Mer Rouge, LA population by race
The table below shows Mer Rouge's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 375 | 46.18% |
| Black or African American | 419 | 51.60% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0 | - |
| Asian | 1 | 0.12% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0 | - |
| Some other race | 0 | - |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 17 | 2.09% |
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Mer Rouge population by race
Of the 5 race categories (excluding ethnicity) identified by the Census Bureau, namely American Indian or Alaska Native, Asian, Black or African American, Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander and White; Mer Rouge has a population in 4 of the race categories.
This confirms that Mer Rouge's population is moderately diverse.
The percent distribution of Mer Rouge population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 46.18% are white, 51.60% are Black or African American, 0.12% are Asian and 2.09% are multiracial.
FIGURE 1
Mer Rouge, LA population by race.
The largest racial group in Mer Rouge is Black or African American with a population of 419 (51.60% of the total population).
Mer Rouge 's racial breakdown clearly shows that there is an absolute majority (i.e. more than 50% of the population belong to one particular race) of Black or African American population in the village.
As per the latest data estimates from American Community Survey's 5-year estimates:
1. The largest racial group in Mer Rouge is Black or African American with a population of 419 (51.60% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 17 (2.09% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Mer Rouge, LA
By ethnicity, none of the population is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 812 (100% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
With a zero Hispanic population, Mer Rouge is 100% Non-Hispanic. Among the Non-Hispanic population, the largest racial group is Black or African American alone with a population of 419 (51.60% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
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Mer Rouge, LA Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of Mer Rouge's Non-Hispanic population.
Mer Rouge Non-Hispanic population by race
The distribution of the Non-Hispanic population across various race categories
| Race | Population | % of Total Non-Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| White alone | 375 | 46.18% |
| Black or African American alone | 419 | 51.60% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Asian alone | 1 | 0.12% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Some other race alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 17 | 2.09% |
As all of the population is Non-Hispanic or Latino, Mer Rouge's population is ethnically non-diverse.
Things to know
What percentage of Mer Rouge, LA is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 0% of Mer Rouge population is Hispanic.
As all of the population is Non-Hispanic or Latino, Mer Rouge's population is ethnically non-diverse.
How many Black people does Mer Rouge, LA have?
Mer Rouge, LA has 419 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 51.60% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in Mer Rouge is Black.
What is the largest minority group in Mer Rouge, LA?
With a 100% Non-Hispanic population, Mer Rouge is ethnically biased, and does not have any ethnic minority.
That being said, with a 46.18% of the total population, Whites are the largest racial minority in Mer Rouge.
What is the majority race in Mer Rouge, LA?
With a population of 419 (51.60% of the total population), Black or African Americans are the largest racial majority in Mer Rouge.
Whites are second largest race in Mer Rouge, with 46.18% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates
