Marcus, Iowa
city in Iowa, United States
Marcus is a city in Cherokee County, Iowa, United States. The population was 1,079 at the time of the 2020 census.
History
The first building in Marcus was erected in 1871. Marcus was incorporated on May 15, 1882.
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.54 square miles (3.99 km2), all land.
Demographics
2020 census
As of the 2020 census, Marcus had a population of 1,079 people, with 487 households and 305 families residing in the city. The population density was 705.7 inhabitants per square mile (272.5/km2). There were 540 housing units at an average density of 353.2 per square mile (136.4/km2).
The median age was 44.1 years. 21.8% of residents were under the age of 18.
The public source identifies “Marcus, Iowa” as city in Iowa, United States. This brief keeps that definition visible, then builds a research path around Marcus, Iowa and city.
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