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Marrero CDP, LA

ZIP 70072 — People & Community

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Working ClassLarge CommunityLow Snow Area

Demographics, education attainment, health access, and community lifestyle

Population & Demographics in 70072

70072 has a population of 55,641 with a median age of 40.7 yrs (48.2% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
42.4%-31% vs US avg
x
Black
39.8%+221% vs US avg
x
Asian
5.2%-12% vs US avg
x
Hispanic
11.9%-36% vs US avg
x
Other / Two+
0.6%
x
Age Groups
0–17
21.8%-1% vs US avg
x
18–64
61.1%-1% vs US avg
x
65+
17.1%+5% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
20.2%+82% vs US avg
x
High school
31.8%+21% vs US avg
x
Some college
31.9%+10% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
16.1%-52% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
43.6%-9% vs US avg
x
Never married
34.9%+3% vs US avg
x
Divorced
12.9%+26% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
8.6%
x
Diversity Index
64/100

Higher = more diverse (Simpson index from race/ethnicity)

Social & household profile

Poverty, nativity, veterans, disability, family structure, and births (ACS).

Poverty Rate
19.3%+68% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
21.8%+57% vs US avg
x
Veterans
5.5%-9% vs US avg
x
Disability
19.9%+48% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
12.8%+58% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
67.0%+1054% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
FrenchItalianGerman

Health & Community Indicators in 70072

Poverty Rate
19.3%+68% vs US avg
x
Veterans
5.5%-9% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
21.8%+57% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
12.8%+58% vs US avg
x
Disability
19.9%+48% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
8.0%+0% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
19.4%+66% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.1%-99% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
67.0%+1054% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population55,641
Median age40.7
Poverty rate19.3%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White42.4%
Hispanic11.9%
Black39.8%
Asian5.2%
Foreign-born21.8%