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
[1]
 • 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 Orleans–Metairie–Kenner Metropolitan Statistical Area.

History

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

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

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 per square mile (351.7/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

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

As of 2007, Chalmette High School serves the population.

References

  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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