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Merryville, LA
Town in Beauregard Parish, Louisiana.
Population
1,004
Land area
9.8sq mi
People per sq mi
103
ZIP codes
0
Merryville and its ZIP codes
Merryville at a glance
- The median household income is $29,219, 52% below the Louisiana median of $60,756.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $100,500 (54% below Louisiana) and median rent is $602 a month.
Local data for Merryville, LA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Merryville, LA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$29,219
Poverty rate
31.0%
Median home value
$100,500
Median rent
$602/mo
Homeownership
60.6%
Bachelor's or higher
8.1%
Median age
39.2
Average commute
34.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (68), German Americans (58), French Americans (32).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Beauregard Parish. PPP loans are for Merryville.
Unemployment rate
3.8%
Sep 2026, -0.5 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$53,422
8,985 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$55,690
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$252M
FY 2026, $6,897 per person
How people get to work
Merryville, LA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone84.4%
- Carpooled10.1%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked3.8%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home1.8%
Average one-way commute: 34.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Merryville, LA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: lightning
Storm events since 1996
380
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
291
1.9% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
92° / 39°F
64.1 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Merryville, LA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
43.4%
U.S. 33.3% +10.1 pts
Diabetes
15.3%
U.S. 12.1% +3.2 pts
Smoking
22.0%
U.S. 12.8% +9.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.7%
U.S. 11.1% -1.4 pts
Cities near Merryville
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| SingerCensus-designated place | 9.8 mi | 6.9 |
| DeRidderCity | 16 mi | 9.3 |
| Newton, TXCity | 16 mi | 5.4 |
| OrettaCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 2.2 |
| RosepineTown | 18 mi | 2.4 |
| LongvilleCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 5.7 |
| DeQuincyCity | 22 mi | 3.2 |
| Kirbyville, TXCity | 24 mi | 2.4 |
| Fort Polk SouthCensus-designated place | 27 mi | 6.1 |
| New LlanoTown | 27 mi | 2.7 |
| South Toledo Bend, TXCensus-designated place | 28 mi | 3.2 |
| LeesvilleCity | 30 mi | 8.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Merryville, LA in?
- Merryville is in Beauregard Parish, Louisiana.
- What is the population of Merryville, LA?
- About 1,004 people live in Merryville, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Merryville?
- Nearby places include Singer (9.8 mi), DeRidder (16 mi), Newton, TX (16 mi), Oretta (16 mi), Rosepine (18 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023