Population 6,276 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Marlyville
Household size in Marlyville
| Period | Marlyville | New Orleans area | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.39 | 2.65 | 2.66 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.42 | 2.59 | 2.64 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.47 | 2.60 | 2.64 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.30 | 2.55 | 2.59 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.09 | −0.10 | −0.07 | −0.03 |
Households in Marlyville are small: just 2.30 people on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. That is typical of places where many people live alone or as couples, and fewer have children at home. Household size has edged down from 2.39 in 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Marlyville
| Period | Marlyville | New Orleans area | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 37.4 | 37.8 | 36.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 36.5 | 37.9 | 37.4 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 38.6 | 39.3 | 38.3 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 41.0 | 40.1 | 39.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | +3.6 | +2.3 | +2.2 | +2.3 |
Half of the people in Marlyville are younger than 41.0 and half are older, close to the national median of 40.1. The median age has climbed from 37.4 in 2006–10, as it has nationally. The youngest areas are in the southwest, the oldest in the north.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Marlyville
| Period | Marlyville | New Orleans area | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.4% | 16.1% | 14.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 12.2% | 16.0% | 15.1% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 6.9% | 13.8% | 14.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 15.3% | 15.3% | 15.2% | 11.6% |
| Change | +1.9 pts | −0.8 pts | +0.5 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head just over one in seven households in Marlyville (15.3%), well above the national share of 11.6%. That is in line with the rest of the New Orleans area. The single-parent share has risen 1.9 points since 2006–10, even as the national share fell.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Marlyville
Renters in Marlyville
| Period | Marlyville | New Orleans area | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 39.2% | 38.4% | 31.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 39.9% | 41.4% | 33.7% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 39.9% | 41.5% | 34.4% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 43.6% | 39.4% | 32.6% | 34.8% |
| Change | +4.5 pts | +1.0 pts | +0.9 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renting is more common in Marlyville than nationally: 43.6% of households rent their homes, against 34.8% for the U.S. Among homeowners, 37.1% have no mortgage at all, about the same as nationally. Renting is most common in the northeast and least common in the southeast. Since 2006–10, the renter share has risen 4.5 points, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Marlyville
| Period | Marlyville | New Orleans area | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 24.3% | 19.1% | 13.9% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 16.0% | 14.8% | 13.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 14.4% | 13.4% | 15.1% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 16.2% | 13.6% | 14.4% | 9.6% |
| Change | −8.0 pts | −5.6 pts | +0.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 16.2% of the housing in Marlyville, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Vacancy has fallen 8.0 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Marlyville
| Period | Marlyville | New Orleans area | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1945 | 1968 | 1977 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1940 | 1969 | 1979 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1941 | 1969 | 1981 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1946 | 1972 | 1984 | 1980 |
| Change | +0 | +4 | +7 | +6 |
The housing in Marlyville is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1946, against 1980 for the U.S., so buyers will find more older houses, some of them due for updates. The newest homes are mostly in the east, the oldest in the southwest.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Marlyville
| Period | Marlyville | New Orleans area | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,121 | $945 | $755 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,134 | $973 | $831 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,330 | $1,062 | $920 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,658 | $1,334 | $1,122 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$537 | +$389 | +$366 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Marlyville costs $1,658 a month with utilities, above the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $537 a month since 2006–10, up 48%, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 39.5% of the typical renter's income, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. Rents run highest in the southeast and lowest in the northeast.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Marlyville
Bachelor's degrees in Marlyville
| Period | Marlyville | New Orleans area | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 59.7% | 25.0% | 22.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 66.1% | 25.8% | 22.8% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 62.4% | 29.1% | 24.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 67.0% | 33.0% | 27.5% | 35.6% |
| Change | +7.3 pts | +8.0 pts | +5.5 pts | +7.2 pts |
College graduates are unusually common in Marlyville: 67.0% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's degree or higher, against 35.6% nationally. Education tends to track local incomes and the kinds of jobs nearby. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 7.3 points, mirroring the country.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Marlyville
| Period | Marlyville | New Orleans area | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 94.3% | 82.5% | 81.7% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 93.9% | 83.8% | 83.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 92.3% | 85.8% | 85.4% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 96.5% | 87.2% | 87.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +2.2 pts | +4.7 pts | +5.5 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in Marlyville: 96.5% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 2.2 points, as it has nationally. Marlyville has a higher share of high school graduates than the great majority of New Orleans neighborhoods.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Marlyville
| Period | Marlyville | New Orleans area | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.3% | 9.3% | 7.9% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 4.6% | 9.8% | 8.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 6.0% | 6.9% | 6.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 8.5% | 7.1% | 6.5% | 5.4% |
| Change | +4.2 pts | −2.2 pts | −1.4 pts | −2.7 pts |
Finding work has been harder in Marlyville: 8.5% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well above the national rate of 5.4%. Unemployment is up 4.2 points from 2006–10, even as the national rate fell. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Marlyville compared with nearby neighborhoods
| Neighborhood | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marlyville | 2.30 | 41.0 | 15.3% | 43.6% | 16.2% | 1946 | $1,658 | 67.0% | 96.5% | 8.5% |
| Gert Town | 2.44 | 28.2 | 27.1% | 82.4% | 24.7% | 1978 | $1,291 | 39.1% | 93.5% | 15.4% |
| Broadmoor | 2.50 | 40.4 | 8.7% | 41.5% | 15.9% | 1944 | $1,320 | 53.8% | 92.5% | 7.8% |
| Leonidas | 2.61 | 39.6 | 8.4% | 48.9% | 21.1% | 1941 | $1,545 | 45.1% | 89.8% | 6.0% |
| East Carollton | 2.13 | 38.7 | 6.1% | 48.5% | 19.6% | 1938 | $1,489 | 69.1% | 92.3% | 3.9% |
| Holly Grove | 2.48 | 40.1 | 12.4% | 61.1% | 18.9% | 1952 | $1,129 | 19.8% | 84.2% | 10.1% |
| Audubon | 2.81 | 30.3 | 6.7% | 34.7% | 19.1% | 1938 | $1,905 | 88.2% | 99.5% | 2.8% |
| Mid-City | 1.99 | 37.2 | 11.4% | 72.5% | 17.1% | 1950 | $1,439 | 51.0% | 88.0% | 4.6% |
| Milan | 2.32 | 42.1 | 11.9% | 59.4% | 28.2% | 1945 | $1,653 | 61.3% | 93.9% | 10.4% |
| Tulane Gravier | 1.88 | 40.2 | 12.6% | 71.8% | 23.3% | 1960 | $1,285 | 32.4% | 84.9% | 9.2% |
| Uptown | 2.12 | 44.8 | 5.1% | 37.6% | 21.6% | 1940 | $1,734 | 72.3% | 98.7% | 4.3% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Marlyville. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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