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Marceline, MO
City in Linn County, Missouri.
Population
2,292
Land area
3.3sq mi
People per sq mi
699
ZIP codes
0
Marceline and its ZIP codes
Marceline at a glance
- Marceline is about 7.8 times as dense as Missouri as a whole.
- The median household income is $63,355, 10% below the Missouri median of $70,702.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $96,700 (58% below Missouri) and median rent is $642 a month.
Local data for Marceline, MO
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Marceline, MO, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$63,355
Poverty rate
19.4%
Median home value
$96,700
Median rent
$642/mo
Homeownership
72.7%
Bachelor's or higher
19.0%
Median age
35.3
Average commute
17.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (456), Irish Americans (156), Mexican Americans (68).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Linn County. PPP loans are for Marceline.
Unemployment rate
4.0%
Aug 2026, -0.6 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$46,325
4,083 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$50,769
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$84.8M
FY 2026, $7,145 per person
How people get to work
Marceline, MO, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone80.9%
- Carpooled11.5%
- Public transit0.3%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home7.3%
Average one-way commute: 17.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Marceline, MO, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
310
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
6
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
87° / 18°F
42.2 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Marceline, MO, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.6%
U.S. 33.3% +4.3 pts
Diabetes
14.2%
U.S. 12.1% +2.1 pts
Smoking
20.9%
U.S. 12.8% +8.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.0%
U.S. 11.1% -1.1 pts
Cities near Marceline
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| BucklinCity | 5.4 mi | 1.2 |
| St. CatharineCensus-designated place | 6.1 mi | 0.7 |
| RothvilleVillage | 7.6 mi | 0.2 |
| BrookfieldCity | 8.5 mi | 4.3 |
| New CambriaCity | 11 mi | 0.7 |
| LacledeCity | 13 mi | 1.2 |
| MendonCity | 13 mi | 0.2 |
| SumnerTown | 16 mi | 0.2 |
| EthelTown | 16 mi | 0.2 |
| LinneusCity | 17 mi | 1.1 |
| CallaoCity | 17 mi | 0.5 |
| Prairie HillCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 0.5 |
| MeadvilleCity | 19 mi | 0.5 |
| PurdinCity | 20 mi | 0.3 |
| KeytesvilleCity | 20 mi | 0.8 |
| TriplettCity | 20 mi | 0.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Marceline, MO in?
- Marceline is in Linn County, Missouri.
- What is the population of Marceline, MO?
- About 2,292 people live in Marceline, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Marceline?
- Nearby places include Bucklin (5.4 mi), St. Catharine (6.1 mi), Rothville (7.6 mi), Brookfield (8.5 mi), New Cambria (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023