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Marissa

Illinois · 1,833 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 $43,512. Population has declined 14% since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $76,100. Households here earn about 36% less than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,833
−14%since 2000
from 2,141 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
254 / sq mi
−14%since 2000
from 297 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.7
+7%since 2000
from 37.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K2K2K3K1990201020202024Marissa
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$43,512
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,684 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,238
+58%since 2000
from $15,930 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
26.2%
+9.6 ptssince 2009
from 16.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
16.3%
+6.8 ptssince 2000
from 9.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information17.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade15.2%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade7.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing7.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services6.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Finance & insurance3.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Public administration3.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Construction3.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Professional, scientific, technical2%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services2%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing1.2%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$76,100
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$600
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $403 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
76.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 76.0% in 2000
23.6% rent
Afford Score
1.7
+21%since 2000
from 1.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic93%(1,705)
Black1.1%(20)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(29)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.8%(15)
Diversity Score8.8%(161)
Diversity Score
9
+190%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.7%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 10.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.8%
+14.3 ptssince 2000
from 77.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.5%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 2.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.6 min
+6%since 2000
from 22.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
83.1%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 78.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.1%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 7.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2011
from 8.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
53.4%
−10.4 ptssince 2011
from 63.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
18.7%
−37.8 ptssince 2009
from 56.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.7%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
Female
50.3%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.4%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.9%
−80.5 ptssince 2013
from 86.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Marissa, Illinois?

Marissa, Illinois has about 1,833 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Marissa, Illinois?

The typical household in Marissa, Illinois earns about $43,512 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 $76,100, and the typical rent is about $600 a month.

How educated are people in Marissa, Illinois?

About 12.7% 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 16.3% 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 620 residents, a change of about -25 percent over that period.

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