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Marcus, Iowa


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Marcus, Iowa

Marcus, Iowa, in Cherokee county, is 37 miles NE of Sioux City, Iowa (center to center) and 108 miles N of Omaha, Nebraska. The city has a population of 1,139.

The People and Families of Marcus

In Marcus, about 60% of adults are married.

You'll feel comfortable in Marcus if you're 65 since the city is home to many people that age or older.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Marcus had a median family income of $45,500. This city has lots of successful singles.

Political Inclinations

Residents of Marcus gave more campaign money ($2,000) to George W. Bush than to the other people running for President in 2004. Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Marcus Housing

Owners occupy 86% of the housing units in Marcus. On average, the construction date of housing in the city is earlier than you'll find in most places.

Commuting

In Marcus, 91% of commuters drive to work. Marcus is more walker- and bicycle-friendly than most places its size. People elsewhere might commute hours every day. But generally not in Marcus, where the commutes are shorter than a lot of places.

Of Note

High Points

Marcus strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Iowa):

CategoryTrophy
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 11%Marcus Walking and Biking to Work
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 16%Marcus Short Commute Times
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 19%Marcus Well-Paid Single Men

Comparative Profile of Marcus, IA

Comparing Marcus to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Iowa (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Senior Citizens1010
Age of the Population99
Well-Paid Single Men99
Well-Paid Single Women87
Female Share of the Population77
Male Share of the Population44
Racial Diversity36
Children Under 5 Years Old21

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married76
Average Household Size33

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better87
College Educated Adults78
People Above Poverty75
Median Family Income76

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work99
Short Commute Times97
Working at Home65
Public Transportation Use11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents88
People Living Alone87
Affordability of Property Taxes67
Seasonal and Vacation Housing58
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals32
Housing Recently Built22
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