Mer Rouge, Louisiana
Mer Rouge: Human settlement in United States of America
About
Mer Rouge is a city located in the county of Morehouse Parish in the U.S. state of Louisiana. Its population at the 2010 census was 628 and a population density of 532 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 534 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Mer Rouge
| Population : | 534 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Louisiana (United States) |
| County : | Morehouse Parish |
| Phone Area Codes : | 318 |
| Area : | 1.18 km2 |
| Altitude : | 95 feet / 29 meters |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 01:28:17 (19th April 2024) |
| Postal code : | 71261 |
| Density : | 453 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -17.6% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Mer Rouge is located at 32°46'30"N 91°47'33"W (32.7751300, -91.7926300).
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Demographics
According to census records, the population of Mer Rouge decreased by 17.6% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 628 | - | census |
| 2011 | 611 | -2.78% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 610 | -0.16% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 600 | -1.67% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 591 | -1.52% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 583 | -1.37% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 575 | -1.39% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 567 | -1.41% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 559 | -1.43% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 549 | -1.82% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 534 | -2.81% | estimation process |
Schools in Mer Rouge
College & universities near Mer Rouge, LA
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 159993 | University of Louisiana at Monroe | Monroe (LA) | 71209-0000 |
Stations (1)
Amtrak & bus stations near Mer Rouge, LA
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| VKS | Vicksburg, MS | 1295 South Frontage Road | BUS |
Post offices near Mer Rouge
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Mer Roug Post Office | Mer Rouge (LA) | 71261 |
Other cities in Morehouse Parish
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Morehouse Parish , LA.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Bastrop | 9,688 | City in Louisiana |
| Collinston | 241 | Human settlement in Louisiana, United States of America |
| Bonita | 236 | Location in Louisiana, USA |
