Merryville, Louisiana
Town · Population 949 · #160 in Louisiana
About Merryville
Merryville, LA is a tiny community located in western Louisiana, home to 949 residents as of the latest Census estimates.
Officially, Merryville is an incorporated town — local government on a neighborly scale. The community covers 9.79 square miles, giving it wide-open spaces and a spread-out, rural feel at roughly 97 residents per square mile.
📰 Merryville News Today
- ‘Truly horrific’: 36 dogs rescued from camper in Merryville; 2 facing animal cruelty charges KPLC 7 News · Mar 17
- Merryville appoints new interim mayor after previous leader’s resignation KALB | News Channel 5 · Jan 12
- Merryville Air Quality Index (AQI) and USA Air Pollution IQAir · Jun 27
- Pamela Fay Broach Cloar Obituary May 30, 2026 johnsonfuneralhome.net · May 30
- Tony Devette Johnson Obituary (2026) - Merryville, LA - Myers Colonial Funeral Home - DeRidder Legacy obituary · Aug 5
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Merryville Unique
- The only place in America named Merryville — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- Positioned in western Louisiana, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of Louisiana — one of 489 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- Small-town pace of life: less traffic, more community, and neighbors who wave.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 16 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Merryville
- Three Flags Restaurant — american
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🎡 Fun Things to Do
- Merryville Historical Society and Museum · Museum
Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Merryville
- Beauregard Old River Game and Fish Preserve reviews ★
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Merryville
- Merryville High School
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateLouisiana
TypeTown
Population (2024)949
Rank in state#160 of 304
Land area9.79 sq mi
Density97/sq mi
Coordinates30.7560, -93.5256