Marksville, LA

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Marksville Overview

5,034
TOTAL POPULATION
2,623
MALE POPULATION
2,411
FEMALE POPULATION
108.79
MALES / 100 FEMALES
91.92
FEMALES / 100 MALES
33.9
MEDIAN AGE
3.3
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.3
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$24,157
PER CAPITA INCOME
$43,750
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$33,635
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
21.0%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
79.0¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
$12,021
FAMILY INCOME DEFICIT
0.51
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
2,116
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
55.0%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
7.0%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Marksville Zip Codes

Marksville Area Codes

Race in Marksville

The most populous races in Marksville are White / Caucasian (2,654 | 52.7%), Black / African American (1,565 | 31.1%), and Two or more Races (752 | 14.9%).
Race in Marksville
Race# Population% Population
Asian00.0%
Black / African American1,56531.1%
Hawaiian / Pacific00.0%
Hispanic or Latino1162.3%
Native / Alaskan260.5%
White / Caucasian2,65452.7%
Two or more Races75214.9%
Some other Race370.7%
Total5,034100.0%

Ancestry in Marksville

The most populous ancestries reported in Marksville are French (1,223 | 24.3%), Irish (563 | 11.2%), American (556 | 11.0%), Subsaharan African (160 | 3.2%), and German (115 | 2.3%), together accounting for 52.0% of all Marksville residents.
Ancestry in Marksville
Ancestry# Population% Population
American55611.0%
Cajun470.9%
Cherokee551.1%
Choctaw260.5%
English250.5%
European380.7%
French1,22324.3%
French Canadian751.5%
German1152.3%
Irish56311.2%
Italian420.8%
Mexican791.6%
Subsaharan African1603.2%
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Immigrants in Marksville

Immigrants in Marksville
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
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Sex and Age in Marksville

Sex and Age in Marksville

The most populous age groups in Marksville are 5 to 9 Years (343 | 13.1%) for men and 40 to 44 Years (374 | 15.5%) for women.
Sex and Age in Marksville
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years285 (10.9%)127 (5.3%)
5 to 9 Years343 (13.1%)49 (2.0%)
10 to 14 Years119 (4.5%)243 (10.1%)
15 to 19 Years173 (6.6%)154 (6.4%)
20 to 24 Years145 (5.5%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 29 Years144 (5.5%)300 (12.4%)
30 to 34 Years163 (6.2%)362 (15.0%)
35 to 39 Years199 (7.6%)0 (0.0%)
40 to 44 Years71 (2.7%)374 (15.5%)
45 to 49 Years222 (8.5%)44 (1.8%)
50 to 54 Years119 (4.5%)145 (6.0%)
55 to 59 Years69 (2.6%)45 (1.9%)
60 to 64 Years69 (2.6%)236 (9.8%)
65 to 69 Years232 (8.8%)132 (5.5%)
70 to 74 Years23 (0.9%)94 (3.9%)
75 to 79 Years147 (5.6%)50 (2.1%)
80 to 84 Years37 (1.4%)33 (1.4%)
85 Years and over63 (2.4%)23 (0.9%)
Total2,623 (100.0%)2,411 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Marksville

Median Family Size in Marksville

The median family size in Marksville is 3.33 persons per family, with married-couple families (444 | 44.4%) accounting for the largest median family size of 4.24 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (44 | 4.4%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.09 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Marksville
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple444 (44.4%)4.24
Single Male/Father44 (4.4%)2.09
Single Female/Mother512 (51.2%)2.65
Total Families1,000 (100.0%)3.33

Median Household Size in Marksville

The median household size in Marksville is 2.32 persons per household, with married-couple households (444 | 22.5%) accounting for the largest median household size of 4.24 persons per household. non-family households (975 | 49.4%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.16 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Marksville
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple444 (22.5%)4.24
Single Male/Father44 (2.2%)3.27
Single Female/Mother512 (25.9%)2.80
Non-family975 (49.4%)1.16
Total Households1,975 (100.0%)2.32

Household Size by Marriage Status in Marksville

Out of a total of 1,975 households in Marksville, 1,000 (50.6%) are family households, while 975 (49.4%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 513, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 884.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Marksville
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-884 (44.8%)
2-Person Households513 (26.0%)82 (4.2%)
3-Person Households248 (12.6%)0 (0.0%)
4-Person Households122 (6.2%)0 (0.0%)
5-Person Households46 (2.3%)9 (0.5%)
6-Person Households71 (3.6%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,000 (50.6%)975 (49.4%)

Female Fertility in Marksville

Fertility by Age in Marksville

Average fertility rate in Marksville is 40.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 74.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 100.0% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Marksville
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years49 (100.0%)74.0
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0.0
Total49 (100.0%)40.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Marksville

36.7% of women with births (49) in Marksville are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 20 to 34 years age bracket with 63.3% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 20 to 34 years age bracket with 63.3% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Marksville
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years18 (36.7%)31 (63.3%)
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total18 (36.7%)31 (63.3%)

Fertility by Education in Marksville

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Marksville
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0.0
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)0.0
College or Associate's Degree31 (63.3%)50.0
Bachelor's Degree18 (36.7%)184.0
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Total49 (100.0%)40.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Marksville

63.3% of women with births in Marksville are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree are most likely to be married with 100.0% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of college or associate's degree are least likely to be married with 100.0% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Marksville
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
College or Associate's Degree0 (0.0%)31 (100.0%)
Bachelor's Degree18 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total18 (36.7%)31 (63.3%)

Income in Marksville

Income Overview in Marksville

Per Capita Income in Marksville is $24,157, while median incomes of families and households are $43,750 and $33,635 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income5,034$24,157
Median Family Income1,000$43,750
Mean Family Income1,000$57,449
Median Household Income1,975$33,635
Mean Household Income1,975$56,863
Income Deficit1,000$12,021
Wage / Income Gap (%)5,03420.97%
Wage / Income Gap ($)5,03479.03¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index5,0340.51

Earnings by Sex in Marksville

Average Earnings in Marksville are $32,557, $26,693 for men and $33,775 for women, a difference of 21.0%.
Earnings by Sex in Marksville
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male1,019 (48.6%)$26,693
Female1,078 (51.4%)$33,775
Total2,097 (100.0%)$32,557

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Marksville

The most common earnings brackets in Marksville are $12,500 to $14,999 for men (169 | 16.6%) and $75,000 to $99,999 for women (183 | 17.0%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Marksville
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less132 (13.0%)62 (5.8%)
$2,500 to $4,9990 (0.0%)34 (3.2%)
$5,000 to $7,4990 (0.0%)11 (1.0%)
$7,500 to $9,9990 (0.0%)67 (6.2%)
$10,000 to $12,49957 (5.6%)0 (0.0%)
$12,500 to $14,999169 (16.6%)0 (0.0%)
$15,000 to $17,49935 (3.4%)84 (7.8%)
$17,500 to $19,9990 (0.0%)2 (0.2%)
$20,000 to $22,49975 (7.4%)36 (3.3%)
$22,500 to $24,9999 (0.9%)94 (8.7%)
$25,000 to $29,99998 (9.6%)71 (6.6%)
$30,000 to $34,9999 (0.9%)153 (14.2%)
$35,000 to $39,999118 (11.6%)137 (12.7%)
$40,000 to $44,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$45,000 to $49,9990 (0.0%)18 (1.7%)
$50,000 to $54,9990 (0.0%)23 (2.1%)
$55,000 to $64,99939 (3.8%)0 (0.0%)
$65,000 to $74,999100 (9.8%)0 (0.0%)
$75,000 to $99,99998 (9.6%)183 (17.0%)
$100,000+80 (7.9%)103 (9.6%)
Total1,019 (100.0%)1,078 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Marksville

Average earnings in Marksville are $26,146 for men and $34,052 for women, a difference of 23.2%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $142,143, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $27,179. Women with an educational attainment of college or associate's degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $35,741, while those with college or associate's degree education have the smallest earnings of $35,741.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Marksville
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$27,179$0
High School Diploma$28,825$0
College or Associate's Degree--
Bachelor's Degree--
Graduate Degree$142,143$0
Total$26,146$34,052

Family Income in Marksville

Family Income Brackets in Marksville

According to the Marksville family income data, there are 296 families falling into the $75,000 to $99,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 29.6% of all families.
Family Income Brackets in Marksville
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,00025925.9%
$10,000 to $14,999252.5%
$15,000 to $24,999757.5%
$25,000 to $34,999767.6%
$35,000 to $49,999838.3%
$50,000 to $74,999434.3%
$75,000 to $99,99929629.6%
$100,000 to $149,99911211.2%
$150,000 to $199,999313.1%
$200,000+00.0%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Marksville

4-person families (122 | 12.2%) account for the highest median family income in Marksville with $105,806 per family, while 4-person families (122 | 12.2%) have the highest median income of $26,452 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Marksville
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families624 (62.4%)$0
3-Person Families137 (13.7%)$21,815
4-Person Families122 (12.2%)$105,806
5-Person Families46 (4.6%)$0
6-Person Families71 (7.1%)$0
7+ Person Families0 (0.0%)$0
Total1,000 (100.0%)$43,750

Family Income by Number of Earners in Marksville

Family Income by Number of Earners in Marksville
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners288 (28.8%)$7,414
1 Earner468 (46.8%)$0
2 Earners227 (22.7%)$87,377
3+ Earners17 (1.7%)$0
Total1,000 (100.0%)$43,750

Household Income in Marksville

Household Income Brackets in Marksville

With 340 households falling in the category, the $10,000 to $14,999 income range is the most frequent in Marksville, accounting for 17.2% of all households. In contrast, only 32 households (1.6%) fall into the $150,000 to $199,999 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Marksville
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,00020310.3%
$10,000 to $14,99934017.2%
$15,000 to $24,99928414.4%
$25,000 to $34,99921510.9%
$35,000 to $49,9991035.2%
$50,000 to $74,99922311.3%
$75,000 to $99,99929615.0%
$100,000 to $149,9991969.9%
$150,000 to $199,999321.6%
$200,000+854.3%

Household Income by Householder Age in Marksville

The median household income in Marksville is $33,635, with the highest median household income of $33,224 found in the 65+ years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 467 households (23.6%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $0, with 118 households (6.0%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Marksville
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years118 (6.0%)$0
25 to 44 Years704 (35.6%)$0
45 to 64 Years686 (34.7%)$0
65+ Years467 (23.6%)$33,224
Total1,975 (100.0%)$33,635

Poverty in Marksville

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Marksville

With 39.1% poverty level for males and 32.2% for females among the residents of Marksville, 5 year old males and 5 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 69 males (100.0%) and 49 females (100.0%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Marksville
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years197 (69.1%)65 (51.2%)
5 Years69 (100.0%)49 (100.0%)
6 to 11 Years120 (30.8%)0 (0.0%)
12 to 14 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years11 (7.3%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 24 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Years57 (35.6%)345 (52.1%)
35 to 44 Years99 (50.5%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 54 Years218 (69.2%)92 (48.7%)
55 to 64 Years14 (13.1%)128 (46.2%)
65 to 74 Years50 (19.6%)28 (12.9%)
75 Years and over58 (24.5%)53 (81.5%)
Total893 (39.1%)760 (32.2%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Marksville

According to the poverty statistics in Marksville, males aged 12 to 14 years and females aged 12 to 14 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 100.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Marksville
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years88 (30.9%)62 (48.8%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years270 (69.2%)0 (0.0%)
12 to 14 Years3 (100.0%)243 (100.0%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)20 (100.0%)
16 and 17 Years139 (92.7%)100 (100.0%)
18 to 24 Years118 (100.0%)34 (100.0%)
25 to 34 Years103 (64.4%)317 (47.9%)
35 to 44 Years97 (49.5%)374 (100.0%)
45 to 54 Years97 (30.8%)97 (51.3%)
55 to 64 Years93 (86.9%)149 (53.8%)
65 to 74 Years205 (80.4%)189 (87.1%)
75 Years and over179 (75.5%)12 (18.5%)
Total1,392 (60.9%)1,597 (67.8%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Marksville

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Marksville show that 23.9% or 106 of the total 444 families live below the poverty line. Families with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate of 74.0%, comprising of 77 families. On the other hand, families with 1 or 2 children have the lowest poverty rate of 0.0%, which includes 0 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Marksville
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children220 (88.3%)29 (11.7%)
1 or 2 Children91 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children27 (26.0%)77 (74.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total338 (76.1%)106 (23.9%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Marksville

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Marksville
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children0 (0.0%)80 (100.0%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)181 (41.9%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)261 (51.0%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Marksville

The poverty data for Marksville shows that 106 of the married-couple family households (23.9%) and 261 of the single-parent households (46.9%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 77 households (74.0%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with no children have the highest poverty rate, with 80 household (100.0%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Marksville
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children29 (11.7%)80 (100.0%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)181 (38.0%)
3 or 4 Children77 (74.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total106 (23.9%)261 (46.9%)

Employment Characteristics in Marksville

Employment by Class of Employer in Marksville

Among the 1,899 employed individuals in Marksville, private company employees (993 | 52.3%), state government employees (343 | 18.1%), and local government employees (300 | 15.8%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Marksville
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees99352.3%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)1316.9%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)1226.4%
Not-for-profit Organizations00.0%
Local Government Employees30015.8%
State Government Employees34318.1%
Federal Government Employees100.5%
Unpaid Family Workers00.0%
Total1,899100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Marksville

According to the labor force statistics for Marksville, out of the total population over 16 years of age (3,848), 55.0% or 2,116 individuals are in the labor force, with 7.0% or 148 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 25 to 29 years, with 85.8% or 381 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 55 to 59 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 27.5% or 11 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Marksville
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years34 (11.1%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Years118 (81.4%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 29 Years381 (85.8%)34 (8.9%)
30 to 34 Years324 (61.7%)56 (17.3%)
35 to 44 Years449 (69.7%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 54 Years347 (65.5%)46 (13.3%)
55 to 59 Years40 (35.1%)11 (27.5%)
60 to 64 Years194 (63.6%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years147 (30.6%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over81 (22.9%)0 (0.0%)
Total2,116 (55.0%)148 (7.0%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Marksville

According to labor force statistics for Marksville, 67.7% of individuals (1,734) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (2,562) are in the labor force, with 8.5% or 147 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of college / associate degree, with 90.9% or 900 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with less than high school education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 32.1% or 34 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Marksville
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School106 (21.2%)161 (32.1%)
High School Diploma406 (62.8%)115 (17.7%)
College / Associate Degree900 (90.9%)46 (4.6%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher323 (76.2%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,734 (67.7%)218 (8.5%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Marksville

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Marksville are Community & Social Service (254 | 12.9%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (167 | 8.5%), Health Technologists (167 | 8.5%), Management (136 | 6.9%), and Legal Services & Support (79 | 4.0%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Marksville

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Marksville, the most male-oriented occupations are Business & Financial (100.0%), Computers, Engineering & Science (100.0%), and Computers & Mathematics (100.0%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Community & Social Service (100.0%), Education, Arts & Media (100.0%), and Legal Services & Support (100.0%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Marksville
OccupationMaleFemale
Management70 (51.5%)66 (48.5%)
Business & Financial46 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Computers, Engineering & Science10 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Computers & Mathematics10 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Architecture & Engineering0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Life, Physical & Social Science0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Community & Social Service 0 (0.0%)254 (100.0%)
Education, Arts & Media0 (0.0%)74 (100.0%)
Legal Services & Support0 (0.0%)79 (100.0%)
Education Instruction & Library0 (0.0%)49 (100.0%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment0 (0.0%)52 (100.0%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating14 (8.4%)153 (91.6%)
Health Technologists14 (8.4%)153 (91.6%)
Total (Category)140 (22.8%)473 (77.2%)
Total (Overall)930 (47.3%)1,038 (52.7%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Marksville are Security & Protection (344 | 17.5%), Law Enforcement (206 | 10.5%), Cleaning & Maintenance (201 | 10.2%), Healthcare Support (152 | 7.7%), and Firefighting & Prevention (138 | 7.0%).
Services Occupations in Marksville

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Marksville, the most male-oriented occupations are Law Enforcement (100.0%), Security & Protection (84.9%), and Firefighting & Prevention (62.3%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (100.0%), Food Preparation & Serving (100.0%), and Cleaning & Maintenance (43.8%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Marksville
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support0 (0.0%)152 (100.0%)
Security & Protection292 (84.9%)52 (15.1%)
Firefighting & Prevention86 (62.3%)52 (37.7%)
Law Enforcement206 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Food Preparation & Serving0 (0.0%)42 (100.0%)
Cleaning & Maintenance113 (56.2%)88 (43.8%)
Personal Care & Service0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)405 (54.8%)334 (45.2%)
Total (Overall)930 (47.3%)1,038 (52.7%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Marksville are Sales & Related (193 | 9.8%), and Office & Administration (131 | 6.7%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Marksville

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Marksville
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related76 (39.4%)117 (60.6%)
Office & Administration17 (13.0%)114 (87.0%)
Total (Category)93 (28.7%)231 (71.3%)
Total (Overall)930 (47.3%)1,038 (52.7%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Marksville are Construction & Extraction (150 | 7.6%), Installation, Maintenance & Repair (83 | 4.2%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (26 | 1.3%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Marksville

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Marksville
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry26 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction & Extraction150 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair83 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)259 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Overall)930 (47.3%)1,038 (52.7%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Marksville are , and Transportation (33 | 1.7%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Marksville

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Marksville
OccupationMaleFemale
Production0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Transportation33 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Material Moving0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)33 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Overall)930 (47.3%)1,038 (52.7%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Marksville

Employment Industries in Marksville

The major employment industries in Marksville include Public Administration (531 | 27.0%), Retail Trade (243 | 12.3%), Arts, Entertainment & Recreation (235 | 11.9%), Health Care & Social Assistance (163 | 8.3%), and Construction (157 | 8.0%).
Employment Industries in Marksville

Employment Industries by Sex in Marksville

The Marksville industries that see more men than women are Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting (100.0%), Construction (100.0%), and Manufacturing (100.0%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Utilities (100.0%), Finance & Insurance (100.0%), and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing (100.0%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Marksville
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting26 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction157 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Manufacturing17 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Wholesale Trade63 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Retail Trade91 (37.4%)152 (62.5%)
Transportation & Warehousing26 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Utilities0 (0.0%)20 (100.0%)
Information74 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Finance & Insurance0 (0.0%)48 (100.0%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing0 (0.0%)15 (100.0%)
Professional & Scientific46 (36.8%)79 (63.2%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support78 (59.1%)54 (40.9%)
Educational Services9 (15.5%)49 (84.5%)
Health Care & Social Assistance0 (0.0%)163 (100.0%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation56 (23.8%)179 (76.2%)
Accommodation & Food Services35 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Public Administration252 (47.5%)279 (52.5%)
Total930 (47.3%)1,038 (52.7%)

Education in Marksville

School Enrollment in Marksville

The most common levels of schooling among the 1,528 students in Marksville are elementary school (371 | 24.3%), high school (290 | 19.0%), and middle school (262 | 17.2%).
School Enrollment in Marksville
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool22814.9%
Kindergarten936.1%
Elementary School37124.3%
Middle School26217.2%
High School29019.0%
College / Undergraduate1006.5%
Graduate / Professional18412.0%
Total1,528100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Marksville

Out of a total of 1,528 students who are enrolled in schools in Marksville, 237 (15.5%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 1,291 (84.5%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 5 to 9 year old has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 223 (56.9% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 10 to 14 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 362 (100.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Marksville
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds189 (93.1%)14 (6.9%)
5 to 9 Year Old169 (43.1%)223 (56.9%)
10 to 14 Year Olds362 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
15 to 17 Year Olds270 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 19 Year Olds34 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Year Olds9 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Year Olds94 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 Years and over164 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,291 (84.5%)237 (15.5%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Marksville

Liberal arts & history (167 | 30.9%), business (142 | 26.3%), education (79 | 14.6%), arts & humanities (75 | 13.9%), and psychology (28 | 5.2%) are the most common fields of study among 540 individuals in Marksville who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Marksville
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics00.0%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural132.4%
Physical & Health Sciences00.0%
Psychology285.2%
Social Sciences00.0%
Engineering101.8%
Multidisciplinary Studies00.0%
Science & Technology183.3%
Business14226.3%
Education7914.6%
Literature & Languages81.5%
Liberal Arts & History16730.9%
Visual & Performing Arts00.0%
Communications00.0%
Arts & Humanities7513.9%
Total540100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Marksville

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Marksville

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Marksville are males with 2 vehicles (343, accounting for 36.9%) and females with 2 vehicles (239, making up 35.4%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Marksville
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle160 (17.2%)0 (0.0%)
1 Vehicle290 (31.2%)550 (56.8%)
2 Vehicles343 (36.9%)239 (24.7%)
3 Vehicles68 (7.3%)180 (18.6%)
4 Vehicles69 (7.4%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Vehicles0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total930 (100.0%)969 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Marksville

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Marksville are 10 to 14 minutes (435 commuters, 24.1%), 5 to 9 minutes (321 commuters, 17.8%), and 60 to 89 minutes (283 commuters, 15.7%).
Commute Time in Marksville
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes854.7%
5 to 9 Minutes32117.8%
10 to 14 Minutes43524.1%
15 to 19 Minutes432.4%
20 to 24 Minutes522.9%
25 to 29 Minutes311.7%
30 to 34 Minutes1126.2%
35 to 39 Minutes683.8%
40 to 44 Minutes170.9%
45 to 59 Minutes1307.2%
60 to 89 Minutes28315.7%
90 or more Minutes22512.5%

Commute Time by Sex in Marksville

The most common commute times in Marksville are 10 to 14 minutes (250 commuters, 29.3%) for males and 60 to 89 minutes (210 commuters, 22.1%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Marksville
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes46 (5.4%)39 (4.1%)
5 to 9 Minutes130 (15.3%)191 (20.1%)
10 to 14 Minutes250 (29.3%)185 (19.5%)
15 to 19 Minutes35 (4.1%)8 (0.8%)
20 to 24 Minutes0 (0.0%)52 (5.5%)
25 to 29 Minutes0 (0.0%)31 (3.3%)
30 to 34 Minutes99 (11.6%)13 (1.4%)
35 to 39 Minutes31 (3.6%)37 (3.9%)
40 to 44 Minutes17 (2.0%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 59 Minutes31 (3.6%)99 (10.4%)
60 to 89 Minutes73 (8.6%)210 (22.1%)
90 or more Minutes140 (16.4%)85 (8.9%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Marksville

The most frequent times of departure to work in Marksville are 12:00 AM to 4:59 AM (311, 36.5%) for males and 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM (320, 33.7%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Marksville
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM311 (36.5%)0 (0.0%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM73 (8.6%)37 (3.9%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM139 (16.3%)0 (0.0%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM92 (10.8%)153 (16.1%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM0 (0.0%)70 (7.4%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM119 (14.0%)70 (7.4%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM86 (10.1%)320 (33.7%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM6 (0.7%)91 (9.6%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM0 (0.0%)86 (9.0%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM26 (3.0%)15 (1.6%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM0 (0.0%)66 (7.0%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM0 (0.0%)42 (4.4%)
Total852 (100.0%)950 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Marksville

Occupancy by Ownership in Marksville

Of the total 1,975 dwellings in Marksville, owner-occupied units account for 1,220 (61.8%), while renter-occupied units make up 755 (38.2%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Marksville
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units1,22061.8%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units75538.2%
Total Occupied Housing Units1,975100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Marksville

Occupancy by Household Size in Marksville
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household88444.8%
2-Person Household59530.1%
3-Person Household24812.6%
4+ Person Household24812.6%
Total Housing Units1,975100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Marksville

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Marksville
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household495 (56.0%)389 (44.0%)
2-Person Household408 (68.6%)187 (31.4%)
3-Person Household140 (56.5%)108 (43.5%)
4+ Person Household177 (71.4%)71 (28.6%)
Total Housing Units1,220 (61.8%)755 (38.2%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Marksville

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Marksville
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School113 (47.1%)127 (52.9%)
High School Diploma295 (52.9%)263 (47.1%)
College/Associate Degree452 (57.4%)336 (42.6%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher360 (92.5%)29 (7.5%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Marksville

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Marksville
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years48224.4%
35 to 44 Years34017.2%
45 to 54 Years33216.8%
55 to 64 Years35417.9%
65 to 74 Years25112.7%
75 to 84 Years1799.1%
85 Years and Over371.9%
Total1,975100.0%

Housing Finances in Marksville

Median Income by Occupancy in Marksville

Median Income by Occupancy in Marksville
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied1,220 (61.8%)$52,946
Renter-Occupied755 (38.2%)$24,222
Average1,975 (100.0%)$33,635

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Marksville

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Marksville
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,00054 (4.4%)83 (11.0%)
$5,000 to $9,99929 (2.4%)37 (4.9%)
$10,000 to $14,999216 (17.7%)123 (16.3%)
$15,000 to $19,99966 (5.4%)67 (8.9%)
$20,000 to $24,99967 (5.5%)84 (11.1%)
$25,000 to $34,99972 (5.9%)143 (18.9%)
$35,000 to $49,99951 (4.2%)52 (6.9%)
$50,000 to $74,999124 (10.2%)100 (13.3%)
$75,000 to $99,999259 (21.2%)37 (4.9%)
$100,000 to $149,999196 (16.1%)0 (0.0%)
$150,000 or more86 (7.0%)29 (3.8%)
Total1,220 (100.0%)755 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Marksville

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Marksville
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $300253 (20.7%)95 (12.6%)
$300 to $499184 (15.1%)52 (6.9%)
$500 to $799276 (22.6%)303 (40.1%)
$800 to $99971 (5.8%)231 (30.6%)
$1,000 to $1,499277 (22.7%)45 (6.0%)
$1,500 to $1,999151 (12.4%)0 (0.0%)
$2,000 to $2,4998 (0.7%)0 (0.0%)
$2,500 to $2,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$3,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,220 (100.0%)755 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Marksville

Housing Structures in Marksville

Housing Structures in Marksville
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached1,40070.9%
Single Unit, Attached321.6%
2 Unit Apartments20910.6%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments582.9%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments542.7%
10 or more Apartments261.3%
Mobile Home / Other1969.9%
Total1,975100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Marksville

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Marksville
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached1,110 (79.3%)290 (20.7%)
Single Unit, Attached6 (18.8%)26 (81.2%)
2 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)209 (100.0%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)58 (100.0%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)54 (100.0%)
10 or more Apartments0 (0.0%)26 (100.0%)
Mobile Home / Other104 (53.1%)92 (46.9%)
Total1,220 (61.8%)755 (38.2%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Marksville

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Marksville
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
2 or 3 Rooms0 (0.0%)184 (24.4%)
4 or 5 Rooms208 (17.1%)500 (66.2%)
6 or 7 Rooms797 (65.3%)71 (9.4%)
8 or more Rooms215 (17.6%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,220 (100.0%)755 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Marksville

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Marksville
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas355 (29.1%)223 (29.5%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas9 (0.7%)0 (0.0%)
Electricity846 (69.3%)532 (70.5%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels10 (0.8%)0 (0.0%)
No Fuel Used0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,220 (100.0%)755 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Marksville

Household Vehicle Usage in Marksville
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle160 (13.1%)212 (28.1%)
1 Vehicle524 (42.9%)402 (53.2%)
2 Vehicles371 (30.4%)125 (16.6%)
3 or more Vehicles165 (13.5%)16 (2.1%)
Total1,220 (100.0%)755 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Marksville

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Marksville

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units496724
Median Property Value$123,000$139,900
Median Household Income$35,083$31
Monthly Housing Costs$297$0
Real Estate Taxes$199$0

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Marksville

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Marksville
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,00097 (19.6%)13 (1.8%)
$50,000 to $99,99981 (16.3%)229 (31.6%)
$100,000 to $299,999286 (57.7%)451 (62.3%)
$300,000 to $499,99932 (6.5%)31 (4.3%)
$500,000 to $749,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$750,000 to $999,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$1,000,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total496 (100.0%)724 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Marksville

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Marksville
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,00072 (14.5%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $24,999103 (20.8%)11 (1.5%)
$25,000 to $34,99972 (14.5%)246 (34.0%)
$35,000 to $49,99930 (6.0%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $74,99987 (17.5%)21 (2.9%)
$75,000 to $99,99913 (2.6%)37 (5.1%)
$100,000 to $149,99964 (12.9%)246 (34.0%)
$150,000 or more55 (11.1%)132 (18.2%)
Total496 (100.0%)724 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Marksville

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Marksville
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x212 (42.7%)86,716 (11,977.3%)
2.0x to 2.9x48 (9.7%)260 (35.9%)
3.0x to 3.9x20 (4.0%)184 (25.4%)
4.0x or more209 (42.1%)36 (5.0%)
Total496 (100.0%)724 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Marksville

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Marksville
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $800421 (84.9%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,4990 (0.0%)611 (84.4%)
$800 to $1,49919 (3.8%)113 (15.6%)
Total496 (100.0%)724 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Marksville

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Marksville

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Marksville
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years506 (95.5%)24 (4.5%)
6 to 18 Years940 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
19 to 25 Years170 (69.7%)74 (30.3%)
26 to 34 Years662 (95.1%)34 (4.9%)
35 to 44 Years423 (74.2%)147 (25.8%)
45 to 54 Years504 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
55 to 64 Years384 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years461 (97.7%)11 (2.3%)
75 Years and older302 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total4,352 (93.8%)290 (6.2%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Marksville

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Marksville
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born506 (95.5%)24 (4.5%)
Foreign Born, Citizen940 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen170 (69.7%)74 (30.3%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Marksville

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Marksville
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,0001,403 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $49,999682 (89.4%)81 (10.6%)
$50,000 to $74,999545 (84.5%)100 (15.5%)
$75,000 to $99,999947 (92.7%)74 (7.2%)
$100,000 and over724 (95.4%)35 (4.6%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Marksville

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Marksville
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 6435 (82.1%)71 (13.4%)
6 to 18 Years577 (61.4%)363 (38.6%)
19 to 25 Years52 (21.3%)118 (48.4%)
25 to 34 Years368 (52.9%)305 (43.8%)
35 to 44 Years150 (26.3%)273 (47.9%)
45 to 54 Years361 (71.6%)311 (61.7%)
55 to 64 Years186 (48.4%)198 (51.6%)
65 to 74 Years446 (94.5%)272 (57.6%)
75 Years and over302 (100.0%)160 (53.0%)
Total2,877 (62.0%)2,071 (44.6%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Marksville

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Marksville
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years467 (76.3%)70 (17.0%)
18 to 34 Years19 (6.8%)138 (19.8%)
35 to 64 Years41 (6.6%)218 (26.0%)
65 to 74 Years113 (44.3%)66 (30.4%)
75 Years and over145 (61.2%)24 (36.9%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Marksville

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Marksville: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years139 (22.7%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)150 (17.9%)
65 to 74 Years98 (38.4%)10 (4.6%)
75 Years and over85 (35.9%)0 (0.0%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Marksville: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years181 (29.6%)70 (17.0%)
18 to 34 Years19 (6.8%)10 (1.4%)
35 to 64 Years41 (6.6%)51 (6.1%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over37 (15.6%)11 (16.9%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Marksville: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years273 (44.6%)70 (17.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)128 (18.4%)
35 to 64 Years41 (6.6%)79 (9.4%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over16 (6.8%)10 (15.4%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Marksville: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years24 (3.9%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)11 (1.6%)
35 to 64 Years25 (4.1%)66 (7.9%)
65 to 74 Years15 (5.9%)56 (25.8%)
75 Years and over95 (40.1%)3 (4.6%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Marksville: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years71 (11.6%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)11 (1.6%)
35 to 64 Years14 (2.3%)37 (4.4%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)6 (2.8%)
75 Years and over16 (6.8%)0 (0.0%)

Technology Access in Marksville

Computing Device Access in Marksville

Computing Device Access in Marksville
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop1,16158.8%
Smartphone1,61381.7%
Tablet98549.9%
No Computing Device1567.9%
Total1,975100.0%

Internet Access in Marksville

Internet Access in Marksville
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet00.0%
Broadband Home1,07754.5%
Cellular Data Only31916.2%
Satellite Internet21811.0%
No Internet38819.7%
Total1,975100.0%

Marksville Summary

Marksville is a city located in the parish of Avoyelles in the state of Louisiana. It is the parish seat and the largest city in the parish. The city is located on the banks of the Red River and is part of the Alexandria metropolitan area. The population of Marksville was 5,702 at the 2010 census, an increase of 165 since the 2000 census.

History

Marksville was founded in 1719 by Jean-Baptiste Le Moyne, Sieur de Bienville, the founder of New Orleans. The city was named after his friend, Marc-Antoine de la Marque, who was a French naval officer. The city was originally a trading post and was used as a base for French exploration of the area.
In 1803, the United States acquired the Louisiana Purchase from France, and Marksville became part of the Territory of Orleans. In 1805, the city was incorporated as a town and in 1811, it was incorporated as a city.
During the Civil War, Marksville was occupied by Union forces in 1863. After the war, the city was rebuilt and the economy began to grow. In the late 19th century, Marksville became a center for the lumber industry and the city's population began to grow.

Geography

Marksville is located at 31°7'25" North, 92°7'17" West (31.123611, -92.121389). The city is situated on the banks of the Red River, which forms the border between Louisiana and Texas. The city is located in the Central Louisiana region and is part of the Alexandria metropolitan area.
The city has a total area of 4.2 square miles, of which 4.1 square miles is land and 0.1 square miles is water. The terrain is mostly flat with some rolling hills. The climate is humid subtropical, with hot, humid summers and mild winters.

Economy

Marksville's economy is largely based on agriculture and tourism. The city is home to several large farms, which produce cotton, soybeans, corn, and other crops. The city is also home to several tourist attractions, including the Marksville State Historic Site, the Marksville Prehistoric Indian Site, and the Marksville State Park.
The city is also home to several manufacturing companies, including a paper mill, a furniture factory, and a plastics plant. The city is also home to several retail stores, restaurants, and other businesses.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, there were 5,702 people, 2,093 households, and 1,427 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,377.2 people per square mile. The racial makeup of the city was 63.2% White, 33.3% African American, 0.3% Native American, 0.5% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 0.7% from other races, and 1.9% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.2% of the population.
The median income for a household in the city was $30,938, and the median income for a family was $37,813. Males had a median income of $31,944 versus $20,917 for females. The per capita income for the city was $15,945. About 17.2% of families and 20.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 28.2% of those under age 18 and 16.2% of those age 65 or over.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Marksville?
Total Population of Marksville is 5,034.
What is the Total Male Population of Marksville?
Total Male Population of Marksville is 2,623.
What is the Total Female Population of Marksville?
Total Female Population of Marksville is 2,411.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Marksville?
There are 108.79 Males per 100 Females in Marksville.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Marksville?
There are 91.92 Females per 100 Males in Marksville.
What is the Median Population Age in Marksville?
Median Population Age in Marksville is 33.9 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Marksville
Average Family Size in Marksville is 3.3 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Marksville
Average Household Size in Marksville is 2.3 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Marksville?
Per Capita income in Marksville is $24,157.
What is the Median Family Income in Marksville?
Median Family Income in Marksville is $43,750.
What is the Median Household income in Marksville?
Median Household Income in Marksville is $33,635.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Marksville?
Income or Wage Gap in Marksville is 21.0%.
Women in Marksville earn 79.0 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Family Income Deficit in Marksville?
Family Income Deficit in Marksville is $12,021.
Families that are below poverty line in Marksville earn $12,021 less on average than the poverty threshold level.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Marksville?
Inequality or Gini Index in Marksville is 0.51.
How Large is the Labor Force in Marksville?
There are 2,116 People in the Labor Forcein in Marksville.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Marksville?
55.0% of People are in the Labor Force in Marksville.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Marksville?
Unemployment Rate in Marksville is 7.0%.