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Marcus, Iowa
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Location of Marcus, Iowa
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Iowa |
| County | Cherokee |
| Government | |
| • Type | Mayor-council |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.53 sq mi (3.96 km2) |
| • Land | 1.53 sq mi (3.96 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,460 ft (445 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,079 |
| • Density | 705.69/sq mi (272.48/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
51035
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| Area code(s) | 712 |
| FIPS code | 19-49350 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0458799 |
| Website | City of Marcus |
Marcus is a small city located in Cherokee County, Iowa, in the United States. In 2020, about 1,079 people lived there. It's a friendly place with a rich history.
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History of Marcus
The very first building in Marcus was built in 1871. This marked the beginning of the city. Marcus officially became a city on May 15, 1882. This means it got its own local government.
Geography of Marcus
Marcus is located in the state of Iowa. Its exact coordinates are 42.822892 degrees North and 95.804894 degrees West. This helps pinpoint its location on a map.
The city covers a total area of about 1.54 square miles (3.96 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within the city limits.
Population and People in Marcus
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 171 | — | |
| 1890 | 671 | 292.4% | |
| 1900 | 718 | 7.0% | |
| 1910 | 896 | 24.8% | |
| 1920 | 1,091 | 21.8% | |
| 1930 | 1,138 | 4.3% | |
| 1940 | 1,206 | 6.0% | |
| 1950 | 1,263 | 4.7% | |
| 1960 | 1,307 | 3.5% | |
| 1970 | 1,272 | −2.7% | |
| 1980 | 1,206 | −5.2% | |
| 1990 | 1,171 | −2.9% | |
| 2000 | 1,139 | −2.7% | |
| 2010 | 1,117 | −1.9% | |
| 2020 | 1,079 | −3.4% | |
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Marcus Population in 2020
According to the census in 2020, there were 1,079 people living in Marcus. These people lived in 487 households. About 305 of these were families.
The city had about 705.7 people per square mile. Most residents, about 92.2%, were White. About 3.8% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
The average age of people in Marcus was 44.1 years old.
- About 22.9% of residents were under 20 years old.
- About 26.4% were 65 years old or older.
- The population was almost evenly split between males (49.3%) and females (50.7%).
Education in Marcus
Students in Marcus attend schools within the Marcus-Meriden-Cleghorn Community School District. This school district was created on July 1, 1993. It was formed when the Marcus and Meriden-Cleghorn school districts joined together.
Famous People from Marcus
Some notable people have come from Marcus:
- Bruce Dreckman is a professional Major League Baseball umpire.
- Donald E. O'Brien was an American judge.
- Oscar L. Olson served as the third President of Luther College.
- Robert E. Smylie was the 24th Governor of Idaho. He was born in Marcus.
See also
In Spanish: Marcus (Iowa) para niños
