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Meraux, Louisiana

Coordinates: 29°55′39″N 89°55′07″W / 29.92750°N 89.91861°W / 29.92750; -89.91861
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Meraux
Census-designated place
Location in St. Bernard Parish and the state of Louisiana.
Location in St. Bernard Parish and the state of Louisiana.
Coordinates: 29°55′39″N 89°55′07″W / 29.92750°N 89.91861°W / 29.92750; -89.91861
CountryUnited States
StateLouisiana
ParishSt. Bernard
Area
 • Total4.81 sq mi (12.46 km2)
 • Land4.15 sq mi (10.74 km2)
 • Water0.66 sq mi (1.72 km2)
Elevation
7 ft (2 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total6,804
 • Density1,640.31/sq mi (633.33/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (CST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
70075[2]
Area code504
FIPS code22-49800

Meraux is a census-designated place (CDP) in St. Bernard Parish, Louisiana, United States. The population was 6,804 in 2020. It is part of the New OrleansMetairieKenner Metropolitan Statistical Area.

History

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In 2005, the town was devastated by storm surge and wind associated with Hurricane Katrina which destroyed the Mississippi River-Gulf Outlet Canal (MRGO) levee.

Cars tossed by Katrina storm surge, Archbishop Hannan Avenue, Meraux

Geography

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Meraux is located at 29°55′39″N 89°55′7″W / 29.92750°N 89.91861°W / 29.92750; -89.91861 (29.927561, -89.918508).[3] According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 4.8 square miles (12.4 km2), of which 4.2 square miles (10.8 km2) is land and 0.6 square mile (1.6 km2) (12.94%) is water.

Demographics

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Historical population
CensusPop.Note
20206,804
U.S. Decennial Census[4]
Meraux racial composition as of 2020[5]
Race Number Percentage
White (non-Hispanic) 4,427 65.06%
Black or African American (non-Hispanic) 1,005 14.77%
Native American 40 0.59%
Asian 152 2.23%
Other/Mixed 308 4.53%
Hispanic or Latino 872 12.82%

In 2000,[6] there were 10,192 people, 3,707 households, and 2,772 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 2,447.8 inhabitants per square mile (945.1/km2). There were 3,793 housing units at an average density of 911.0 units per square mile (351.7 units/km2). The racial makeup of the CDP was 92.71% White, 3.66% African American, 0.47% Native American, 1.63% Asian, 0.33% from other races, and 1.20% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.07% of the population. At the 2020 United States census, there were 6,804 people, 2,184 households, and 1,632 families residing in the CDP. The racial makeup was 65.06% non-Hispanic white, 14.77% Black or African American, 0.59% Native American, 2.23% Asian, 4.53% mixed or other race, and 12.82% Hispanic or Latino of any race.

Education

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Residents are zoned to schools in the St. Bernard Parish Public Schools.

As of 2007, Chalmette High School serves the population.

References

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  1. ^ "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved March 20, 2022.
  2. ^ "Meraux LA ZIP Code". zipdatamaps.com. 2023. Retrieved June 16, 2023.
  3. ^ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. February 12, 2011. Retrieved April 23, 2011.
  4. ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2016.
  5. ^ "Explore Census Data". data.census.gov. Retrieved December 28, 2021.
  6. ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
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