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Marsing

Idaho · 1,229 residents · 0.681 sq mi
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Marsing has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $39,583. Population has grown 38% since 2000. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $152,500. At a median age of 34.7, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 33% less than the Idaho median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 34.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 54%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,229
+38%since 2000
from 890 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,805 / sq mi
+38%since 2000
from 1,307 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
34.7
−1%since 2000
from 35.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
6438861K1K2K1990201020202024Marsing
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$39,583
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,639 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,266
+30%since 2000
from $13,273 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
13.6%
+8.6 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
25.8%
+8.9 ptssince 2000
from 17.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing27.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction27.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade11.7%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade11.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Information8.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services6.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration6.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance4.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services1.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$152,500
+54%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $65,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$524
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $361 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
66.1%
−5.3 ptssince 2000
from 71.4% in 2000
33.9% rent
Afford Score
3.9
+62%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic70.2%(625)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino27%(240)
Asian0.2%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score50.5%(449)
2020
White, non-Hispanic50.9%(626)
Black0.5%(6)
Hispanic / Latino43.4%(534)
Asian0.2%(2)
Other2.4%(29)
Diversity Score65.9%(810)
Diversity Score
66
+31%since 2000
from 50 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
5.6%
−4.9 ptssince 2000
from 10.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
62.8%
−2.9 ptssince 2000
from 65.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.3%
−2.1 ptssince 2000
from 2.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.2 min
+92%since 2000
from 13.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
64.8%
−15.1 ptssince 2009
from 79.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.8%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.5%
−5.6 ptssince 2011
from 11.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
54.8%
−6.5 ptssince 2011
from 61.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
20.2%
−42.5 ptssince 2009
from 62.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.3% in 2009
Female
51.8%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.7% in 2009
Foreign born
21.5%
+12.0 ptssince 2009
from 9.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
28.1%
−41.2 ptssince 2013
from 69.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Marsing, Idaho?

Marsing, Idaho has about 1,229 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Marsing, Idaho?

The typical household in Marsing, Idaho earns about $39,583 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Marsing, Idaho expensive?

In Marsing, Idaho, the median home is worth about $152,500, and the typical rent is about $524 a month.

How educated are people in Marsing, Idaho?

About 5.6% of adults age 25 and over in Marsing, Idaho hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Marsing, Idaho?

About 25.8% of people in Marsing, Idaho live below the federal poverty line.

Has Marsing, Idaho grown since 1990?

Yes, Marsing, Idaho has grown since 1990. The population has added about 432 residents, a change of about 54 percent over that period.

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