Poverty Rate in Meraux, Louisiana
In Meraux, Louisiana, an estimated 1,276 of 7,273 people live in poverty.
FAQs
- What is the poverty rate in Meraux, Louisiana?
The poverty rate in Meraux, Louisiana is 17.5%.
- How many people in Meraux, Louisiana live in poverty?
In Meraux, Louisiana, an estimated 1,276 of 7,273 people live in poverty.
- How does the poverty rate in Meraux, Louisiana compare to the average for Louisiana?
The poverty rate in Meraux, Louisiana is 5.91% lower than the Louisiana average. In Meraux, Louisiana, an estimated 17.5% of 7,273 people live in poverty. In Louisiana, 18.6% of 4,467,616 people live in poverty.
- How does the poverty rate in Meraux, Louisiana compare to the US?
The poverty rate in Meraux, Louisiana is 38.89% higher than the US average. In Meraux, Louisiana, an estimated 17.5% of 7,273 people live in poverty. In the United States, 12.6% of 325,521,470 people live in poverty.
Under 18 years
29.1% Poverty Rate for people under 18 years old in Meraux, Louisiana
2022
29.1% of 2 thousand people
Under 5 years
39.6% Poverty Rate for children under 5 years old in Meraux, Louisiana
2022
39.6% of 429 people
5 to 17 years
25.9% Poverty Rate for children 5 to 17 years old in Meraux, Louisiana
2022
25.9% of 1 thousand people
Related children of householder under 18 years
29.1% Poverty Rate for related children to home owner under 18 years old in Meraux, Louisiana
2022
29.1% of 2 thousand people
18 to 64 years
13.1% Poverty Rate for people 18 to 64 years old in Meraux, Louisiana
2022
13.1% of 5 thousand people
18 to 34 years
15.6% Poverty Rate for people 18 to 34 years old in Meraux, Louisiana
2022
15.6% of 1 thousand people
35 to 64 years
12.2% Poverty Rate for people 35 to 64 years old in Meraux, Louisiana
2022
12.2% of 4 thousand people
60 years and over
14.6% Poverty Rate for people 60 years and over in Meraux, Louisiana
2022
14.6% of 2 thousand people
65 years and over
17.2% Poverty Rate for people 65 years and over in Meraux, Louisiana
2022
17.2% of 697 people
White
16.7% Poverty Rate for White people in Meraux, Louisiana
2022
16.7% of 6 thousand people
Black or African American
10.7% Poverty Rate for Black People in Meraux, Louisiana
2022
10.7% of 503 people
American Indian and Alaska Native
0% Poverty Rate for Native Americans in Meraux, Louisiana
2022
0% of 163 people
Asian
34% Poverty Rate for Asian People in Meraux, Louisiana
2022
34% of 194 people
Some other race
0% Poverty Rate for People with another race in Meraux, Louisiana
2022
0% of 101 people
Two or more races
46.3% Poverty Rate for People with 2 or more races in Meraux, Louisiana
2022
46.3% of 352 people
Hispanic
28.5% Poverty Rate for Hispanics in Meraux, Louisiana
2022
28.5% of 621 people
White, not Hispanic
16.9% Poverty Rate for White people with no other heritage in Meraux, Louisiana
2022
16.9% of 6 thousand people
Population 25 years and over
12.4% Poverty Rate for people 25 years and over in Meraux, Louisiana
2022
12.4% of 5 thousand people
Less than high school graduate
27% Poverty Rate for people who did not graduate high school in Meraux, Louisiana
2022
27% of 849 people
High school graduate (includes equivalency)
10.8% Poverty Rate for people who graduated high school in Meraux, Louisiana
2022
10.8% of 1 thousand people
Some college, associate's degree
12.6% Poverty Rate for people with some college or an Associate's Degree in Meraux, Louisiana
2022
12.6% of 2 thousand people
Bachelor's degree or higher
2.9% Poverty Rate for people with at least a Bachelor's Degree in Meraux, Louisiana
2022
2.9% of 1 thousand people
Civilian labor force 16 years and over
6.7% Poverty Rate for people in the workforce at least 16 years old in Meraux, Louisiana
2022
6.7% of 4 thousand people
Employed
5.9% Poverty Rate for employed people in Meraux, Louisiana
2022
5.9% of 4 thousand people
Male
2.5% Poverty Rate for employed men in Meraux, Louisiana
2022
2.5% of 2 thousand people
Female
9.1% Poverty Rate for employed women in Meraux, Louisiana
2022
9.1% of 2 thousand people
Unemployed
27.7% Poverty Rate for unemployed people in Meraux, Louisiana
2022
27.7% of 137 people
Male
2.4% Poverty Rate for unemployed men in Meraux, Louisiana
2022
2.4% of 85 people
Female
69.2% Poverty Rate for unemployed women in Meraux, Louisiana
2022
69.2% of 52 people
Population 16 years and over
14.6% Poverty Rate for people 16 and over in Meraux, Louisiana
2022
14.6% of 6 thousand people
Worked full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
3.7% Poverty Rate for people who worked full time in Meraux, Louisiana
2022
3.7% of 3 thousand people
Worked part-time or part-year in the past 12 months
14.2% Poverty Rate for people who worked part time in Meraux, Louisiana
2022
14.2% of 1 thousand people
Did not work
34.3% Poverty Rate for people who did not work in Meraux, Louisiana
2022
34.3% of 2 thousand people
SINGLE PEOPLE
22.4% Poverty Rate for single people in Meraux, Louisiana
2022
22.4% of 1 thousand people
Male
23.5% Poverty Rate for single men in Meraux, Louisiana
2022
23.5% of 507 people
Female
21.3% Poverty Rate for single women in Meraux, Louisiana
2022
21.3% of 512 people
18 to 24 years
0% Poverty Rate for single people 18-24 years old in Meraux, Louisiana
2022
0% of 20 people
25 to 34 years
0% Poverty Rate for single people 25-34 years old in Meraux, Louisiana
2022
0% of 107 people
35 to 44 years
18.8% Poverty Rate for single people 35-44 years old in Meraux, Louisiana
2022
18.8% of 277 people
45 to 54 years
24.4% Poverty Rate for single people 45-54 years old in Meraux, Louisiana
2022
24.4% of 201 people
55 to 64 years
48.6% Poverty Rate for single people 55-64 years old in Meraux, Louisiana
2022
48.6% of 181 people
65 to 74 years
21.4% Poverty Rate for single people 65-74 years old in Meraux, Louisiana
2022
21.4% of 84 people
75 years and over
14.1% Poverty Rate for single people 75 years old and over in Meraux, Louisiana
2022
14.1% of 149 people
Worked full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
0% Poverty Rate for single people who worked full time in Meraux, Louisiana
2022
0% of 460 people
Worked less than full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
12.5% Poverty Rate for single people who worked part time in Meraux, Louisiana
2022
12.5% of 144 people
Did not work
50.6% Poverty Rate for single people who did not work in Meraux, Louisiana
2022
50.6% of 415 people
Population in housing units for whom poverty status is determined
17.5% Poverty Rate for single people in housing units in Meraux, Louisiana
2022
17.5%
Poverty Rate by City around St. Bernard County
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- New Orleans, Louisiana 22.9% of 366,993 people.
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