Marceline: Demographics & People
Marceline is home to 2,292 people, in 783 households. Population grew 1.0% from 2,269 (2022) to 2,292 (2024). Median age 35.3 years. (6.8y younger than Linn County; 1.9y younger than Missouri). Children under 18 are 30% of the population. Population is 92% White (non-Hispanic) and 3% Hispanic or Latino. The community is relatively homogeneous (Simpson index 0.10). 69% of households are family-led. County health: 36% adult obesity, 18% smoke.
- 2.9 people per household (vs Missouri avg 2.4).
- 31% non-family households (singles, roommates) (vs Missouri 42%).
- 81 dependents per 100 working-age (youth + seniors / 18-64) (vs Missouri 67).
Population & Trend
Population grew 1.0% from 2,269 (2022) to 2,292 (2024) — about 1.7× the recent U.S. annual rate of ~0.6%/yr. Estimated 2026 population: ~2,315 (extrapolated at 0.5%/yr trend). Census Bureau Vintage estimate: 2,346.
| Census data vintage | 2024 |
|---|---|
| Population | 7,408 people |
| Annual growth rate · Population change | 1.0% |
| Annual growth rate · Population (2022) | 2,269 |
| Annual growth rate · Population (2024) | 2,292 |
| Annual growth rate · Population growing | Yes |
| Annual growth rate · Trend category | growing |
| Population | 2,292 people (vs Missouri 29,363) |
| Population Estimate | 2,346 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Age Distribution
Median age 35.3y is 3.6 years younger than the U.S. median (38.9y). Children under 18 make up 30% — above the U.S. share of ~22%.
| Age Summary · Median age | 35.3 years (vs Missouri 37.2y) |
|---|---|
| Age Summary · Children Pct | 29.5% |
| Age Summary · Character | family-oriented |
| Age Summary · Total Pop | 2,292 |
| Age Summary · Under 18 | 676 |
| Age Summary · 18 To 34 | 456.0× |
| Age Summary · 35 To 64 | 807.0× |
| Age Summary · 65 Plus | 353 |
| Population under 18 | 676 |
| Median age | 35.3 years (vs Missouri 37.2y) |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2024 — place-level B01001 query · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-29
Race, Ethnicity & Diversity
Of 2,292 residents, race / ethnicity breaks down by Census ACS counts (a person can identify with one or more groups). The Simpson diversity index is 0.10 (0 = single group, 1 = perfectly even distribution); this is read as relatively homogeneous.
| White residents | 2,154 |
|---|---|
| Black residents | 34 |
| Asian residents | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino residents | 80 |
| Diversity Index · Diversity index (Simpson) | 10.1% |
| Diversity Index · Diversity label | relatively homogeneous |
| Diversity Index · Groups counted | 4 |
| Diversity Index · Largest group share | 94.7% |
| Asian population | 0.3% (vs Missouri 1.9%) |
| Black population | 2.4% (vs Missouri 6.6%) |
| Hispanic or Latino population | 3.4% (vs Missouri 5.3%) |
| White (non-Hispanic) population | 92.2% (vs Missouri 77.7%) |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Ancestry
Self-reported ancestry from Census ACS — what residents report as their ethnic origin, separate from race. Counts can exceed population because people can list multiple ancestries.
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Citizenship & Origin
Where residents were born and their citizenship status (Census ACS).
| Residents born in this state | 1,735 |
|---|---|
| Residents born in another state | 531 |
| Share born in this state | 75.7% |
| Share born in another state | 24.3% |
| Native-born U.S. citizens | 23.2% |
| Naturalized citizens | 1.1% |
| Total foreign-born residents | 7 |
| From Europe | 7 |
Households & Family Composition
783 households. Averaging 2.8 people each — larger than the U.S. average of 2.5. 69% are family households — above the U.S. share of ~65%. Of 541 families, 34% are married couples with children.
| Children under 18 | 644 |
|---|---|
| Total families | 541 |
| Married couples with children | 182 |
| Single-parent households | 11 |
| Average household size | 2.80 |
| Women who gave birth (past year) | 15.4% |
| Grandparents living with grandchildren | 25 |
| Grandparents responsible for grandchildren | 18 |
| Family households | 539 households (vs Missouri 7,284) |
| Households that are families | 68.8% (vs Missouri 58.3%) |
| Total households | 783 households (vs Missouri 11,992) |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Residential Stability & Migration
How long residents have lived here and where they came from. 3.5% moved within the county in the past year — the U.S. baseline is roughly 8–10%.
| Moved within the county (past year) | 3.5% |
|---|---|
| Migration · People moving in (annual) | 6,729 |
| Migration · People moving out (annual) | 6,743 |
| Migration · Net migration (in − out) | -14 |
| Migration · Year | 2022-2023 |
Sources: IRS SOI Migration 2021-2022 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Disability
Census ACS measures self-reported functional limitations — vision, hearing, mobility, cognitive, self-care, or independent-living. The U.S. baseline disability rate is about 12–13%; rates trend higher with median age.
| Residents with a disability | 184 |
|---|---|
| Disability rate | 8.4% |
Other
| Congressional District · District | 6 |
|---|---|
| Congressional District · Congress | 118th |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Fips | 29041 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · State Fips | 29 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · County Fips | 041 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · County | Chariton |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Birth Rate | 25.5% |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Lower Ci | 17.30 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Upper Ci | 36.20 |
| Cdc Mortality · Fips | 29041 |
| Cdc Mortality · County | Chariton County |
| Cdc Mortality · Urban Rural | Noncore |
| Cdc Mortality · Total Deaths 2020 2023 | 401 |
| Cdc Vaccination · Fips | 29041 |
| Cdc Vaccination · County | Chariton County |
| Cdc Vaccination · Dose1 Pop Pct | 44.4% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Series Complete Pct | 39.6% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Booster Pct | 55.2% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Population 2019 | 7,426 |
| Cdc Vaccination · Metro Status | Non-metro |
| Family Score · Score | 2.50 |
| Family Score · Schools | 3 |
| Family Score · Children Pct | 29.5% |
| Family Score · Rating | limited |
| Town Summary · Key Facts | population 2,292, growing, family-oriented, middle-class, blue collar |
| Town Summary · Population | 2,292 people (vs Missouri 29,363) |
| Town Summary · County | Chariton County |
Sources: NCES school congressional district assignment · federal dataset cascade