Marcus, Washington Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 242, Marcus's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Marcus is a small community located in Washington, within Stevens County. The total population is 242. It ranks as the 540th most populous out of 628 Census-designated places in Washington.

Age Demographics

The median age in Marcus is 53.0 years. This is 38% higher than the state median of 38.3 years. 17.4% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Marcus is $55,489. This is 43% lower than the state median of $98,141. It is also 31% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 23.1%. This is 134% higher than the state poverty rate of 9.9%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The survey records no unemployed residents in Marcus, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $169,400. Housing costs are 70% lower than the state median of $564,600. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.1x. 87.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 37% higher than the state average of 63.8%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Marcus is White (non-Hispanic), making up 81.4% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 3.3%. The Hispanic or Latino population (3.3%) is well below the state average of 14.4%.

Education

12.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 69% lower than the state rate of 39.6%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 85.3%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Marcus, Washington is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Washington state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 628 Census-designated places in Washington. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.