Marion Town, Louisiana
According to 2000 Census Bureau, there were 806 people, 400 households, and 290 families living in the town. The population density was 250.9 people per square mile (96.87/kmē), it is Louisiana's 81st least densely populated town. There were 379 housing units at an average density of 118.1 per square mile (45.6/kmē). The average household size was 2.47 people, and the average family size was 3.13 people. In the town Population was distributed with 29.3% under the age of 18, 8.8% from 18 to 24, 23.8% from 25 to 44, 24.2% from 45 to 64, and 13.9% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 85.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 83.9 males. The median age was 34.7 years, the median age of male residents at 33.7 and the median age of female residents at 36.4. The racial makeup of the town was 44.79% White, 54.09% Black or African American, 0.12% American Indian, 0% Asian, 0.12% Native Hawaiian, 0.74% from two or more races and 0.12% Other races.
The median income for a household in the town was $22417, it is the 107th poorest town in terms of median household income. The median income for a family in the town was $25962, it is 78th poorest town by median family income in Louisiana. The per capita income for the town was $10119, making its Louisiana's 49th lowest town by per capita income. The median income is $16034, The median income for males was $22050, compared to $11792 for females.
In 2000, 268 pupils and students, of which 123 are male and 145 are female, 33.25% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, total enrollment of student are in, 29 nursery or pri school, 10 kindergarten, 135 elementary school, 62 high school and 32 College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 806 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 806 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 805 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 805 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 799 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 798 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 790 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 778 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 764 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 752 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 750 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 15 | 14 | 29 |
| Kindergarten | 4 | 6 | 10 |
| Elementary school | 64 | 71 | 135 |
| High school | 30 | 32 | 62 |
| College or graduate school | 10 | 22 | 32 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marion town, Louisiana | $22417 | $25962 | $10119 |
| Union Parish, Louisiana | $29061 | $36035 | $14819 |
| Louisiana, United States | $32566 | $39774 | $16912 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |