CensusEasy
CITY

Marksville

Louisiana · 4,744 residents (2025 est.) · 4.813 sq mi
Time machine
COMPARE TO
Compare
The short version

Marksville has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $36,202. Population has declined 11% since 2000. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $151,900. At a median age of 34.8, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 40% less than the Louisiana median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 34.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 55%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,905
−11%since 2000
from 5,537 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,019 / sq mi
−11%since 2000
from 1,150 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
34.8
+1%since 2000
from 34.3 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:4,744 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
5K5K5K6K6K1990201020202024Marksville
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$36,202
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $20,750 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,692
+131%since 2000
from $11,546 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
34.3%
+18.2 ptssince 2009
from 16.1% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
34.6%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 34.8% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.542
+3%since 2010
from 0.524 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade11.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Information10.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance6.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Arts, entertainment, food6.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services5%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services4.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration2.7%
US avg: 4.8%
Retail trade1.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.3%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing1.3%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing1.2%
US avg: 2.2%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$151,900
+55%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $53,700 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$670
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $333 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
59.2%
−3.5 ptssince 2000
from 62.6% in 2000
40.8% rent
Vacancy rate
17.7%
+8.0 ptssince 2009
from 9.8% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
29.0%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 27.1% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
43.5%
−11.5 ptssince 2009
from 55.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.2
+62%since 2000
from 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
51
RELATED:See current rent listings in Marksville on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic56.6%(3,136)
Black38.5%(2,130)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(36)
Asian0.3%(15)
Other0%
Diversity Score61.4%(3,402)
2024
White, non-Hispanic49.2%(2,412)
Black42.3%(2,074)
Hispanic / Latino2.9%(143)
Asian0%(0)
Other5.6%(276)
Diversity Score71.9%(3,528)
Diversity Score
72
+17%since 2000
from 61 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.1%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 13.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
76.5%
+20.1 ptssince 2000
from 56.4% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
4.5%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 3.7% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
34.0 min
+96%since 2000
from 17.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
78.1%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 74.9% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
8.0%
−11.1 ptssince 2009
from 19.1% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
4.8%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
7.2%
+7.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
15.2%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 15.9% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.1%
−6.1 ptssince 2011
from 11.2% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
49.1%
+1.5 ptssince 2011
from 47.6% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
25.3%
+4.9 ptssince 2009
from 20.4% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
29.2%
−33.6 ptssince 2009
from 62.8% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.4%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
Female
45.6%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.4%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.8%
−43.0 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
30.6%
+12.6 ptssince 2012
from 18.0% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.2%
−69.5 ptssince 2013
from 75.7% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
82.7%
+24.0 ptssince 2017
from 58.7% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
88.3%
+5.2 ptssince 2016
from 83.1% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.6%
−0.2 ptssince 2016
from 0.9% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Drill deeper

Places similar to Marksville

Fort Meade
Pop 5,379
Gifford
Pop 4,668
Montura
Pop 4,121
Combee Settlement
Pop 5,242
Places similar to Marksville
Head to head

Compare Marksville to nearby cities

MARKSVILLE VS
Pineville
Income$49,774+37%
Home value$201,500+33%
Population13,967+194%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
MARKSVILLE VS
Alexandria
Income$47,113+30%
Home value$183,700+21%
Population42,938+805%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
MARKSVILLE VS
Opelousas
Income$32,964−9%
Home value$105,100−31%
Population15,098+218%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
MARKSVILLE VS
Eunice
Income$35,436−2%
Home value$122,000−20%
Population9,035+90%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
Frequently asked

How many people live in Marksville, Louisiana?

Marksville, Louisiana has about 4,905 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Marksville, Louisiana?

The typical household in Marksville, Louisiana earns about $36,202 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Marksville, Louisiana expensive?

In Marksville, Louisiana, the median home is worth about $151,900, and the typical rent is about $670 a month.

How educated are people in Marksville, Louisiana?

About 15.1% of adults age 25 and over in Marksville, Louisiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Marksville, Louisiana?

About 34.6% of people in Marksville, Louisiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Marksville, Louisiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Marksville, Louisiana has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 621 residents, a change of about -11 percent over that period.

Keep going

Explore from here

Up the hierarchy
Louisiana
Rankings
Highest income citiesFastest growing citiesMost educated cities
Compare
Compare Marksville with another place

DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

How we source and harmonize this data →

Marksville, Louisiana: demographics, income & housing data · CensusEasy