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 231 years ago in 1793.
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 |
| Altitude : | 82 feet / 25 meters |
| Capital city : | Marksville is capital of Avoyelles Parish |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1794 (231 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 05:29:38 (5th December 2025) |
| Density : | 422 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -8.18% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Marksville is located at 31°7'41"N 92°3'58"W (31.1279700, -92.0662400).
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- Official Website
Official website of Marksville
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 |
People born in Marksville (22)
People born in Marksville, including politician Elaine Schwartzenburg Edwards, blues harmonica player Little Walter, politician John Holmes Overton, .
List
- 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
Schools in Marksville
College & universities near Marksville, LA
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 159382 | Louisiana State University-Alexandria | Alexandria (LA) | 71302-9121 |
Stations (2)
Amtrak & bus stations near Marksville, LA
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| LFT | Lafayette | 133 East Grant St. | RAIL |
| BTR | Baton Rouge, Louisiana | 1253 Florida St. | BUS |
Post offices near 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
