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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Marissa

Illinois · 2,141 residents · 7.214 sq mi
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Marissa has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $31,684. Population has declined 13% since 1990. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $45,800. Households here earn about 32% less than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 37.9
US median: 35.2
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 8%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

2,141
−13%since 1990
from 2,453 in 1990
1990 – 2025
297 / sq mi
−13%since 1990
from 340 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
37.9
+16%since 1990
from 32.7 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
1K1K2K2K3K1990201020202024Marissa
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$31,684
+8%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $22,215 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$15,930
+47%since 1990
from $10,850 in 1990
US average: $21,522
9.5%
−3.7 ptssince 1990
from 13.1% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$45,800
−8%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $37,800 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$403
−6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $327 in 1990
US average: $602
76.0%
+8.2 ptssince 1990
from 67.8% in 1990
24.0% rent
1.4
−15%since 1990
from 1.7 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99.2%(2,434)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score1.9%(47)
2000
White, non-Hispanic98.3%(2,104)
Black0.3%(6)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(16)
Asian0.2%(4)
Diversity Score3%(65)
3
+57%since 1990
from 2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

10.9%
+6.3 ptssince 1990
from 4.6% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
77.5%
+6.3 ptssince 1990
from 71.2% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
2.4%
+2.0 ptssince 1990
from 0.4% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

22.3 min
−15%since 1990
from 26.3 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 Marissa, Illinois?

Marissa, Illinois has about 2,141 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Marissa, Illinois?

The typical household in Marissa, Illinois earns about $31,684 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 $45,800, and the typical rent is about $403 a month.

How educated are people in Marissa, Illinois?

About 10.9% 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 9.5% 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 312 residents, a change of about -13 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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