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Marrero, LA

Population, income, housing, safety, climate and schools for Marrero - drawn straight from Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA, NCES, HUD and FEMA, refreshed on the 2024–2025 release cycle.

31,866
Residents
$45,633
Median income
$173,200
Median home
$1,331
Median rent (state)

Marrero - the verdict

Out of every US city with 1,000+ residents, Marrero places in the 13th percentile for household income. Source: Census ACS.

13th
percentile, household income
34th
percentile, home value
48th
percentile, median rent
📝 How we sourced this

Population, income, and housing-cost figures come from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-year estimates (B-series tables). Crime data uses FBI UCR; climate uses NOAA Climate Normals; school counts come from NCES Common Core of Data; permits use the Census Building Permits Survey (BPS). See our methodology page for the full ETL pipeline and OMB / FIPS join keys.

Data Snapshot: Marrero, LA

31,866 people live in Marrero, Louisiana - a small city by U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. Marrero households earn a median of $45,633 annually, in the lower quartile of U.S. cities for household income, with a poverty rate of 20.2%. Home values in Marrero run a median of $173,200, and the median resident age is 41.1 years. Educational attainment runs 12.2% of adults with a bachelor's degree or higher. Separately, 51.7% of working-age residents are in the labor force.

NOAA puts Marrero's yearly average temperature at 68.4°F with 66.1 inches of precipitation per year.

Living costs in Louisiana run below the national norm: the state registers 88.2 on a 100-equals-national-average index (Well Below Average) per BEA Regional Price Parities 2024. Statewide, HUD pegs Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom unit at $1,331 monthly. Monthly utility costs average around $212 across Louisiana, per EIA 2023 residential energy estimates. Commute times here average 21.9 minutes, with 79.3% driving alone and 3.2% working from home, per Census ACS commuting data. On FEMA's National Risk Index, this area rates 98.3 out of 100 for natural-hazard exposure (Very High).

Population

31,866 residents

Census ACS 2023 - Louisiana

Median Household Income

$45,633 /yr

Poverty 20.2%

Cost of Living Index (state)

88.2 (US=100)

Well Below Average - BEA RPP 2024, Louisiana average

How does Marrero compare to other US cities?

Here's how Marrero stacks up against the full field of US cities (population 1,000+), computed live from Census and FBI data.

Household income 13% higher than other cities
Home value 34% pricier than other cities
Median rent 48% pricier than other cities

"Safer than" reflects total crime rate from FBI UCR; the others use Census ACS estimates.

How we calculate these percentiles & ranks

Each percentile compares Marrero against every qualifying US city; each in-state rank narrows that to Louisiana only. Full formula and direction notes: methodology.

Louisiana-relative analysis

Median Gross Rent places Marrero toward the top of Louisiana's cities

Among the 477 Louisiana cities PlainCities tracks with reported median gross rent data, Marrero ranks #1 - the 87th percentile within the state. This is a different, narrower cut than the nationwide percentiles above: it compares Marrero only against its own state's cities, not the full US field.

Median Household Income
#256 of 426
40th percentile in Louisiana
Median Gross Rent
#1 of 477
87th percentile in Louisiana
Median Home Value
#161 of 419
62nd percentile in Louisiana
Poverty Rate
#172 of 475
64th percentile in Louisiana
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
#285 of 477
40th percentile in Louisiana

Ranked by raw value (highest first); a higher rank is not automatically "better" for every measure, see each metric's own context above. This is a comparison within Louisiana only, not a livability score. See the methodology for the source and calculation.

13thIncome percentile

13th percentile nationally for median household income. Source: Census ACS 2023 / FBI UCR 2023.

How Marrero's home value compares nationally

Median home value vs. every US city (population 1,000+)

$173,200 Among the most affordable more affordable than 66% of 15,600 US cities

$0–$25,000: 5 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $25,000–$50,000: 54 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $50,000–$75,000: 352 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $75,000–$100,000: 1,086 US cities (7%). Below this entry. $100,000–$125,000: 1,516 US cities (10%). Below this entry. $125,000–$150,000: 1,170 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $150,000–$175,000: 1,278 US cities (8%). This entry sits in this band. $175,000–$200,000: 1,229 US cities (8%). Above this entry. $200,000–$225,000: 1,035 US cities (7%). Above this entry. $225,000–$250,000: 976 US cities (6%). Above this entry. $250,000–$275,000: 754 US cities (5%). Above this entry. $275,000–$300,000: 712 US cities (5%). Above this entry. $300,000–$325,000: 521 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $325,000–$350,000: 526 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $350,000–$375,000: 465 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $375,000–$400,000: 393 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $400,000–$425,000: 317 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $425,000–$450,000: 300 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $450,000–$475,000: 307 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $475,000–$500,000: 250 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $500,000–$525,000: 160 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $525,000–$550,000: 156 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $550,000–$575,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $575,000–$600,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $600,000–$625,000: 163 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $625,000–$650,000: 167 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $650,000–$675,000: 135 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $675,000–$700,000: 101 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $700,000–$725,000: 95 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $725,000–$750,000: 71 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $750,000–$775,000: 65 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $775,000–$800,000: 70 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $800,000–$825,000: 57 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $825,000–$850,000: 67 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $850,000–$875,000: 60 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $875,000–$900,000: 58 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $900,000–$925,000: 47 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $925,000–$950,000: 37 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $950,000–$975,000: 31 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $975,000–$1,000,000: 470 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $1,000,000–$1,025,000: 0 US cities (0%). Above this entry. Marrero $0 $1,025,000 every US city, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $25K-wide band; taller bars hold more US cities. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2023

Income distribution context

Household income distribution - Marrero, LA Marrero, LA's reported median household income shown against the U.S. national quintile-share pattern (not Marrero, LA-specific quintile data). The Lorenz curve traces the national cumulative income share against cumulative population share, perfect equality is the diagonal; observed inequality bows below. $ Household Income Distribution Marrero, LA median $45,633/yr, vs. U.S. national quintile pattern QUINTILE SHARE OF AGGREGATE INCOME Lowest 20% 3.4% Second 20% 9.2% Middle 20% 15.1% Fourth 20% 23.2% Top 20% 49.1% LORENZ CURVE cumulative income vs. population 100% 0% 100% pop. 0%
Marrero, LA's median household income (Census ACS 5-year estimate) plotted against the U.S. national income-quintile distribution pattern for context; the quintile shares and Lorenz curve are national figures, not computed specifically for Marrero, LA. Diagonal = perfect equality.

Key socioeconomic indicators

Bachelor's degree or higher (adults 25+) 12.2%

Census ACS S1501, educational attainment

Poverty rate (households below FPL) 20.2%

Census ACS S1701, poverty status

Labor force participation (adults 16+) 51.7%

Census ACS S2301, share of working-age residents in the labor force

Population
31,866
Median Income
$45,633
Median Home Value
$173,200
Median Age
41.1
Poverty Rate
20.2%
Labor force participation
51.7%
Bachelor's Degree+
12.2%

Climate

Avg Temperature
68.4°F
Annual Precipitation
66.1"
Annual Snowfall
N/A

Schools

Total Schools
9
Public schools in this city

Commute Patterns

How workers travel to work, Census ACS 2023

Average Commute Time
21.9 minutes
Drive Alone
79.3%
Carpool
14.6%
Public Transit
1.2%
Walk
1.1%
Work from Home
3.2%
Other
0.6%

Based on 12,928 workers 16 and over.

Monthly Utility Costs

State-average estimates for Louisiana - EIA 2023 residential energy data

Electricity
$130
avg/month
Natural Gas
$40
avg/month
Water & Sewer
$42
avg/month
Total Utilities
$212
estimated/month

Estimates reflect Louisiana state averages. Actual costs vary by home size, usage, and local rates. Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023.

Living Costs & Risk

Cost of living is a Louisiana state average from BEA; rent and hazard risk are county-level figures from HUD and FEMA for the county Marrero sits in

Cost of Living Index
88.2
Well Below Average
US average = 100 · BEA RPP 2024
Typical 2-BR Rent
$1,331/mo
HUD Fair Market Rent
County-level FMR estimate
Natural Hazard Risk
98.3 / 100
Very High
FEMA NRI composite score (county)

Similar Cities in Louisiana

Houma
32,760 people
Central
29,603 people
Prairieville
35,010 people
Slidell
28,664 people
Laplace
28,480 people
New Iberia
27,926 people

Cities of a Similar Size Nationwide

Population-matched peers from other states, closest to Marrero's 31,866 residents (Census ACS 5-Year 2023).

Elizabethtown, KY
31,870 people
Laramie, WY
31,848 people
Michigan City, IN
31,894 people
Oceanside, NY
31,907 people
Carlsbad, NM
31,813 people
Pekin, IL
31,812 people

Cities with a Similar Household Income Nationwide

Median-household-income-matched peers from other states, closest to Marrero's $45,633 (Census ACS 5-Year 2023, table B19013).

Laureles, TX
$45,640 median income
McCaysville, GA
$45,625 median income
Monticello, GA
$45,625 median income
Warm Springs, GA
$45,625 median income
Tilden, IL
$45,625 median income
Holiday Woods, IN
$45,625 median income

Race & Ethnicity Composition

Race and ethnicity - Marrero, LA Race categories sum to one hundred percent per Census methodology. Hispanic or Latino is shown separately as an ethnicity overlay; it cuts across all race categories per OMB Directive 15. Race & Ethnicity Composition Marrero, LA - Census ACS, OMB race + ethnicity categories RACE, sums to 100% 33.7% 50.6% 6.3% ETHNICITY, Hispanic or Latino (any race) 8.0% White 33.7% Black or African American 50.6% Asian 6.3% American Indian 0.5% Native Hawaiian 0.2% Some other race 3.9% Two or more races 4.9% Per OMB Directive 15: Hispanic/Latino ethnicity is reported separately from the race categories.
Race categories sum to 100%. Hispanic or Latino ethnicity is reported separately and cuts across race per Census/OMB methodology.

City-level race and ethnicity, Census ACS 5-year 2023 (tables B02001, B03001), OMB Directive 15 categories.

How Marrero compares to nearby Louisiana cities

Population + median household income, sourced from Census Bureau ACS 5-year B01001 (population) and B19013 (median household income).

City Population Median Household Income
Marrero (this city) 31,866 $45,633
Houma 32,760 $54,637
Central 29,603 $90,091
Prairieville 35,010 $115,610
Census ACS 5-year FIPS LA NOAA Normals NCES CCD OMB Bulletin 23-01

What do people ask about Marrero, LA?

What is the population of Marrero, LA? +

Marrero, LA has a population of 31,866 according to U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the median household income in Marrero, LA? +

Marrero households earn a median of $45,633 annually, based on Census ACS 2023 data.

What is the cost of living in Marrero? +

BEA does not publish a city-level cost-of-living figure for Marrero; the closest available measure is the Louisiana state average, a cost of living index of 88.2 (U.S. average = 100), rated "Well Below Average" based on BEA Regional Price Parities 2024 data. Costs within Louisiana vary by metro area.

What is the median home value in Marrero, LA? +

Homes in Marrero carry a median value of $173,200, according to Census ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the climate like in Marrero? +

Marrero has an average annual temperature of 68.4°F, 66.1 inches of precipitation. Source: NOAA Climate Normals.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year 2023, NOAA Climate Normals, NCES CCD, Census ACS B08301/B08136, U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023, BEA Regional Price Parities 2024, HUD Fair Market Rents 2026, FEMA National Risk Index.

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Primary sources: Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA Climate Normals, NCES.

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