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Marcus

Washington · 219 residents (2025 est.) · 0.219 sq mi
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Marcus has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $55,489. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 125 residents. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $169,400. With a median age of 53.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 43% less than the Washington median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 53.0
US median: 38.9
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
242
+107%since 2000
from 117 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,105 / sq mi
+107%since 2000
from 534 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
53.0
+22%since 2000
from 43.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:219 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1001391782162551990201020202024Marcus
2024242
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$55,489
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,500 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,213
+143%since 2000
from $10,798 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
23.8%
+19.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
23.1%
−5.2 ptssince 2000
from 28.4% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.375
+7%since 2010
from 0.352 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information31.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade15.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing10.6%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction10.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade9.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance9.1%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical9.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services3%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.5%
US avg: 2.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$169,400
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $79,200 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$975
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $575 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
87.1%
+10.0 ptssince 2000
from 77.1% in 2000
12.9% rent
Vacancy rate
4.7%
+4.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
25.0%
−6.7 ptssince 2009
from 31.7% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
53.8%
+53.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.1
+6%since 2000
from 2.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
36
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.7%(112)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.6%(3)
Asian0.9%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score8.4%(10)
2024
White, non-Hispanic81.4%(197)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3.3%(8)
Asian0%(0)
Other15.3%(37)
Diversity Score39.1%(95)
Diversity Score
39
+367%since 2000
from 8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.4%
−9.3 ptssince 2000
from 21.7% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
85.3%
−2.7 ptssince 2000
from 88.0% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
2.8%
−8.0 ptssince 2000
from 10.9% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.1 min
+41%since 2000
from 18.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
93.2%
+14.0 ptssince 2009
from 79.2% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
3.4%
−13.6 ptssince 2009
from 17.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
3.4%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% 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
2.0%
−8.9 ptssince 2009
from 10.9% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−7.0 ptssince 2011
from 7.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
31.6%
−21.7 ptssince 2011
from 53.3% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
0.0%
−11.3 ptssince 2009
from 11.3% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
12.1%
−59.6 ptssince 2009
from 71.7% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.2%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
Female
48.8%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 52.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
9.6%
−36.7 ptssince 2009
from 46.3% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
21.5%
−4.0 ptssince 2012
from 25.5% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
9.9%
−74.7 ptssince 2013
from 84.6% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
86.1%
+41.4 ptssince 2017
from 44.7% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
99.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2016
from 99.4% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Marcus, Washington?

Marcus, Washington has about 242 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Marcus, Washington?

The typical household in Marcus, Washington earns about $55,489 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Marcus, Washington expensive?

In Marcus, Washington, the median home is worth about $169,400, and the typical rent is about $975 a month.

How educated are people in Marcus, Washington?

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

What is the poverty rate in Marcus, Washington?

About 23.1% of people in Marcus, Washington live below the federal poverty line.

Has Marcus, Washington grown since 1990?

Yes, Marcus, Washington has grown since 1990. The population has added about 117 residents, a change of about 94 percent over that period.

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