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Marksville

Louisiana · 5,065 residents · 4.813 sq mi
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Marksville has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $30,146. Population has declined 9% since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $99,300. The poverty rate of 28.9% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 41% less than the Louisiana median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,065
−9%since 2000
from 5,537 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,052 / sq mi
−9%since 2000
from 1,150 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.0
+11%since 2000
from 34.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5K5K5K6K6K1990201020202024Marksville
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$30,146
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $20,750 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,530
+69%since 2000
from $11,546 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
22.2%
+6.1 ptssince 2009
from 16.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
28.9%
−5.9 ptssince 2000
from 34.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information15.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services4.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade4%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration4%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food3%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$99,300
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $53,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$540
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $333 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
55.5%
−7.2 ptssince 2000
from 62.6% in 2000
44.5% rent
Afford Score
3.3
+27%since 2000
from 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic46%(2,332)
Black43.6%(2,208)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(81)
Asian0.3%(14)
Other14.6%(741)
Diversity Score78%(3,950)
Diversity Score
78
+27%since 2000
from 61 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 13.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
78.8%
+22.4 ptssince 2000
from 56.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.8%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 3.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.1 min
+62%since 2000
from 17.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
79.5%
+4.7 ptssince 2009
from 74.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
21.3%
+5.4 ptssince 2009
from 15.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.6%
−4.6 ptssince 2011
from 11.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
53.3%
+5.7 ptssince 2011
from 47.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
52.0%
−10.8 ptssince 2009
from 62.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.0%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
Female
52.0%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
Foreign born
1.3%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.7%
−69.0 ptssince 2013
from 75.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Marksville, Louisiana?

Marksville, Louisiana has about 5,065 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Marksville, Louisiana?

The typical household in Marksville, Louisiana earns about $30,146 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 $99,300, and the typical rent is about $540 a month.

How educated are people in Marksville, Louisiana?

About 13.2% 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 28.9% 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 461 residents, a change of about -8 percent over that period.

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