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Marrero

Louisiana · 32,382 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 $46,330. Population has declined 10% since 2000. 11% 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 $152,100.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 37%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
32,382
−10%since 2000
from 36,165 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
4,498 / sq mi
−10%since 2000
from 5,023 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.5
+18%since 2000
from 34.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
30K32K34K36K37K1990201020202024Marrero
202433K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$46,330
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,648 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,184
+74%since 2000
from $13,933 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
23.6%
+5.5 ptssince 2009
from 18.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
19.6%
−1.3 ptssince 2000
from 20.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade11.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance8.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Information8.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Professional, scientific, technical6.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade6.5%
US avg: 10%
Other services5%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Education & health services1.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 2%
Construction0.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0.7%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$152,100
+37%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $74,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$858
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $439 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
62.8%
−7.2 ptssince 2000
from 70.0% in 2000
37.2% rent
Afford Score
3.3
+40%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic31.9%(10,330)
Black50.1%(16,230)
Hispanic / Latino8.6%(2,776)
Asian5.5%(1,773)
Other3.7%(1,188)
Diversity Score79.2%(25,639)
Diversity Score
79
+15%since 2000
from 69 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.0%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 7.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
76.0%
+9.5 ptssince 2000
from 66.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.0%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 2.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.9 min
+49%since 2000
from 16.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
81.4%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 78.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
9.3%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 10.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.9%
−0.5 ptssince 2011
from 7.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
58.5%
+2.0 ptssince 2011
from 56.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
27.5%
−31.4 ptssince 2009
from 58.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.5%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 46.2% in 2009
Female
53.5%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 53.8% in 2009
Foreign born
7.4%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.3%
−74.6 ptssince 2013
from 81.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Marrero, Louisiana?

Marrero, Louisiana has about 32,382 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Marrero, Louisiana?

The typical household in Marrero, Louisiana earns about $46,330 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 $152,100, and the typical rent is about $858 a month.

How educated are people in Marrero, Louisiana?

About 11.0% 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 19.6% 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 4,289 residents, a change of about -12 percent over that period.

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