Marcus Hook, PA

Marcus Hook, Pennsylvania

Marcus Hook, Pennsylvania, in Delaware county, is 8 miles NE of Wilmington, Delaware (center to center) and 16 miles SW of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The town is in the Philadelphia area. There are 2,314 residents in Marcus Hook.

The People and Families of Marcus Hook

In Marcus Hook, about 38% of adults are married. People in Marcus Hook are less likely to be married than people elsewhere.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Marcus Hook had a median family income of $36,083.

Political Inclinations

Marcus Hook folks tended to give their money ($3,000) to George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race. More campaign money flowed to the Democratic party than to competing parties.

Marcus Hook Housing

As of 2000, the share of housing units in Marcus Hook that were owner-occupied was 50%. Homes in this community tend to be somewhat older than those in other areas. People on their own appreciate the studio and one-bedroom apartments in Marcus Hook.

Commuting

In Marcus Hook, 85% of commuters drive to work. The town offers good opportunities for biking and walking, so if you're out of shape give those a try. More folks in Marcus Hook use public transportation than most people elsewhere.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
Public Transportation Use (vs. Peers)	Top 5%
Walking and Biking to Work (vs. Peers)	Top 9%
Racial Diversity (vs. State)	Top 15%

Comparative Profile of Marcus Hook, PA

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

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Racial Diversity
Children Under 5 Years Old
Male Share of the Population
Female Share of the Population
Well-Paid Single Men
Age of the Population
Senior Citizens

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Average Household Size
Portion of People Married

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Median Family Income
People in Middle Class or Better
People Above Poverty
College Educated Adults

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Public Transportation Use
Walking and Biking to Work
Short Commute Times
Working at Home

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
People Living Alone
Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents
Housing Recently Built

Marcus Hook Almanac

Marcus Hook Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Marcus Hook Public Libraries

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Marcus Hook Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

Money donated by Marcus Hook residents to parties and candidates for the 2004 elections.

by Political Party

by Presidential Candidate

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Marcus Hook, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Marcus Hook Colleges

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