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Marissa

Illinois · 1,724 residents (2025 est.) · 7.214 sq mi
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Marissa has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $54,814. Population has fallen 42% since 2000, a loss of 909 residents. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $99,500. Households here earn about 34% less than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 42.9
US median: 38.9
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,232
−42%since 2000
from 2,141 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
171 / sq mi
−42%since 2000
from 297 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
42.9
+13%since 2000
from 37.9 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:1,724 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K2K2K3K1990201020202024Marissa
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$54,814
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,684 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$35,629
+124%since 2000
from $15,930 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
39.0%
+22.4 ptssince 2009
from 16.6% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
12.8%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 9.5% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.408
+13%since 2010
from 0.362 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade13%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade11.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Information9.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services5.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance4.1%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.9%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction2.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing2.3%
US avg: 2.2%
Public administration1.1%
US avg: 4.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$99,500
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,800 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$702
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $403 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
78.7%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 76.0% in 2000
21.3% rent
Vacancy rate
23.4%
+8.7 ptssince 2009
from 14.7% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
21.8%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 22.8% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
52.8%
−8.6 ptssince 2009
from 61.4% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.8
+26%since 2000
from 1.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
27
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.3%(2,104)
Black0.3%(6)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(16)
Asian0.2%(4)
Other0%
Diversity Score3%(65)
2024
White, non-Hispanic82.8%(1,020)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino5%(61)
Asian0%(0)
Other12.3%(151)
Diversity Score37.1%(457)
Diversity Score
37
+1128%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.3%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 10.9% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
97.6%
+20.1 ptssince 2000
from 77.5% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
6.0%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 2.4% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.1 min
+35%since 2000
from 22.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
73.9%
−5.0 ptssince 2009
from 78.9% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
13.2%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 13.1% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
12.1%
+8.9 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.8%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
7.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 7.4% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
14.2%
+6.0 ptssince 2011
from 8.2% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
63.0%
−0.9 ptssince 2011
from 63.8% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
13.0%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 15.1% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
30.4%
−26.2 ptssince 2009
from 56.5% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.2%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
Female
52.8%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.4%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.7%
−41.8 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
18.8%
+0.6 ptssince 2012
from 18.2% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.0%
−82.4 ptssince 2013
from 86.4% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
83.9%
+20.1 ptssince 2017
from 63.8% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.9%
−0.8 ptssince 2016
from 99.7% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Marissa, Illinois?

Marissa, Illinois has about 1,232 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Marissa, Illinois?

The typical household in Marissa, Illinois earns about $54,814 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Marissa, Illinois expensive?

In Marissa, Illinois, the median home is worth about $99,500, and the typical rent is about $702 a month.

How educated are people in Marissa, Illinois?

About 12.3% of adults age 25 and over in Marissa, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Marissa, Illinois?

About 12.8% of people in Marissa, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Marissa, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Marissa, Illinois has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 1,221 residents, a change of about -50 percent over that period.

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