Marrero is a census-designated place and unincorporated community located in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana. Marrero is on the West Bank of the Mississippi River, within the Greater New Orleans Metropolitan area. As of the 2000 census, the CDP had a total population of 36,165. A census-designated place (CDP) is an area identified by the United States Census Bureau for statistical reporting. ... It has been suggested that this article or section be merged with unincorporated. ... Jump to: navigation, search Location in the state of Louisiana Formed Seat Gretna Area  - Total  - Water 1,664 km² (642 mi²) 870 km² (336 mi²) 52. ... Jump to: navigation, search This page is about the river in the United States; there is also a Canadian Mississippi River (Ontario). ... This information is from before Hurricane Katrina devastated the area. ... A metropolitan area is a large population center consisting of a large city and its adjacent zone of influence, or of several neighboring cities or towns and adjoining areas, with one or more large cities serving as its hub or hubs. ... Jump to: navigation, search This article is about the year 2000. ...

Geography

Marrero is located at 29°53'10" North, 90°6'36" West (29.886017, -90.109930)¹. Jump to: navigation, search Image File history File links LAMap-doton-Marrero. ... The following is a list of sources used in the creation of Wikipedia articles on various geographic topics and locations, such as cities, counties, states, and countries. ...

According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 22.2 km² (8.6 mi²). 20.8 km² (8.1 mi²) of it is land and 1.3 km² (0.5 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 5.96% water.. The United States Census Bureau (officially Bureau of the Census) is a part of the United States Department of Commerce. ... Square kilometre (US spelling: Square kilometer), symbol km², is an SI unit of surface area. ... Jump to: navigation, search A square mile is the area equal to a square with sides each 1 mile long. ...

Demographics

As of the census² of 2000, there are 36,165 people, 12,432 households, and 9,336 families residing in the CDP. The population density is 1,734.6/km² (4,493.3/mi²). There are 13,046 housing units at an average density of 625.7/km² (1,620.9/mi²). The racial makeup of the CDP is 47.48% White, 47.69% African American, 0.39% Native American, 2.46% Asian, 0.05% Pacific Islander, 0.71% from other races, and 1.22% from two or more races. 3.12% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race. Jump to: navigation, search A census is the process of obtaining information about every member of a population (not necessarily a human population). ... The following is a list of sources used in the creation of Wikipedia articles on various geographic topics and locations, such as cities, counties, states, and countries. ... Jump to: navigation, search This article is about the year 2000. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... Jump to: navigation, search The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ...

There are 12,432 households out of which 35.3% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 46.4% are married couples living together, 23.4% have a female householder with no husband present, and 24.9% are non-families. 21.3% of all households are made up of individuals and 9.2% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.86 and the average family size is 3.33. Jump to: navigation, search Marriage is a legal, social, and religious relationship between individuals which has formed the foundation of the family for most societies. ...

In the CDP the population is spread out with 29.0% under the age of 18, 9.5% from 18 to 24, 27.5% from 25 to 44, 22.2% from 45 to 64, and 11.7% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 34 years. For every 100 females there are 87.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 81.3 males.

The median income for a household in the CDP is $31,648, and the median income for a family is $37,287. Males have a median income of $31,995 versus $20,501 for females. The per capita income for the CDP is $13,933. 20.9% of the population and 16.3% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 31.2% of those under the age of 18 and 15.7% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line. The per capita income for a group of people may be defined as their total personal income, divided by the total population. ... The poverty line is the level of income below which one cannot afford to purchase all the resources one requires to live. ...

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