Population 38,582 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Marrero
Household size in Marrero
| Period | Marrero | New Orleans area | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.95 | 2.65 | 2.66 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.76 | 2.59 | 2.64 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.71 | 2.60 | 2.64 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.73 | 2.55 | 2.59 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.22 | −0.10 | −0.07 | −0.03 |
Households in Marrero average 2.73 people, about the same as the country as a whole (2.65). The typical household here is bigger than in the New Orleans area overall, where it has 2.55 people. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 2.95, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 Marrero
| Period | Marrero | New Orleans area | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 37.2 | 37.8 | 36.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 38.3 | 37.9 | 37.4 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 41.2 | 39.3 | 38.3 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 40.4 | 40.1 | 39.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | +3.2 | +2.3 | +2.2 | +2.3 |
Half of the people in Marrero are younger than 40.4 and half are older, close to the national median of 40.1. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 37.2, in line with the national trend. The youngest areas are in the west, the oldest in the southeast.
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 Marrero
| Period | Marrero | New Orleans area | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 17.9% | 16.1% | 14.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 19.2% | 16.0% | 15.1% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 17.2% | 13.8% | 14.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 17.1% | 15.3% | 15.2% | 11.6% |
| Change | −0.8 pts | −0.8 pts | +0.5 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head about one in six households in Marrero (17.1%), well above the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share has edged down 0.8 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
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 Marrero
Renters in Marrero
| Period | Marrero | New Orleans area | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 27.7% | 38.4% | 31.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 32.4% | 41.4% | 33.7% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 28.5% | 41.5% | 34.4% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 29.5% | 39.4% | 32.6% | 34.8% |
| Change | +1.8 pts | +1.0 pts | +0.9 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in Marrero own their homes; 29.5% rent, a little below the national share of 34.8%. Among homeowners, 52.3% have no mortgage at all, well above the national share of 39.8%. Renting is most common in the northwest and least common in the southeast. The renter share has risen 1.8 points since 2006–10, as it has 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 Marrero
| Period | Marrero | New Orleans area | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.3% | 19.1% | 13.9% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 8.5% | 14.8% | 13.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 9.6% | 13.4% | 15.1% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 10.7% | 13.6% | 14.4% | 9.6% |
| Change | −1.6 pts | −5.6 pts | +0.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy in Marrero is close to the national rate: 10.7% of homes are empty, against 9.6%. The rate is lower than in the New Orleans area overall (13.6%). Vacancy is down 1.6 points from 2006–10, as it has 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 Marrero
| Period | Marrero | New Orleans area | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1973 | 1968 | 1977 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1974 | 1969 | 1979 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1975 | 1969 | 1981 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1977 | 1972 | 1984 | 1980 |
| Change | +4 | +4 | +7 | +6 |
Homes in Marrero are about the same age as the nation's housing: the median home was built in 1977, versus 1980 nationally. Homes here are newer than in the New Orleans area as a whole, where the median home dates to 1972. The median year built has moved up from 1973 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the southeast, while the northeast has the oldest housing.
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 Marrero
| Period | Marrero | New Orleans area | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $871 | $945 | $755 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $943 | $973 | $831 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,011 | $1,062 | $920 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,230 | $1,334 | $1,122 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$359 | +$389 | +$366 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Marrero costs $1,230 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $359 a month since 2006–10, up 41%, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 35.5% of the typical renter's income, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the center; the highest are in the southeast.
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 Marrero
Bachelor's degrees in Marrero
| Period | Marrero | New Orleans area | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.9% | 25.0% | 22.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 11.3% | 25.8% | 22.8% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 14.5% | 29.1% | 24.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 16.9% | 33.0% | 27.5% | 35.6% |
| Change | +6.0 pts | +8.0 pts | +5.5 pts | +7.2 pts |
Fewer adults in Marrero have a four-year degree than in the country as a whole: 16.9%, against 35.6% nationally. The share with a degree is up 6.0 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally.
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 Marrero
| Period | Marrero | New Orleans area | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 75.4% | 82.5% | 81.7% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 77.2% | 83.8% | 83.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 80.5% | 85.8% | 85.4% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 78.9% | 87.2% | 87.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +3.5 pts | +4.7 pts | +5.5 pts | +4.3 pts |
Just over one in five adults in Marrero never finished high school, well above the national share: only 78.9% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. The share with a diploma is up 3.5 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Marrero has a lower share of high school graduates than the great majority of Louisiana cities.
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 Marrero
| Period | Marrero | New Orleans area | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.5% | 9.3% | 7.9% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 7.9% | 9.8% | 8.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 6.1% | 6.9% | 6.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 8.3% | 7.1% | 6.5% | 5.4% |
| Change | +1.8 pts | −2.2 pts | −1.4 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Marrero runs well above the national rate: 8.3% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4%. Since 2006–10, unemployment has risen 1.8 points, 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).
Marrero compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marrero | 2.73 | 40.4 | 17.1% | 29.5% | 10.7% | 1977 | $1,230 | 16.9% | 78.9% | 8.3% |
| Estelle | 2.87 | 40.1 | 16.0% | 12.0% | 7.9% | 1984 | $1,193 | 18.9% | 79.5% | 8.0% |
| Woodmere | 3.13 | 36.1 | 27.8% | 21.4% | 7.8% | 1981 | $1,343 | 16.9% | 79.4% | 8.7% |
| Westwego | 2.44 | 41.5 | 15.8% | 50.0% | 15.2% | 1968 | $950 | 18.1% | 77.6% | 5.1% |
| Harvey | 2.56 | 41.6 | 18.6% | 41.0% | 8.6% | 1978 | $1,292 | 20.4% | 83.6% | 7.5% |
| Gretna | 2.29 | 40.1 | 16.6% | 51.2% | 9.2% | 1969 | $1,256 | 25.9% | 78.3% | 5.3% |
| Bridge City | 2.63 | 35.6 | 19.5% | 39.5% | 14.6% | 1973 | $1,385 | 8.6% | 75.9% | 11.4% |
| Timberlane | 3.00 | 36.0 | 17.4% | 26.5% | 7.2% | 1980 | $1,554 | 24.4% | 90.0% | 11.4% |
| Terrytown | 2.88 | 36.5 | 21.3% | 50.7% | 7.6% | 1977 | $1,273 | 21.1% | 79.3% | 10.3% |
| St. Rosalie | 2.87 | 40.5 | 1.8% | 49.4% | 23.0% | 1991 | $1,768 | 21.5% | 94.5% | 2.2% |
| Avondale | 3.02 | 33.8 | 32.6% | 13.5% | 7.9% | 1972 | $1,315 | 22.4% | 83.5% | 8.5% |
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 Marrero. 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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