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Marcus, IA
City in Cherokee County, Iowa.
Population
1,180
Land area
1.5sq mi
People per sq mi
772
ZIP codes
0
Marcus and its ZIP codes
Marcus at a glance
- Marcus is about 13 times as dense as Iowa as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $77,981 a year, 4% more than the Iowa figure of $75,059.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $200,000 (4% below Iowa) and median rent is $639 a month.
Local data for Marcus, IA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Marcus, IA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$77,981
Poverty rate
5.3%
Median home value
$200,000
Median rent
$639/mo
Homeownership
82.6%
Bachelor's or higher
23.0%
Median age
43.9
Average commute
18.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (500), Irish Americans (191), Dutch Americans (59).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Cherokee County. PPP loans are for Marcus.
Unemployment rate
2.6%
Aug 2026, +0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$51,356
4,908 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$86,904
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$103M
FY 2026, $8,871 per person
How people get to work
Marcus, IA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone85.4%
- Carpooled6.6%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked2.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.6%
- Worked from home4.4%
Average one-way commute: 18.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Marcus, IA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: hail
Storm events since 1996
644
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
43
0.8% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
84° / 7°F
31.2 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Marcus, IA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.1%
U.S. 33.3% +4.8 pts
Diabetes
12.2%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
14.2%
U.S. 12.8% +1.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.8%
U.S. 11.1% -4.3 pts
Cities near Marcus
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| CleghornCity | 5 mi | 0.2 |
| RemsenCity | 8.3 mi | 1.5 |
| MeridenCity | 9.1 mi | 0.1 |
| GranvilleCity | 12 mi | 0.3 |
| OyensCity | 13 mi | 0.1 |
| PaullinaCity | 13 mi | 0.9 |
| LarrabeeCity | 14 mi | 0.1 |
| CherokeeCity | 14 mi | 6.8 |
| AltonCity | 15 mi | 1.9 |
| CalumetCity | 16 mi | 0.3 |
| QuimbyCity | 16 mi | 0.4 |
| WashtaCity | 17 mi | 1 |
| Orange CityCity | 18 mi | 4.6 |
| HospersCity | 18 mi | 0.5 |
| KingsleyCity | 18 mi | 1.6 |
| Le MarsCity | 19 mi | 8.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Marcus, IA in?
- Marcus is in Cherokee County, Iowa.
- What is the population of Marcus, IA?
- About 1,180 people live in Marcus, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Marcus?
- Nearby places include Cleghorn (5 mi), Remsen (8.3 mi), Meriden (9.1 mi), Granville (12 mi), Oyens (13 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023