Mermentau, Louisiana
Mermentau: Human settlement in Louisiana, United States of America
About
Mermentau is a city located in the county of Acadia Parish in the U.S. state of Louisiana. Its population at the 2010 census was 661 and a population density of 287 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 621 inhabitants.
The city was created 198 years ago in 1826.
Quick Facts about Mermentau
| Population : | 621 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Louisiana (United States) |
| County : | Acadia Parish |
| Phone Area Codes : | 337 |
| Area : | 2.3 km2 |
| Altitude : | 7 feet / 2 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1827 (198 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 10:43:50 (5th December 2025) |
| Postal code : | 70556 |
| Density : | 270 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -6.44% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Mermentau is located at 30°11'24"N 92°34'58"W (30.1899300, -92.5826400).
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Demographics
According to census records, the population of Mermentau decreased by 6.44% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 661 | - | census |
| 2011 | 658 | -0.46% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 655 | -0.46% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 654 | -0.15% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 653 | -0.15% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 650 | -0.46% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 646 | -0.62% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 640 | -0.94% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 633 | -1.11% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 629 | -0.64% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 621 | -1.29% | estimation process |
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Schools in Mermentau
College & universities near Mermentau, LA
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 159407 | Louisiana State University-Eunice | Eunice (LA) | 70535 |
Stations (3)
Amtrak & bus stations near Mermentau, LA
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| LFT | Lafayette | 133 East Grant St. | RAIL |
| LCH | Lake Charles | 100 Ryan Street | RAIL |
| NIB | New Iberia | West Washington St. | RAIL |
Post offices near Mermentau
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Mermentau Post Office | Mermentau (LA) | 70556 |
Other cities in Acadia Parish
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Acadia Parish , LA.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Crowley | 12,520 | City in Acadia Parish, Louisiana, United States |
| Rayne | 7,983 | City in Louisiana, United States |
| Church Point | 4,367 | City in Louisiana, United States of America |
| Iota | 1,428 | Town in Acadia Parish, Louisiana, United States |
| Estherwood | 1,081 | Village in Acadia Parish, Louisiana, United States of America |
| Morse | 803 | Community in Louisiana, USA |
