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Marcellus, MI


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Marcellus, Michigan

Marcellus, Michigan, in Cass county, is 21 miles SW of Kalamazoo, Michigan (center to center) and 95 miles E of Chicago, Illinois. As of the year 2000 census, 1,162 people lived in Marcellus.

The People and Families of Marcellus

In Marcellus, about 59% of adults are married. Watch out for that stroller! It's hard to swing a rattle in Marcellus without hitting a preschooler.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Marcellus had a median family income of $45,000.

Political Inclinations

Marcellus residents donated more money ($500) to John Kerry than to the other candidates in the 2004 Presidential race. Across all electoral races, the Democratic party attracted the most donations from the village.

Marcellus Housing

An estimated 81% of living spaces in Marcellus are occupied by their owners, not by renters. The village housing isn't the newest - the average home age is greater here than you'll find elsewhere. Property values, and taxes, are on the low side in Marcellus compared to other places in the state.

Commuting

In Marcellus, 93% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)
Top 19%Marcellus Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Marcellus, MI

Comparing Marcellus to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Michigan (State):

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Children Under 5 Years Old98
Female Share of the Population89
Well-Paid Single Women74
Racial Diversity55
Well-Paid Single Men53
Senior Citizens34
Male Share of the Population32
Age of the Population22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size89
Portion of People Married68

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income75
People in Middle Class or Better76
People Above Poverty54
College Educated Adults32

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home67
Public Transportation Use65
Walking and Biking to Work54
Short Commute Times11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents56
Affordability of Property Taxes59
People Living Alone32
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals31
Seasonal and Vacation Housing11
Housing Recently Built11
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