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
| White | 33.7% |
| Black or African American | 50.6% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.6% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
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 & Management | 25.6% |
| Education, Health Care & Social Services | 14.8% |
| Construction | 9.2% |
| Arts, Entertainment & Food Services | 7.2% |
| Retail Trade | 7.1% |
| Finance, Insurance & Real Estate | 7.0% |
| Manufacturing | 5.6% |
| Public Administration | 5.1% |
| Information | 4.3% |
| Agriculture & Mining | 1.2% |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 0.6% |
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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.