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Marne, Iowa
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Location of Marne, Iowa
Location of Marne, Iowa
Detailed map of Marne, Iowa
Detailed map of Marne, Iowa
Country  United States
State  Iowa
County Cass
Area
 • Total 0.56 sq mi (1.45 km2)
 • Land 0.56 sq mi (1.45 km2)
 • Water 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
1,266 ft (386 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total 110
 • Density 196.08/sq mi (75.69/km2)
Time zone UTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
51552
Area code(s) 712
FIPS code 19-49575
GNIS feature ID 0458815
Website MarneIowa.com

Marne (pronounced "MAR-nee") is a small city in Cass County, Iowa, in the United States. In 2020, about 110 people lived there.

History of Marne

Marne started in 1875. German investors from Davenport, Iowa bought land from Thomas Meredith. They planned out the city. Marne is named after a place called Marne, Germany.

Where is Marne?

Marne is located in Iowa. Its exact spot is 41°26′55″N 95°6′43″W / 41.44861°N 95.11194°W / 41.44861; -95.11194. The United States Census Bureau says the city covers about 0.57 square miles (1.45 square kilometers). All of this area is land.

How Many People Live in Marne?

Historical population
Census Pop.
1900 410
1910 266 −35.1%
1920 284 6.8%
1930 255 −10.2%
1940 245 −3.9%
1950 214 −12.7%
1960 205 −4.2%
1970 187 −8.8%
1980 162 −13.4%
1990 149 −8.0%
2000 149 0.0%
2010 120 −19.5%
2020 110 −8.3%
U.S. Decennial Census
Iowa Data Center

2020 Population Details

The census in 2020 counted 110 people living in Marne. There were 56 households and 35 families. This means there were about 196 people per square mile (75.7 per square kilometer).

Most people in Marne (94.5%) were White. About 5.5% were from two or more racial backgrounds. Less than 1% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.

About 27% of households had children under 18. Nearly half (48%) were married couples. The average age of people in Marne was 50.5 years old. About 19% of residents were under 20. About 25% were 65 or older. Slightly more than half (52.7%) of the residents were female.

2010 Population Details

In the census of 2010, Marne had 120 people. There were 52 households and 37 families. The population density was about 210 people per square mile (81 per square kilometer).

Most people (99.2%) were White. A small number (0.8%) were from two or more races. About 25% of households had children under 18. The average age was 44 years. About 22% of residents were under 18. About 10% were 65 or older. Slightly more than half (51.7%) of the residents were female.

Education in Marne

Marne is part of the Atlantic Community School District. Students in Marne attend schools within this district, including Atlantic High School.

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