Marrero, Louisiana facts for kids
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Marrero, Louisiana
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St. John Bosco Chapel at Hope Haven, Marrero
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 Marrero, Louisiana
Location in Louisiana
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| Country | United States |
| State | Louisiana |
| Parish | Jefferson |
| Named for | Louis H. Marrero |
| Area | |
| • Total | 7.79 sq mi (20.16 km2) |
| • Land | 7.20 sq mi (18.65 km2) |
| • Water | 0.59 sq mi (1.52 km2) |
| Population
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| • Total | 32,382 |
| • Density | 4,497.50/sq mi (1,736.61/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP Code(s) |
70072, 70073
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| Area code(s) | 504 |
| FIPS code | 22-48785 |
Marrero is a special type of community called a census-designated place (CDP) in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana. It's located on the "West Bank" of the Mississippi River. Marrero is part of the larger New Orleans area, which includes cities like Metairie and Kenner. In 2020, about 32,382 people lived there.
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History of Marrero
Marrero got its name from Louis H. Marrero, a well-known politician and businessman from Louisiana. He also started the Marrero Land Company. Before it was called Marrero, the area was known as "Amesville." This name came from Oakes Ames, a businessman from Boston who bought a lot of land there after the American Civil War.
In February 1916, the United States Postmaster officially changed the name of the local Post Office to "Marrero." Louis Herman Marrero was born in Mississippi in 1847. When he was a child, his family moved to Louisiana. During the Civil War, he joined a military group known as the 25th Louisiana Regiment.
Marrero's Location
Marrero is located west of the Intracoastal Canal along the Mississippi River. Its exact coordinates are 29°53′10″N 90°6′36″W / 29.88611°N 90.11000°W. To its east is Harvey, and to its west is Westwego. Across the Mississippi River to the north is the city of New Orleans.
The United States Census Bureau says that Marrero covers a total area of about 22.3 square kilometers (8.6 square miles). Most of this area, about 20.6 square kilometers (7.9 square miles), is land. The rest, about 1.7 square kilometers (0.7 square miles), is water.
Who Lives in Marrero?
In 2020, the population of Marrero was 32,382 people. This was a slight decrease from 33,141 people in 2010. The community is home to a diverse group of people.
In 2020, about 50.12% of the people were Black or African American. About 31.9% were non-Hispanic white. Other groups included Asian people (5.48%), Native Americans (0.49%), and people of two or more races (3.42%). About 8.57% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino, who can be of any race.
In 2019, the average income for a household in Marrero was $44,866. About 21% of the people in Marrero lived at or below the poverty line.
Schools in Marrero
The public schools in Marrero are managed by the Jefferson Parish Public School System. Students usually go to schools based on where they live; this is called being "zoned" for a school.
High schools that serve Marrero include:
- L.W. Higgins High School
- John Ehret High School (This school has a Marrero address but is just outside the CDP limits.)
Middle schools in Marrero are:
- L.H. Marrero Middle School
- Parts of Marrero are also zoned for Worley Middle in Westwego, Louisiana and Truman Middle in Marrero.
Elementary schools located in Marrero include:
- Judge Lionel R. Collins Montessori School: This school used to be called Ames Montessori School. In 2011, it was renamed after Judge Lionel R. Collins. He was an African-American judge and the first African-American man elected to a Jefferson Parish-level political office.
- Lincoln Elementary School for the Arts
- Miller Wall Elementary School
- Ella C. Pittman Elementary School
Some students in Marrero might also attend Vic A. Pitre Elementary School in Westwego or Estelle Elementary in Estelle. For advanced studies, some residents are zoned for the Marrero Academy or the Gretna Academy.
The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of New Orleans also runs two private high schools in the area:
- Archbishop Shaw High School (for boys)
- Academy of Our Lady (for girls)
The Jefferson Parish Library system operates the Belle Terre Library in Marrero, which is a great place to find books and learn.
Famous People from Marrero
Many notable people have connections to Marrero, including:
- Sherman A. Bernard (1925–2012), a politician
- Robert Billiot, a former state representative and educator
- Marty Booker, an NFL football player
- Paul Carr, an actor
- Chimdi Chekwa, a football player
- Patrick Connick, a politician
- Ryan Clark, an NFL player
- Brett P. Giroir, a government official
- Stephen Jackson, a composer
- Tory James, an athlete
- Norman Jefferson, a former NFL player
- Mickey Joseph, a former football quarterback and coach
- Vance Joseph, a football coach
- Kordell Stewart, a former NFL player
- Chris Ullo, a politician
- Reggie Wayne, a football player
See also
In Spanish: Marrero para niños
