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Marrero

Louisiana · 32,540 residents · 7.2 sq mi
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Marrero has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $41,402. Population has declined 10% since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $169,800. The poverty rate of 23.0% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 32% less than the Louisiana median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 39.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 26%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
32,540
−10%since 2000
from 36,165 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
4,519 / sq mi
−10%since 2000
from 5,023 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
39.3
+15%since 2000
from 34.3 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
30K32K34K36K37K1990201020202024Marrero
202433K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$41,402
−28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,648 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,140
+73%since 2000
from $13,933 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
29.5%
+11.4 ptssince 2009
from 18.1% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
23.0%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 20.9% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.472
+4%since 2010
from 0.453 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information11.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade9.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance7.2%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical5.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade5.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services4.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration4%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing2.7%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services1.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.4%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0.5%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$169,800
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $74,000 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,042
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $439 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
66.1%
−3.8 ptssince 2000
from 70.0% in 2000
33.9% rent
Vacancy rate
9.0%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 12.8% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
27.8%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 26.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
54.4%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 53.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.1
+75%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
32
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic45.5%(16,450)
Black47.5%(17,183)
Hispanic / Latino3.1%(1,127)
Asian2.4%(886)
Other0%
Diversity Score69.1%(25,001)
2024
White, non-Hispanic30.2%(9,818)
Black47.9%(15,600)
Hispanic / Latino9.8%(3,187)
Asian5%(1,631)
Other7.1%(2,304)
Diversity Score82.8%(26,927)
Diversity Score
83
+20%since 2000
from 69 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.3%
+6.6 ptssince 2000
from 7.7% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
78.0%
+11.6 ptssince 2000
from 66.5% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
4.4%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 2.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.2 min
+38%since 2000
from 16.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
75.1%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 78.4% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
15.1%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 15.8% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
1.5%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
5.6%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.9%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
11.0%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 10.9% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.2%
+0.8 ptssince 2011
from 7.4% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
55.3%
−1.2 ptssince 2011
from 56.5% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
10.0%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 12.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
25.0%
−33.8 ptssince 2009
from 58.9% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.1%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 46.2% in 2009
Female
54.9%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 53.8% in 2009
Foreign born
9.9%
+4.9 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.2%
−39.8 ptssince 2009
from 44.1% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
22.6%
+7.5 ptssince 2012
from 15.1% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
8.1%
−73.8 ptssince 2013
from 81.9% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
81.1%
+16.5 ptssince 2017
from 64.6% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
86.6%
−4.6 ptssince 2016
from 91.2% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
6.2%
+2.8 ptssince 2016
from 3.5% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Marrero, Louisiana?

Marrero, Louisiana has about 32,540 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Marrero, Louisiana?

The typical household in Marrero, Louisiana earns about $41,402 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Marrero, Louisiana expensive?

In Marrero, Louisiana, the median home is worth about $169,800, and the typical rent is about $1,042 a month.

How educated are people in Marrero, Louisiana?

About 14.3% of adults age 25 and over in Marrero, Louisiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Marrero, Louisiana?

About 23.0% of people in Marrero, Louisiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Marrero, Louisiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Marrero, Louisiana has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 4,131 residents, a change of about -11 percent over that period.

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