Marksville City, Louisiana
According to 2000 Census Bureau, there were 5537 residents, 400 households, and 290 families in the city. The population density was 1358 people per square mile (524.33/km˛), it would be the 102nd most densely populated city in the U.S. state of Louisiana. There were 2198 housing units at an average density of 538.7 per square mile (207.99/km˛). It has an average household size was 2.57 persons, and the average family size was 3.15 persons. In the city the population was spread out, with 28.7% under the age of 18, 9.6% from 18 to 24, 27.2% from 25 to 44, 20.2% from 45 to 64, and 14.3% who were 65 or older. For every 100 males there were 125.1 females. For every 100 males age 18 and over, there were 139 females. The median age is 34.3 years, the median age of male residents at 31.7 and the median age of female residents at 35.8. The racial makeup of the city was 3155 White, 2137 Black or African American, 155 American Indian, 15 Asian, Native Hawaiian, 69 from two or more races and 6 Ohter races.
The median income for a household in the city was $20750, making it the 79th poorest city by median household income among the Louisiana. The median income for a family in the city was $25681, it is the 75th lowest city by median family income in the U.S. state of Louisiana. The per capita income for the city was $11546, making it the 107th poorest city by per capita income among the Louisiana. The median income was $13508, The median income for males was $22148 versus $9564 for females.
In 2000, 1426 pupils and students, of which 47.48% are male and 52.52% are female, 25.75% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, percentage of enrollment student are in, 7.43% nursery or pri school, 7.85% kindergarten, 48.88% elementary school, 24.05% high school and 11.78% College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 5537 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 5635 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 5611 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 5581 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 5620 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 5680 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 5653 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 5634 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 5734 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 5664 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 5684 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 41 | 65 | 106 |
| Kindergarten | 63 | 49 | 112 |
| Elementary school | 358 | 339 | 697 |
| High school | 180 | 163 | 343 |
| College or graduate school | 35 | 133 | 168 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marksville city, Louisiana | $20750 | $25681 | $11546 |
| Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana | $23851 | $29389 | $12146 |
| Louisiana, United States | $32566 | $39774 | $16912 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |