Marcus, Washington facts for kids
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Marcus
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Location of Marcus, Washington
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| Country | United States |
| State | Washington |
| County | Stevens |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.22 sq mi (0.57 km2) |
| • Land | 0.22 sq mi (0.57 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,401 ft (427 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 216 |
| • Density | 982/sq mi (379/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (Pacific (PST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (PDT) |
| ZIP code |
99151
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| Area code | 509 |
| FIPS code | 53-43395 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2412955 |
| Website | Town of Marcus |
Marcus is a small town located in Stevens County, Washington, United States. In 2020, the town had a population of 216 people. It is a quiet place with an interesting past, especially linked to early gold rushes and river travel.
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History of Marcus
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The town of Marcus was named after Marcus Oppenheimer. He was one of the first settlers in the area, arriving in 1863.
Marcus played an important role during the Big Bend Gold Rush in the 1860s. Gold seekers traveling north to the Colony of British Columbia often used Marcus as a supply and transportation base. This was because of its location just above Kettle Falls. These falls were a natural barrier that stopped boats from going further up the river.
In 1865, a steamboat called the Forty-Nine was built in Marcus. This boat tried to reach La Porte, a gold rush town located near the dangerous Dalles des Morts (meaning "Death Rapids"). Regular steamboat service from Marcus to La Porte began in 1866. This was after difficult winter conditions made the first attempt in 1865 hard.
Marcus officially became an incorporated town on October 18, 1910. Later, the original townsite was covered by water. This happened when Grand Coulee Dam was built, creating Franklin D. Roosevelt Lake.
Geography and Climate
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town of Marcus covers a total area of about 0.57 square kilometers (0.22 square miles). All of this area is land.
Marcus's Climate
The climate in Marcus has big changes in temperature throughout the year. Summers are usually warm to hot, and sometimes humid. Winters are cold, and can sometimes be very cold. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Marcus has a humid continental climate. This type of climate is often shown as "Dfb" on climate maps.
Population and People
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1890 | 311 | — | |
| 1910 | 481 | — | |
| 1920 | 551 | 14.6% | |
| 1930 | 583 | 5.8% | |
| 1940 | 393 | −32.6% | |
| 1950 | 149 | −62.1% | |
| 1960 | 126 | −15.4% | |
| 1970 | 142 | 12.7% | |
| 1980 | 174 | 22.5% | |
| 1990 | 135 | −22.4% | |
| 2000 | 117 | −13.3% | |
| 2010 | 183 | 56.4% | |
| 2020 | 216 | 18.0% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 2015 Estimate |
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2010 Census Information
Based on the 2010 census, there were 183 people living in Marcus. These people lived in 76 households, and 49 of these were families. The town had about 796 people per square mile. There were 82 housing units in total.
Most of the people in Marcus were White (94.0%). A small number were African American (0.5%), Native American (2.7%), or Asian (0.5%). About 2.2% of the population identified with two or more races. People who identified as Hispanic or Latino made up 0.5% of the population.
Out of the 76 households, 23.7% had children under 18 living with them. More than half (52.6%) were married couples living together. About 30.3% of all households were made up of individuals living alone. About 7.9% of households had someone aged 65 or older living by themselves. The average household had 2.41 people, and the average family had 2.80 people.
The average age of people in Marcus was 48.8 years. About 18% of residents were under 18 years old. About 21.3% of residents were 65 years or older. The town had a nearly even number of males and females, with 50.8% male and 49.2% female.
See also
In Spanish: Marcus (Washington) para niños
