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Marceline

Missouri · 2,123 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 $40,673. Population has fallen 17% since 2000, a loss of 435 residents. 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 $67,800. The poverty rate of 22.2% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 29% less than the Missouri median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.9
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
2,123
−17%since 2000
from 2,558 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
647 / sq mi
−17%since 2000
from 780 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.9
+3%since 2000
from 38.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K3K3K1990201020202024Marceline
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$40,673
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,164 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,710
+51%since 2000
from $15,086 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
24.9%
+9.0 ptssince 2009
from 15.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
22.2%
+9.1 ptssince 2000
from 13.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade27.9%
US avg: 10%
Arts, entertainment, food10.3%
US avg: 2%
Information8.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade8%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction3.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services3.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance2.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Transportation & warehousing2%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services1.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Professional, scientific, technical0.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$67,800
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$545
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $343 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
64.3%
−9.1 ptssince 2000
from 73.4% in 2000
35.7% rent
Afford Score
1.7
+3%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic90.9%(1,930)
Black0.6%(12)
Hispanic / Latino3.3%(69)
Asian0.4%(9)
Other4.1%(88)
Diversity Score19.8%(421)
Diversity Score
20
+598%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.1%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 10.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
88.5%
+10.7 ptssince 2000
from 77.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.5%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 2.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.1 min
+82%since 2000
from 11.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
80.9%
−5.8 ptssince 2009
from 86.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.4%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 6.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.0%
−4.4 ptssince 2011
from 7.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
62.2%
+3.8 ptssince 2011
from 58.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
22.5%
−32.2 ptssince 2009
from 54.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.5%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 47.4% in 2009
Female
50.5%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 52.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.4%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.9%
−79.1 ptssince 2013
from 88.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Marceline, Missouri?

Marceline, Missouri has about 2,123 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Marceline, Missouri?

The typical household in Marceline, Missouri earns about $40,673 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 $67,800, and the typical rent is about $545 a month.

How educated are people in Marceline, Missouri?

About 13.1% 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 22.2% 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 515 residents, a change of about -20 percent over that period.

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