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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
In Mer Rouge, 90% of commuters drive to work. There just aren't a lot of public transporation users in the village.
Comparing Mer Rouge to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Louisiana (State):
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