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Marksville

County Seat:
Yes
Area (mi²):
4.813
State:
Louisiana

Marksville is a city located in Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana. Marksville has a 2026 population of 4,679. It is also the county seat of Avoyelles Parish. Marksville is currently declining at a rate of -1.33% annually and its population has decreased by -7.46% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 5,056 in 2020.

The median household income in Marksville is $36,202 with a poverty rate of 34.56%. The median age in Marksville is 34.8 years: 36 years for males, and 33.9 years for females. For every 100 females there are 119.3 males.

4.7K
Total Population
972
Density (mi²)
-63 -1.33%
Growth

Marksville Population

Marksville Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
20264,679-63-1.33%
20254,742-63-1.31%
20244,805-31-0.64%
20234,836-36-0.74%
20224,872-79-1.6%
20214,951-116-2.29%
20205,056-260-4.89%
20195,316-54-1.01%
20185,370-68-1.25%
20175,438-32-0.59%
20165,470-19-0.35%
20155,489-33-0.6%
20145,522-48-0.86%
20135,570-44-0.78%
20125,614-36-0.64%
20115,650-47-0.82%
20105,697-5-0.09%
20005,537110.2%
19905,5264138.08%
19805,11359413.14%
19704,5192626.15%
19604,25762217.11%
19503,63500%

Median Age

Overall: 34.8 years
Female: 33.9 years
Male: 36 years

Marksville Adults

There are 3,508 adults, (766 of whom are seniors) in Marksville.

Sex Ratio

Female: 2,237 (45.6%)
Male: 2,668 (54.4%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Marksville includes 49.93% White, 42.28% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for other race, Native American and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White2,44949.93%
Black or African American2,07442.28%
Two or more races2996.1%
Other race791.61%
Native American40.08%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Other race791.61%
White370.75%
Two or more races270.55%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White2,41249.17%
Black or African American2,07442.28%
Two or more races2725.55%
Native American40.08%

Marksville Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Marksville 's average per capita income is $35,619. Household income levels show a median of $36,202. The poverty rate stands at 34.56%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Married Families$98,333-
Families$38,300$71,517
Households$36,202$65,635
Non Families$27,109$55,033

$35,619

Average Income

$36,202

Median Household Income

34.56%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)