Map of Meraux CDP

Meraux is a census-designated place (CDP) in St. Bernard Parish, Louisiana, United States. The population was 6,804 in 2020. It is part of the New Orleans–Metairie–Kenner Metropolitan Statistical Area.

Meraux CDP overview:
Name:	Meraux CDP
LSAD Code:	57
LSAD Description:	CDP (suffix)
State:	Louisiana
County:	St. Bernard Parish
Elevation:	7 ft (2 m)
Total Area:	4.81 sq mi (12.46 km²)
Land Area:	4.15 sq mi (10.74 km²)
Water Area:	0.66 sq mi (1.72 km²)
Total Population:	6,804
Population Density:	1,640.31/sq mi (633.33/km²)
Area code:	504
FIPS code:	2249800

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History

In 2005, the town was devastated by storm surge and wind associated with Hurricane Katrina which destroyed the Mississippi River-Gulf Outlet Canal (MRGO) levee.

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Geography

Meraux is located at 29°55′39″N 89°55′7″W / 29.92750°N 89.91861°W / 29.92750; -89.91861 (29.927561, -89.918508). According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 4.8 square miles (12.4 km), of which 4.2 square miles (10.8 km) is land and 0.6 square mile (1.6 km) (12.94%) is water.