| Place Name | Merrydale |
| Place Type | Census Designated Place |
| ZIP Code(s) | 70812 70814 |
| County | East Baton Rouge Parish |
| Area Code(s) | 225 |
| Timezone | Central Standard Time (CST) |
| Population (2022) | 9,731 |
| Population Growth Rate (2010-19) | -5.58% |
| Majority Ethnicity | African American 97.43% |
| Metro/Micro Stats Area | Baton Rouge, LA |
| US Congressional District(s) | Louisiana 2nd |
| State House Districts | 29,101 |
| State Senate Districts | 15 |
| Race/Ethnicy | Percentage of Population (2021) |
|---|---|
| White | 1.21% |
| African American | 97.43% |
| Hispanic | 0% |
| Asian | 0% |
| Native American | 0% |
| Hawaiin/Pacific Islander | 1.36% |