Mer Rouge
Village in Morehouse Parish, Louisiana
Mer Rouge is a village in Morehouse Parish, Louisiana, with 491 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 95 ft (29 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Bastrop, 6.6 miles W.
- 491residents (2020 Census)
- 95 ftelevation · 29 m
- 1.2 sq miland area · 3.0 km²
- 419 / sq mipopulation density
- 71261ZIP code
About Mer Rouge
Mer Rouge (lit. 'Red Sea') is a village in Morehouse Parish, Louisiana, United States. The population was 491 at the 2020 census, down from 628 in 2010.
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Living in Mer Rouge
- Median household income
- $56,583
- Median home value
- $66,000
- Median rent
- $775/mo
- Median age
- 58.4
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Mer Rouge had 491 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 491 |
|---|---|
| Density | 419 per sq mi (162 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Mer Rouge at a glance
| State | Louisiana (LA) |
|---|---|
| County | Morehouse Parish |
| Type | Village |
| Population | 491 (2020) |
| Land area | 1.17 sq mi (3.0 km²) |
| Water area | 0.01 sq mi (0.02 km²) |
| Elevation | 95 ft (29 m) |
| Coordinates | 32.7769° N, 91.7944° W |
| ZIP code | 71261 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2249905 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Mer Rouge
- Bastrop6.6 mi W
- Collinston7.5 mi SW
- Oak Ridge10.6 mi S
- Bonita12.1 mi NE
- Sterlington16.6 mi W
- Swartz17.6 mi SW
- Start20.2 mi S
- Pioneer20.9 mi E
- Rayville21.2 mi S
- Lakeshore21.8 mi SW
- Epps21.8 mi SE
- Forest22.2 mi E
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Frequently asked questions about Mer Rouge
What county is Mer Rouge in?
Mer Rouge is in Morehouse Parish, Louisiana.
What is the population of Mer Rouge, LA?
491 people lived in Mer Rouge at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Mer Rouge, LA?
The ZIP code of Mer Rouge is 71261.
What is the elevation of Mer Rouge?
95 feet (29 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Mer Rouge?
Bastrop (6.6 mi), Collinston (7.5 mi), Oak Ridge (10.6 mi), Bonita (12.1 mi), Sterlington (16.6 mi).
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