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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Marcus

Iowa · 1,139 residents · 1.529 sq mi
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Marcus has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $37,604. Population has declined 3% since 1990. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $61,900. With a median age of 43.5, the population is older than the US median of 35.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 43.5
US median: 35.2
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 61%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

1,139
−3%since 1990
from 1,176 in 1990
1990 – 2025
745 / sq mi
−3%since 1990
from 769 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
43.5
+19%since 1990
from 36.4 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
1K1K1K1K1K1990201020202024Marcus
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$37,604
+22%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $23,472 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$19,381
+70%since 1990
from $11,406 in 1990
US average: $21,522
7.8%
+1.9 ptssince 1990
from 5.9% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$61,900
+61%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $29,100 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$348
+14%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $231 in 1990
US average: $602
86.0%
+4.5 ptssince 1990
from 81.5% in 1990
14.0% rent
1.6
+33%since 1990
from 1.2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic98.9%(1,163)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian1.1%(13)
Diversity Score2.7%(32)
2000
White, non-Hispanic98.3%(1,120)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(5)
Asian0.6%(7)
Diversity Score2.6%(30)
3
−4%since 1990
from 3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

17.2%
+4.5 ptssince 1990
from 12.7% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
84.7%
+5.5 ptssince 1990
from 79.2% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
4.3%
+2.0 ptssince 1990
from 2.3% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

13.7 min
−29%since 1990
from 19.2 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Marcus, Iowa?

Marcus, Iowa has about 1,139 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Marcus, Iowa?

The typical household in Marcus, Iowa earns about $37,604 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Marcus, Iowa expensive?

In Marcus, Iowa, the median home is worth about $61,900, and the typical rent is about $348 a month.

How educated are people in Marcus, Iowa?

About 17.2% of adults age 25 and over in Marcus, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Marcus, Iowa?

About 7.8% of people in Marcus, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Marcus, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Marcus, Iowa has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 37 residents, a change of about -3 percent over that period.

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