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Marrero, Louisiana Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates

The population of Marrero, Louisiana is 31,866 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 13th-largest city in Louisiana. The median household income is $45,633, the median home value is $173,200, and the median age is 41.1.

31,866

Population

4426

People / sq mi

$45,633

Median Income

$173,200

Median Home Value

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Marrero covers 7.2 sq mi of land at 4426 people per square mile.

About Marrero, LA

Educational attainment is the headline number in Marrero: 12.2% of adults 25 and older have a four-year degree. With 31,866 residents, Marrero is a city in Louisiana. It ranks #13 among cities in Louisiana by population.

Incomes are among the lowest of comparable places, with a median household income of $45,633, below the US median of $78,538. Hardship is pronounced — at 20.2%, poverty is near the top of the range for US cities, above the national 12.4%. Property is affordable here, the median home worth $173,200, with typical rent around $997.

Four-year-degree attainment is near the bottom of the range for US cities, 12.2%, below the national 35.0%. Remote work is rare here (3.2%, below the national 14.0%), and the average commute runs about 23 minutes each way.

Race & Ethnicity

White33.7%
Black or African American50.6%
Asian0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)1.6%
Two or More Races0.0%

Economy & Income

$45,633

Median Household Income

$24,632

Per Capita Income

20.2%

Poverty Rate

4.0%

Unemployment Rate

Housing

$173,200

Median Home Value

$997

Median Rent

67.1%

Owner-Occupied

Education

77.9%

High School+

12.2%

Bachelor's+

Commute

1.2%

Drive Alone

79.3%

Public Transit

3.2%

Work From Home

22.6 min

Avg Commute

Community Profile

10.6%

Foreign Born

86.9%

Non-English at Home

4.9%

Veterans

22.0%

With Disability

92.6%

Health Insurance

90.1%

Internet Access

Employment by Industry

Professional, Scientific & Management25.6%
Education, Health Care & Social Services14.8%
Construction9.2%
Arts, Entertainment & Food Services7.2%
Retail Trade7.1%
Finance, Insurance & Real Estate7.0%
Manufacturing5.6%
Public Administration5.1%
Information4.3%
Agriculture & Mining1.2%
Transportation & Warehousing0.6%

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Frequently Asked Questions

Marrero, Louisiana has a population of 31,866 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 13th-largest city in Louisiana.

The median household income in Marrero, Louisiana is $45,633, with 20.2% of residents living below the federal poverty level.

The median home value in Marrero, Louisiana is $173,200, with median monthly rent at $997 and a homeownership rate of 67.1%.

The median age in Marrero, Louisiana is 41.1 years. The population is 46.1% male and 53.9% female.

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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.