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Marcus

Iowa · 1,117 residents · 1.529 sq mi
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Marcus has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $53,125. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $85,800. With a median age of 48.5, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Poverty is rare here, at 3.0% of residents.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 48.5
US median: 37.2
Average education
28% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,117
−2%since 2000
from 1,139 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
731 / sq mi
−2%since 2000
from 745 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
48.5
+11%since 2000
from 43.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K1K1K1K1990201020202024Marcus
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$53,125
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,604 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,180
+56%since 2000
from $19,381 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
31.1%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 28.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
3.0%
−4.9 ptssince 2000
from 7.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.413
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information11.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade9.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade9%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing7.2%
US avg: 3.1%
Other services6.1%
US avg: 7%
Public administration6.1%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction5.2%
US avg: 1.4%
Finance & insurance4.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food2.9%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services1.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$85,800
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $61,900 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$428
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $348 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
38.3%
−47.7 ptssince 2000
from 86.0% in 2000
19.2% rent
Vacancy rate
6.2%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
12.8%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 9.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
29.0%
−8.6 ptssince 2009
from 37.7% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.6
−2%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.3%(1,120)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(5)
Asian0.6%(7)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.6%(30)
2010
White, non-Hispanic97.3%(1,087)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(8)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score2%(23)
Diversity Score
2
−22%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
27.8%
+10.6 ptssince 2000
from 17.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
95.0%
+10.3 ptssince 2000
from 84.7% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.7%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 4.3% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
14.2 min
+4%since 2000
from 13.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
81.8%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 84.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
6.0%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.6%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
7.1%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 8.2% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
2.0%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
12.2%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 12.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
26.0%
−30.8 ptssince 2009
from 56.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.2%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
Female
51.8%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 50.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.7%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
14.5%
−36.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Marcus, Iowa?

Marcus, Iowa has about 1,117 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Marcus, Iowa?

The typical household in Marcus, Iowa earns about $53,125 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 $85,800, and the typical rent is about $428 a month.

How educated are people in Marcus, Iowa?

About 27.8% 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 3.0% 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 59 residents, a change of about -5 percent over that period.

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