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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Marcus Hook

Pennsylvania · 2,314 residents · 1.108 sq mi
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Marcus Hook has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $28,219. Population has declined 9% since 1990. 5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $64,400. The poverty rate of 21.7% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 30% less than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 34.5
US median: 35.2
Less educated
5% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 20%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

2,314
−9%since 1990
from 2,545 in 1990
1990 – 2025
2,088 / sq mi
−9%since 1990
from 2,297 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
34.5
+19%since 1990
from 29.1 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
2K2K2K2K3K1990201020202024Marcus Hook
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$28,219
−6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $22,723 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$13,738
+37%since 1990
from $10,031 in 1990
US average: $21,522
21.7%
+7.6 ptssince 1990
from 14.0% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$64,400
−20%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $60,900 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$623
+15%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $412 in 1990
US average: $602
49.5%
−8.9 ptssince 1990
from 58.4% in 1990
50.5% rent
2.3
−15%since 1990
from 2.7 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic95.4%(2,429)
Black3.5%(88)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(46)
Asian0.3%(7)
Diversity Score14.9%(380)
2000
White, non-Hispanic90.4%(2,093)
Black5.3%(122)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(41)
Asian0.6%(14)
Diversity Score18.3%(424)
18
+23%since 1990
from 15 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

5.1%
+1.2 ptssince 1990
from 3.9% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
66.9%
+8.4 ptssince 1990
from 58.4% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
1.0%
+0.5 ptssince 1990
from 0.5% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

15.2 min
−8%since 1990
from 16.5 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Marcus Hook, Pennsylvania?

Marcus Hook, Pennsylvania has about 2,314 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Marcus Hook, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Marcus Hook, Pennsylvania earns about $28,219 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Marcus Hook, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Marcus Hook, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $64,400, and the typical rent is about $623 a month.

How educated are people in Marcus Hook, Pennsylvania?

About 5.1% of adults age 25 and over in Marcus Hook, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Marcus Hook, Pennsylvania?

About 21.7% of people in Marcus Hook, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has Marcus Hook, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, Marcus Hook, Pennsylvania has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 231 residents, a change of about -9 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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