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Marcus

Washington · 216 residents · 0.219 sq mi
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Marcus has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $40,577. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 85% since 2000. 19% 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 $131,600. The poverty rate of 21.0% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 47% less than the Washington median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
19% 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
216
+85%since 2000
from 117 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
986 / sq mi
+85%since 2000
from 534 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
43.8
+1%since 2000
from 43.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1001391782162551990201020202024Marcus
2024242
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$40,577
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,500 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,669
+64%since 2000
from $10,798 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
2.3%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
21.0%
−7.4 ptssince 2000
from 28.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade23.8%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance19%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical19%
US avg: 4.7%
Information14.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services11.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade9.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration7.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$131,600
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $79,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
80.2%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 77.1% in 2000
19.8% rent
Afford Score
3.2
+13%since 2000
from 2.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic85.6%(185)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino6%(13)
Asian0.5%(1)
Other12.2%(26)
Diversity Score38.6%(83)
Diversity Score
39
+360%since 2000
from 8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.3%
−2.4 ptssince 2000
from 21.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
87.3%
−0.7 ptssince 2000
from 88.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.7%
−6.2 ptssince 2000
from 10.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.3 min
−6%since 2000
from 18.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
100.0%
+20.8 ptssince 2009
from 79.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.5%
−6.3 ptssince 2009
from 10.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.7%
−0.4 ptssince 2011
from 7.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
26.8%
−26.5 ptssince 2011
from 53.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
26.2%
−45.5 ptssince 2009
from 71.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.4%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
Female
53.6%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 52.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
17.7%
−66.9 ptssince 2013
from 84.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Marcus, Washington?

Marcus, Washington has about 216 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Marcus, Washington?

The typical household in Marcus, Washington earns about $40,577 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 $131,600.

How educated are people in Marcus, Washington?

About 19.3% 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 21.0% 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 91 residents, a change of about 73 percent over that period.

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

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