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Marcus

County:
Cherokee County
County Seat:
No
Area (mi²):
1.529
State:
Iowa

Marcus is a city located in Cherokee County, Iowa. Marcus has a 2026 population of 1,065. Marcus is currently declining at a rate of -0.19% annually and its population has decreased by -1.02% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,076 in 2020.

The median household income in Marcus is $77,981 with a poverty rate of 5.32%. The median age in Marcus is 43.9 years: 43 years for males, and 50.6 years for females. For every 100 females there are 121.8 males.

1.1K
Total Population
697
Density (mi²)
-2 -0.19%
Growth

Marcus Population

Marcus Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
20261,065-2-0.19%
20251,067-2-0.19%
20241,06950.47%
20231,064131.24%
20221,051-12-1.13%
20211,063-13-1.21%
20201,07620.19%
20191,054-5-0.47%
20181,05970.67%
20171,05210.1%
20161,051-9-0.85%
20151,060-29-2.66%
20141,089-9-0.82%
20131,098-8-0.72%
20121,106-3-0.27%
20111,109-8-0.72%
20101,11920.18%

Median Age

Overall: 43.9 years
Female: 50.6 years
Male: 43 years

Marcus Adults

There are 953 adults, (352 of whom are seniors) in Marcus.

Sex Ratio

Female: 532 (45.1%)
Male: 648 (54.9%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Marcus includes 86.19% White, 7.8% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for other race and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White1,01786.19%
Black or African American927.8%
Two or more races675.68%
Other race40.34%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White201.69%
Two or more races121.02%
Other race40.34%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White99784.49%
Black or African American927.8%
Two or more races554.66%

Marcus Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Marcus ' average per capita income is $56,500. Household income levels show a median of $77,981. The poverty rate stands at 5.32%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Married Families$116,518-
Families$112,024$158,106
Households$77,981$108,775
Non Families$29,507$41,055

$56,500

Average Income

$77,981

Median Household Income

5.32%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)