Marksville, Louisiana

Marksville: city in Louisiana

About

Marksville is a city located in the county of Avoyelles Parish in the U.S. state of Louisiana. Its population at the 2010 census was 5,702 and a population density of 456 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 5,271 inhabitants.

The city was created 232 years ago in 1793.

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Location of Marksville on Louisiana map.

Quick Facts about Marksville

Population 5,271 (2020)
Country United States of America
State Louisiana (United States)
County Avoyelles Parish
Postal code 71351
Area 12.5 km2
Latitude & Longitude 31.1280,-92.0662
Altitude 82 feet / 25 meters
Capital city Marksville is capital of Avoyelles Parish
Establishment January 01, 1794 (232 years ago)
Time Zone America/Chicago
Local time 19:31:42 (22nd April 2026)
Density 422 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth -8.18% (2010-2020)
Weather 79℉ Chance Showers And Thunderstorms 7-days weather
Avoyelles Parish Louisiana Incorporated and Unincorporated areas Marksville Highlighted locator map image
Avoyelles Parish Louisiana Incorporated and Unincorporated areas Marksville Highlighted locator map image

Geography

Marksville is located at 31°7'41"N 92°3'58"W (31.1279700, -92.0662400).

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Weather

79°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
5 to 10 mph SE Wednesday

A slight chance of rain showers before 7am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 7am and 4pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms...

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Official website of Marksville

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Demographics

According to census records, the population of Marksville decreased by 8.18% in 10 years.

Year Population % Change Method
2010 5,702 - census
2011 5,656 -0.81% estimation process
2012 5,622 -0.6% estimation process
2013 5,578 -0.79% estimation process
2014 5,533 -0.81% estimation process
2015 5,500 -0.6% estimation process
2016 5,484 -0.29% estimation process
2017 5,455 -0.53% estimation process
2018 5,387 -1.26% estimation process
2019 5,338 -0.92% estimation process
2020 5,271 -1.27% estimation process
Marksville zip code is 71351. County name: Avoyelles, County fips: 22009
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Services and Civic Places in Marksville

1US Agricultural Department

Dupuy Building, 313 N Monroe St, Marksville, LA 71351, United States View details

Phone: +13182539235 | Website available

People born in Marksville (22)

People born in Marksville, including politician Elaine Schwartzenburg Edwards, blues harmonica player Little Walter, politician John Holmes Overton, .

More notable people

  • Edwin Edwards (American politician, including Governor of Louisiana) he was born in 07/08/1927
  • Alvan Lafargue (American physician and mayor) he was born in 14/10/1883
  • Chad Lavalais (All-American college football player, professional football player, defensive lineman) he was born in 15/04/1979
  • D'Anthony Batiste (Player of American Football) he was born in 29/03/1982
  • F.O. "Potch" Didier (American sheriff) he was born in 17/11/1919
  • H. Claude Hudson (American businessman) he was born in 19/04/1886
  • Isaiah Greenhouse (American football player) he was born in 15/07/1987
  • Mel Didier (American baseball player, scout manager and executive) he was born in 15/06/1927
  • Proverb Jacobs (American football player (1935-2016)) he was born in 25/05/1935
  • Raymond Didier (American football and baseball coach, college athletics administrator) he was born in 07/01/1920
  • Raymond Laborde (American basketball player) he was born in 18/08/1927
  • Sherian Cadoria (First black female general in the United States Army) she was born in 26/01/1940
  • Harvey Fields (American lawyer and state senator) he was born in 31/05/1882
  • Malcolm Lafargue (American lawyer) he was born in 04/11/1908
  • Adolphe Lafargue (American politician) he was born in 03/10/1855
  • Alden J. Laborde he was born in 18/12/1915
  • Tommy Neck (American-football player (1939-2017)) he was born in 10/01/1939
  • Dylan Dauzat (actor) he was born in 02/11/1997

Nearby Schools and Colleges

Schools and campuses linked to Marksville, LA. Select a name to open its map and contact details.

Code Name City ZIP
159382 Louisiana State University-Alexandria Alexandria (LA) 71302-9121

Nearby Transit Stations (2)

Rail and bus stations connected to Marksville, LA. Select a station to open its map and address details.

Code Name Address Type
LFT Lafayette 133 East Grant St. RAIL
BTR Baton Rouge, Louisiana 1253 Florida St. BUS

Closest post offices linked to Marksville.

Post Office Name City ZIP
Marksvill Post Office Marksville (LA) 71351

Other cities in Avoyelles Parish

Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Avoyelles Parish , LA.

City Name Population Title
Broussard 13,076 Suburb city of Lafayette, located in Lafayette and St.
Bunkie 3,826 City in Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana, United States
Simmesport 2,032 Town in Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana, United States
Cottonport 1,867 Town in the United States
Mansura 1,342 City in Louisiana, United States of America
Moreauville 849 Human settlement in Louisiana, United States of America
Hessmer 749 Human settlement in Louisiana, United States of America
Plaucheville 228 Human settlement in Louisiana, United States of America

Distance to Other Cities

Marksville distances to largest Louisiana cities