Merrydale

Census-designated place in East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana

Aerial view of Merrydale, Louisiana
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Merrydale is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana, with 9,227 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 5,200 ft (1,585 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Brownfields, 3.1 miles N.

About Merrydale

Merrydale is an unincorporated area and census-designated place (CDP) in East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana, United States. As of the 2020 census, Merrydale had a population of 9,227. It is part of the Baton Rouge metropolitan statistical area.

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Median household income
$41,500
Median home value
$136,100
Median rent
$1,311/mo
Median age
38.8
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Merrydale, LA population

Merrydale had 9,227 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census9,227
Density2,175 per sq mi (840 per km²)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

Merrydale at a glance

StateLouisiana (LA)
CountyEast Baton Rouge Parish
TypeCensus-designated place
Population9,227 (2020)
Land area4.24 sq mi (11.0 km²)
Elevation5,200 ft (1,585 m)
Coordinates30.4998° N, 91.1081° W
ZIP code70812
Census code (GEOID)2249940

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.

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Frequently asked questions about Merrydale

What county is Merrydale in?

Merrydale is in East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana.

What is the population of Merrydale, LA?

9,227 people lived in Merrydale at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of Merrydale, LA?

The ZIP code of Merrydale is 70812.

What is the elevation of Merrydale?

5,200 feet (1,585 m) above sea level.

What towns are near Merrydale?

Brownfields (3.1 mi), Monticello (3.9 mi), Baton Rouge (4.4 mi), Central (6.0 mi), Baker (6.5 mi).

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