Marksville is a city located in Avoyelles Parish Louisiana. Marksville has a 2024 population of 4,759. Marksville is currently declining at a rate of -1.57% annually and its population has decreased by -5.97% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 5,061 in 2020.
The average household income in Marksville is $56,863 with a poverty rate of 35.61%. The median age in Marksville is 33.9 years: 34 years for males, and 33.9 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Marksville was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,654 | 52.72% |
| Black or African American | 1,565 | 31.09% |
| Two or more races | 752 | 14.94% |
| Other race | 37 | 0.74% |
| Native American | 26 | 0.52% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Other race
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,975 | 2.32 | 61.8 | 38.2 |
| Non Family | 975 | 1.16 | 55.5 | 44.5 |
| Female | 512 | 2.8 | 57.4 | 42.6 |
| Married | 444 | 4.24 | 76.8 | 23.2 |
| Male | 44 | 3.27 | 100 | 0 |
3.33
Average Family Size
2.32
Average Household Size
61.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 537 | 15.81% |
| Associates Degree | 451 | 13.28% |
| Bachelors Degree | 368 | 10.84% |
| Graduate Degree | 172 | 5.06% |
| High School Graduate | 935 | 27.53% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 101 | 2.97% |
| Some College | 832 | 24.5% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,812 | 1,635 | 287 |
| Black | 1,144 | 836 | 253 |
| 2+ Races | 352 | 287 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 116 | 47 | 0 |
| Other Race | 37 | 0 | 0 |
| Native American | 26 | 0 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 90.23%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among black people with a rate of 22.12%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $115,066 | $142,143 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $26,983 | $28,825 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $26,500 | $27,179 | $0 |
| Overall | $32,663 | $26,146 | $34,052 |
| Some College | $35,076 | $0 | $35,741 |
$32,663
Average Earnings
$26,146
Average Male
$34,052
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
89.38% of Marksville residents speak only English, while 10.62% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 9.2% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Multiple | 745 | 699 | 93.83% |
| Black | 1,316 | 595 | 45.21% |
| White | 2,493 | 308 | 12.35% |
| Native | 26 | 26 | 100% |
| Hispanic | 109 | 25 | 22.94% |
35.61%
Overall Poverty Rate
39.08%
Male Poverty Rate
32.24%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Marksville is Native, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Marksville is White, with 12.35% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 15.85%. Among those working part-time, it was 48.46%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 42.62%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Bachelors or Greater | 52.77% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 49.05% |
| High School | 37.29% |
| Some College | 26.53% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 100% |
| Male Employed | 31.72% |
| Male Unemployed | 26.23% |
| Female Employed | 23.03% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $43,750 | $57,449 |
| Households | $33,635 | $56,863 |
| Married Families | $82,639 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $26,464 | $55,732 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
27.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
29.5%
Male Marriage Rate
26.0%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
159
Number of Veterans
159
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 78 |
| First Gulf War | 15 |
| Korea | 10 |
| Second Gulf War | 8 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 112 |
| 75+ | 33 |
| 18 to 34 | 8 |
| 35 to 54 | 6 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 146 | 7.31% |
| Black | 7 | 0.59% |
| 2+ Races | 6 | 1.7% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
20.57%
Veteran Poverty Rate
50.35%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
55%
Labor Force Participation
51.1%
Employment Rate
7%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
87.94%
Born in Marksville
100%
Native Born
0%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
100% of Marksville residents were born in the United States, with 87.94% having been born in Louisiana. 0% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 4,383 | -75 | -1.68% |
| 2028 | 4,458 | -75 | -1.65% |
| 2027 | 4,533 | -76 | -1.65% |
| 2026 | 4,609 | -75 | -1.6% |
| 2025 | 4,684 | -75 | -1.58% |
| 2024 | 4,759 | -76 | -1.57% |
| 2023 | 4,835 | -46 | -0.94% |
| 2022 | 4,881 | -77 | -1.55% |
| 2021 | 4,958 | -103 | -2.04% |
| 2020 | 5,061 | -255 | -4.8% |
| 2019 | 5,316 | -54 | -1.01% |
| 2018 | 5,370 | -68 | -1.25% |
| 2017 | 5,438 | -32 | -0.59% |
| 2016 | 5,470 | -19 | -0.35% |
| 2015 | 5,489 | -33 | -0.6% |
| 2014 | 5,522 | -48 | -0.86% |
| 2013 | 5,570 | -44 | -0.78% |
| 2012 | 5,614 | -36 | -0.64% |
| 2011 | 5,650 | -47 | -0.82% |
| 2010 | 5,697 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 5,537 | 11 | 0.2% |
| 1990 | 5,526 | 413 | 8.08% |
| 1980 | 5,113 | 594 | 13.14% |
| 1970 | 4,519 | 262 | 6.15% |
| 1960 | 4,257 | 622 | 17.11% |
| 1950 | 3,635 | -748 | -17.07% |