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Marseilles

Illinois · 4,845 residents · 9.049 sq mi
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Marseilles has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $51,835. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $109,400.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 6%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,845
+4%since 2000
from 4,655 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
535 / sq mi
+4%since 2000
from 514 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.5
+6%since 2000
from 38.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K4K5K5K5K1990201020202024Marseilles
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$51,835
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,432 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,182
+47%since 2000
from $17,793 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
33.5%
+10.2 ptssince 2009
from 23.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
20.3%
+11.6 ptssince 2000
from 8.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information13%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance11.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Retail trade10.8%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade9.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical9.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services3.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Arts, entertainment, food2.7%
US avg: 2%
Public administration2.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services2.1%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Construction1.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0.7%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$109,400
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $77,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$983
+38%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $474 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
67.8%
−6.9 ptssince 2000
from 74.7% in 2000
32.2% rent
Afford Score
2.1
+4%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.8%(4,505)
Black0.1%(4)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(89)
Asian0.3%(12)
Other0%
Diversity Score5.6%(260)
2020
White, non-Hispanic85.7%(4,152)
Black0.8%(37)
Hispanic / Latino7.2%(347)
Asian0.5%(22)
Other1.4%(70)
Diversity Score23.6%(1,145)
Diversity Score
24
+324%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.2%
+11.0 ptssince 2000
from 8.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.6%
+11.1 ptssince 2000
from 81.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.8%
+4.3 ptssince 2000
from 2.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.6 min
+41%since 2000
from 18.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
87.4%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 85.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.0%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 7.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.6%
−6.6 ptssince 2011
from 13.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
63.8%
+1.6 ptssince 2011
from 62.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
20.6%
−40.7 ptssince 2009
from 61.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.6%
+5.3 ptssince 2009
from 44.2% in 2009
Female
50.4%
−5.3 ptssince 2009
from 55.8% in 2009
Foreign born
3.8%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.4%
−86.4 ptssince 2013
from 88.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Marseilles, Illinois?

Marseilles, Illinois has about 4,845 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Marseilles, Illinois?

The typical household in Marseilles, Illinois earns about $51,835 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Marseilles, Illinois expensive?

In Marseilles, Illinois, the median home is worth about $109,400, and the typical rent is about $983 a month.

How educated are people in Marseilles, Illinois?

About 19.2% of adults age 25 and over in Marseilles, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Marseilles, Illinois?

About 20.3% of people in Marseilles, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Marseilles, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Marseilles, Illinois has grown since 1990. The population has added about 34 residents, a change of about 1 percent over that period.

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