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Marcellus

Michigan · 1,074 residents · 0.682 sq mi
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Marcellus has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $51,875. Population has declined 8% since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $78,600.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 18%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,074
−8%since 2000
from 1,162 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,575 / sq mi
−8%since 2000
from 1,704 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.3
+20%since 2000
from 31.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
9971K1K1K1K1990201020202024Marcellus
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$51,875
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,958 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,736
+58%since 2000
from $16,296 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
35.2%
+21.6 ptssince 2009
from 13.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
12.4%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 11.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade32.9%
US avg: 10%
Information15.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Transportation & warehousing11.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services5.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade5.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration4.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance2.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$78,600
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $63,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$875
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $466 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
76.8%
−4.2 ptssince 2000
from 81.0% in 2000
23.2% rent
Afford Score
1.5
−7%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.5%(1,121)
Black0.9%(10)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(13)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score5.2%(60)
2020
White, non-Hispanic88.4%(949)
Black1.4%(15)
Hispanic / Latino3.8%(41)
Asian0.2%(2)
Other1.8%(20)
Diversity Score17.9%(193)
Diversity Score
18
+248%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.4%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 8.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
88.5%
+9.7 ptssince 2000
from 78.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.3%
−0.5 ptssince 2000
from 2.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.5 min
+13%since 2000
from 25.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
93.3%
+11.3 ptssince 2009
from 82.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.1%
−7.8 ptssince 2009
from 8.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.6%
−6.2 ptssince 2011
from 9.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
57.9%
−9.1 ptssince 2011
from 66.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
25.1%
−22.7 ptssince 2009
from 47.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.8%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.8% in 2009
Female
48.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.9%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.7%
−82.8 ptssince 2013
from 87.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Marcellus, Michigan?

Marcellus, Michigan has about 1,074 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Marcellus, Michigan?

The typical household in Marcellus, Michigan earns about $51,875 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Marcellus, Michigan expensive?

In Marcellus, Michigan, the median home is worth about $78,600, and the typical rent is about $875 a month.

How educated are people in Marcellus, Michigan?

About 12.4% of adults age 25 and over in Marcellus, Michigan hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Marcellus, Michigan?

About 12.4% of people in Marcellus, Michigan live below the federal poverty line.

Has Marcellus, Michigan grown since 1990?

Yes, Marcellus, Michigan has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 119 residents, a change of about -10 percent over that period.

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