Meraux, Louisiana
# Meraux, Louisiana

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.

## 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). According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 4.8 square miles (12.4 $km^2),$ of which 4.2 square miles (10.8 $km^2)$ is land and 0.6 square mile (1.6 $km^2)$ (12.94%) is water.

## Demographics

Meraux racial composition as of 2020 :

| 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, 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 $(945.1/km^2).$ There were 3,793 housing units at an average density of 911.0 per square mile $(351.7/km^2).$ 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.

