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Merrydale CDP, LA

ZIP 70812 — People & Community

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Working ClassLow Snow Area

Demographics, education attainment, health access, and community lifestyle

Population & Demographics in 70812

70812 has a population of 11,124 with a median age of 31.9 yrs (46.2% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
1.6%-97% vs US avg
x
Black
97.9%+689% vs US avg
x
Asian
0.0%
x
Hispanic
1.6%-91% vs US avg
x
Age Groups
0–17
30.1%+37% vs US avg
x
18–64
55.8%-9% vs US avg
x
65+
14.0%-14% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
12.6%+13% vs US avg
x
High school
34.6%+32% vs US avg
x
Some college
36.5%+26% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
16.3%-52% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
29.3%-39% vs US avg
x
Never married
50.6%+50% vs US avg
x
Divorced
14.7%+42% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
5.4%
x
Diversity Index
4/100

Higher = more diverse (Simpson index from race/ethnicity)

Social & household profile

Poverty, nativity, veterans, disability, family structure, and births (ACS).

Poverty Rate
27.0%+135% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
47.3%+240% vs US avg
x
Veterans
6.8%+13% vs US avg
x
Disability
14.6%+9% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
28.0%+246% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
27.4%+373% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
AmericanIrishAfrican

Health & Community Indicators in 70812

Poverty Rate
27.0%+135% vs US avg
x
Veterans
6.8%+13% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
47.3%+240% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
28.0%+246% vs US avg
x
Disability
14.6%+9% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
8.3%+4% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
28.7%+145% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.3%-97% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
27.4%+373% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population11,124
Median age31.9
Poverty rate27.0%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White1.6%
Hispanic1.6%
Black97.9%
Asian0.0%
Foreign-born47.3%