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Marceline

Missouri · 2,233 residents · 3.281 sq mi
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Marceline has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $33,500. Population has declined 13% since 2000. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $57,900. Households here earn about 28% less than the Missouri median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 39.8
US median: 37.2
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,233
−13%since 2000
from 2,558 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
681 / sq mi
−13%since 2000
from 780 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
39.8
+3%since 2000
from 38.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K3K3K1990201020202024Marceline
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$33,500
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,164 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,318
+15%since 2000
from $15,086 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
14.2%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 15.9% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
15.5%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 13.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.431
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Arts, entertainment, food18.1%
US avg: 2.4%
Information17.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade14.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance7.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical7.8%
US avg: 4.2%
Wholesale trade6.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services3%
US avg: 7%
Public administration2.1%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.1%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$57,900
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,700 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$489
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $343 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
37.1%
−36.3 ptssince 2000
from 73.4% in 2000
30.6% rent
Vacancy rate
18.6%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 17.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
17.5%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 18.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
45.5%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 47.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.7
+7%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.7%(2,500)
Black0.1%(3)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(21)
Asian0.2%(5)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.8%(73)
2010
White, non-Hispanic97.1%(2,168)
Black0.3%(6)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(31)
Asian0.1%(2)
Other0.6%(14)
Diversity Score5.8%(130)
Diversity Score
6
+105%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.7%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 10.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
87.9%
+10.0 ptssince 2000
from 77.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.7%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 2.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.9 min
+37%since 2000
from 11.6 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
86.8%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 86.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
7.8%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 8.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.0%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
6.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.8% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
10.6%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 9.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
18.5%
−36.2 ptssince 2009
from 54.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.7%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 47.4% in 2009
Female
53.3%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 52.6% in 2009
Foreign born
1.5%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
14.8%
−31.8 ptssince 2009
from 46.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Marceline, Missouri?

Marceline, Missouri has about 2,233 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Marceline, Missouri?

The typical household in Marceline, Missouri earns about $33,500 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Marceline, Missouri expensive?

In Marceline, Missouri, the median home is worth about $57,900, and the typical rent is about $489 a month.

How educated are people in Marceline, Missouri?

About 9.7% of adults age 25 and over in Marceline, Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Marceline, Missouri?

About 15.5% of people in Marceline, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

Has Marceline, Missouri grown since 1990?

Yes, Marceline, Missouri has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 405 residents, a change of about -15 percent over that period.

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