Marksville city, Louisiana
City
Population: 4,964
(2023 estimate)
Located in
Louisiana , Louisiana
Census Bureau data for Marksville city from the American Community Survey. "Cities" in Census data include incorporated places, towns, villages, and census-designated places (CDPs) — all places where the Census collects community-level estimates.
Data: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023 (released December 2024).
Quick Facts — Marksville city
- What is the median household income in Marksville city?
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The median household income in Marksville city is $35,750 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
- What is the poverty rate in Marksville city?
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The poverty rate in Marksville city is 39.7% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the median home value in Marksville city?
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$159,500 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the average rent in Marksville city?
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The median gross rent in Marksville city is $725 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What percentage of Marksville city residents have a college degree?
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16.2% of adults in Marksville city hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Demographics
Total Population
4,964
Median Age
33.0
Female
47.4%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 1.7%
White (non-Hisp.) 45.0%
Black 40.2%
Two or More 13.3%
Other 1.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Income & Poverty
Median Household Income
$35,750
±$11,743
-$24,273 vs. state
Per Capita Income
$58,842
Median Family Income
$47,583
Poverty Rate
39.7%
+25.5 pp vs. state
Child Poverty Rate
53.5%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
—
SNAP Recipients
32.5%
Social Security Income
—
Retirement Income
18.4%
Household Income Distribution
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Housing
Total Housing Units
2,253
Owner-Occupied
54.3%
Renter-Occupied
45.7%
Vacancy Rate
15.1%
Median Home Value
$159,500
-$49,200 vs. state
Median Gross Rent
$725
Owner Cost Burden (30%+)
34.1%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+)
44.7%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Education
High School or Higher
75.6%
Bachelor's or Higher
16.2%
-10.4 pp vs. state
Graduate Degree
6.2%
Some College / Associate
20.3%
Less Than High School
4.7%
Enrolled in School
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Employment
Labor Force Participation
48.2%
Unemployment Rate
4.6%
-1.7 pp vs. state
Work from Home
2.8%
Self-Employed
4.5%
Government Workers
21.8%
Private For-Profit
73.7%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Commute
Median Travel Time
35.4 min
Drove Alone
85.2%
Carpool
5.8%
Public Transit
0.0%
Work from Home
2.8%
Walked
5.4%
Bicycle
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Households & Families
Total Households
1,912
Avg. Household Size
2.00
Avg. Family Size
—
Married-Couple Households
20.0%
Single-Mother Households
—
Single-Father Households
—
Living Alone
—
Households with Children
7.8%
Multigenerational
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Age Distribution
Under 18: 28.2%
Working age (18–64): 71.8%
65 and over: 13.1%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Social Characteristics
Immigration
Foreign Born
0.0%
Naturalized Citizen
—
Speaks English Less Than Very Well
0.2%
Veterans & Disability
Veteran
2.3%
With a Disability
34.7%
Cognitive Difficulty
—
Ambulatory Difficulty
—
Health Insurance
Insured
95.5%
Uninsured
4.5%
Employer Insurance
—
Medicaid
—
Medicare
—
Technology & Mobility
Broadband Internet
81.3%
Has a Computer
90.9%
Same House 1 Year Ago
79.1%
Moved from Abroad
0.3%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023