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Marcellus

New York · 1,761 residents (2025 est.) · 0.639 sq mi
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Marcellus has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $69,407. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 46% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $225,600.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 41.5
US median: 38.9
More educated
46% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 29%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,894
+4%since 2000
from 1,826 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,964 / sq mi
+4%since 2000
from 2,858 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
41.5
+13%since 2000
from 36.7 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:1,761 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Marcellus
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$69,407
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $42,115 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$45,941
+110%since 2000
from $21,842 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
46.7%
+19.6 ptssince 2009
from 27.1% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
8.7%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 6.3% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.453
+11%since 2010
from 0.406 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information8.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade6.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade6.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services4.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration4.4%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.7%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction2.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing2.7%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Finance & insurance0.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$225,600
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $96,200 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,081
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $495 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
51.5%
−1.0 ptssince 2000
from 52.5% in 2000
48.5% rent
Vacancy rate
2.6%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 6.4% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
20.9%
−6.0 ptssince 2009
from 26.9% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
35.5%
+10.5 ptssince 2009
from 25.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.3
+42%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
58
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.5%(1,781)
Black0.3%(6)
Hispanic / Latino1%(18)
Asian0.3%(5)
Other0%
Diversity Score4%(72)
2024
White, non-Hispanic97%(1,837)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino2%(37)
Asian0.3%(5)
Other0.7%(14)
Diversity Score7.4%(139)
Diversity Score
7
+86%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
46.0%
+10.6 ptssince 2000
from 35.4% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
96.1%
+4.7 ptssince 2000
from 91.4% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
19.8%
+7.2 ptssince 2000
from 12.6% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.6 min
+104%since 2000
from 14.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
80.6%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 79.8% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.5%
−5.0 ptssince 2009
from 10.5% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.3%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
11.3%
+8.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.3%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
9.0%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 5.9% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
13.7%
+5.0 ptssince 2011
from 8.7% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
64.3%
−4.5 ptssince 2011
from 68.8% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
15.7%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 15.9% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
54.3%
−17.7 ptssince 2009
from 72.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.7%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 47.5% in 2009
Female
53.3%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 52.5% in 2009
Foreign born
1.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.9%
−36.7 ptssince 2009
from 44.5% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
16.6%
+3.4 ptssince 2012
from 13.2% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.1%
−87.9 ptssince 2013
from 92.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
87.8%
+8.2 ptssince 2017
from 79.6% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.1%
+1.7 ptssince 2016
from 96.4% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.7%
+0.2 ptssince 2016
from 0.4% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Marcellus, New York?

Marcellus, New York has about 1,894 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Marcellus, New York?

The typical household in Marcellus, New York earns about $69,407 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Marcellus, New York expensive?

In Marcellus, New York, the median home is worth about $225,600, and the typical rent is about $1,081 a month.

How educated are people in Marcellus, New York?

About 46.0% of adults age 25 and over in Marcellus, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Marcellus, New York?

About 8.7% of people in Marcellus, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Marcellus, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Marcellus, New York has grown since 1990. The population has added about 54 residents, a change of about 3 percent over that period.

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