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Marksville, LA
City in Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana.
Population
4,905
Land area
4.8sq mi
People per sq mi
1,019
ZIP codes
0
Marksville and its ZIP codes
Marksville at a glance
- Marksville is about 9.5 times as dense as Louisiana as a whole.
- The median household income is $36,202, 40% below the Louisiana median of $60,756.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $151,900 (30% below Louisiana) and median rent is $670 a month.
Local data for Marksville, LA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Marksville, LA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$36,202
Poverty rate
34.6%
Median home value
$151,900
Median rent
$670/mo
Homeownership
59.2%
Bachelor's or higher
15.1%
Median age
34.8
Average commute
34.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: French Americans (885), Irish Americans (212), German Americans (177).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Avoyelles Parish. PPP loans are for Marksville.
Unemployment rate
4.1%
Aug 2026, -0.5 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$42,879
9,785 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$50,360
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$266M
FY 2026, $6,700 per person
How people get to work
Marksville, LA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone78.1%
- Carpooled8.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked7.2%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.0%
- Worked from home4.8%
Average one-way commute: 34.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Marksville, LA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
280
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
752
4.6% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
93° / 39°F
61.6 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone3 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Marksville, LA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
45.0%
U.S. 33.3% +11.7 pts
Diabetes
18.6%
U.S. 12.1% +6.5 pts
Smoking
23.3%
U.S. 12.8% +10.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
11.3%
U.S. 11.1% about the same
Cities near Marksville
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| MansuraTown | 4 mi | 2.9 |
| Fifth WardCensus-designated place | 5.4 mi | 5.2 |
| HessmerVillage | 6.1 mi | 0.8 |
| MoreauvilleVillage | 8.2 mi | 3 |
| CottonportTown | 9.6 mi | 2 |
| BordelonvilleCensus-designated place | 9.9 mi | 4.3 |
| EchoCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 1.7 |
| PlauchevilleVillage | 12 mi | 1.5 |
| Center PointCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 4.7 |
| EvergreenTown | 12 mi | 1 |
| BunkieCity | 14 mi | 3 |
| CheneyvilleTown | 15 mi | 1 |
| DevilleCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 13.1 |
| SimmesportTown | 18 mi | 2.2 |
| LecompteTown | 20 mi | 1.1 |
| MorrowCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 1.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Marksville, LA in?
- Marksville is in Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana.
- What is the population of Marksville, LA?
- About 4,905 people live in Marksville, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Marksville?
- Nearby places include Mansura (4 mi), Fifth Ward (5.4 mi), Hessmer (6.1 mi), Moreauville (8.2 mi), Cottonport (9.6 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023