Marrero is a CDP located in Jefferson Parish Louisiana. Marrero has a 2024 population of 31,813. Marrero is currently declining at a rate of -0.3% annually but its population has increased by 0.2% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 31,751 in 2020.
The average household income in Marrero is $59,057 with a poverty rate of 22.19%. The median age in Marrero is 41.1 years: 38.1 years for males, and 44 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Marrero was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 16,115 | 50.57% |
| White | 10,728 | 33.67% |
| Asian | 2,005 | 6.29% |
| Two or more races | 1,566 | 4.91% |
| Other race | 1,254 | 3.94% |
| Native American | 145 | 0.46% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 53 | 0.17% |
Black or African American
White
Asian
Two or more races
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 12,555 | 2.52 | 67.1 | 32.9 |
| Non Family | 4,796 | 1.13 | 63.9 | 36.1 |
| Married | 4,110 | 3.2 | 87.5 | 12.5 |
| Female | 3,074 | 3.6 | 42.3 | 57.7 |
| Male | 575 | 3.54 | 80.7 | 19.3 |
3.33
Average Family Size
2.52
Average Household Size
67.1%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 2,973 | 13.68% |
| Associates Degree | 1,374 | 6.32% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,672 | 7.69% |
| Graduate Degree | 988 | 4.55% |
| High School Graduate | 7,180 | 33.04% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 1,819 | 8.37% |
| Some College | 5,723 | 26.34% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 10,039 | 7,716 | 1,180 |
| White | 8,163 | 6,491 | 942 |
| Hispanic | 1,535 | 1,189 | 69 |
| Asian | 1,410 | 1,015 | 444 |
| Other Race | 814 | 669 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 757 | 642 | 89 |
| Native American | 94 | 52 | 0 |
| Islander | 53 | 53 | 5 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among islander people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 31.49%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $45,861 | $50,658 | $42,304 |
| Graduate Degree | $60,344 | $60,170 | $61,471 |
| High School Graduate | $36,823 | $48,737 | $30,966 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $20,876 | $23,358 | $16,825 |
| Overall | $37,823 | $48,525 | $32,719 |
| Some College | $41,389 | $53,810 | $34,086 |
$37,823
Average Earnings
$48,525
Average Male
$32,719
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
86.89% of Marrero residents speak only English, while 13.11% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 6.26% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 16,035 | 4,189 | 26.12% |
| White | 9,861 | 1,649 | 16.72% |
| Hispanic | 2,532 | 845 | 33.37% |
| Multiple | 1,552 | 493 | 31.77% |
| Other | 1,253 | 227 | 18.12% |
| Asian | 1,985 | 53 | 2.67% |
| Native | 145 | 9 | 6.21% |
22.19%
Overall Poverty Rate
19.03%
Male Poverty Rate
24.88%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Marrero is Hispanic, with 33.37% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Marrero is Asian, with 2.67% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 6.67%. Among those working part-time, it was 19.98%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 31.04%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 27.13% |
| High School | 21.53% |
| Some College | 15.99% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 8.35% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 51.04% |
| Male Unemployed | 30.9% |
| Female Employed | 16.55% |
| Male Employed | 3.5% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $58,360 | $70,907 |
| Households | $45,633 | $59,057 |
| Married Families | $84,079 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $28,351 | $37,083 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
36.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
40.5%
Male Marriage Rate
33.1%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
1,218
Number of Veterans
1,053
Male Veterans
165
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 496 |
| Second Gulf War | 345 |
| First Gulf War | 115 |
| Korea | 98 |
| World War II | 57 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 387 |
| 65 to 74 | 297 |
| 18 to 34 | 226 |
| 55 to 64 | 178 |
| 35 to 54 | 130 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 699 | 7.69% |
| Black | 400 | 3.26% |
| Hispanic | 55 | 3.4% |
| 2+ Races | 42 | 4.89% |
| Asian | 39 | 2.23% |
| Other Race | 29 | 3.51% |
| Native American | 9 | 9.57% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
20.15%
Veteran Poverty Rate
33.17%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
55.9%
Labor Force Participation
51.7%
Employment Rate
7.1%
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
79.64%
Born in Marrero
90.51%
Native Born
9.49%
Foreign Born
3.33%
Non Citizen
6.17%
Naturalized
90.51% of Marrero residents were born in the United States, with 79.64% having been born in Louisiana. 3.33% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 31,813 | -95 | -0.3% |
| 2023 | 31,908 | -95 | -0.3% |
| 2022 | 32,003 | 75 | 0.23% |
| 2021 | 31,928 | 177 | 0.56% |
| 2020 | 31,751 | 857 | 2.77% |
| 2019 | 30,894 | -1,194 | -3.72% |
| 2018 | 32,088 | 663 | 2.11% |
| 2017 | 31,425 | -29 | -0.09% |
| 2016 | 31,454 | -284 | -0.89% |
| 2015 | 31,738 | -1,525 | -4.58% |
| 2014 | 33,263 | 439 | 1.34% |
| 2013 | 32,824 | 308 | 0.95% |
| 2012 | 32,516 | -929 | -2.78% |
| 2011 | 33,445 | 304 | 0.92% |
| 2010 | 33,141 | 0 | 0% |