana):

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophyMer Rouge Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 4%trophyMer Rouge Affordability of Property Taxes
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 14%Mer Rouge Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of Mer Rouge, LA

Comparing Mer Rouge to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Louisiana (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Senior Citizens1010
Female Share of the Population109
Age of the Population1010
Racial Diversity97
Children Under 5 Years Old21
Well-Paid Single Men15
Male Share of the Population12

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size31
Portion of People Married24

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults78
People in Middle Class or Better14
Median Family Income14
People Above Poverty12

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home1010
Short Commute Times78
Walking and Biking to Work12
Public Transportation Use11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents1010
Affordability of Property Taxes103
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals1010
People Living Alone78
Housing Recently Built64
Seasonal and Vacation Housing66
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