Marcus, Washington

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Population in 2022: 219 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: +87.2%
Males: 110  (50.5%)
Females: 109  (49.5%)
Median resident age:

49.0 years
Washington median age:

38.4 years

Zip codes: 99126, 99151.

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Estimated median household income in 2022: $48,648 (it was $27,500 in 2000)
Marcus:

$48,648
WA:

$91,306

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $19,785 (it was $10,798 in 2000)

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $190,315 (it was $79,200 in 2000)
Marcus:

$190,315
WA:

$569,500

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $237,236; detached houses: $250,517; mobile homes: $158,868

Median gross rent in 2022: $870.

March 2022 cost of living index in Marcus: 86.8 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 32.4%
(24.6% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 88.9% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 58.8% for American Indian residents, 53.3% for other race residents, 68.4% for two or more races residents)

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  • Races in Marcus, WA (2022)
    • 13975.5%White alone
    • 179.2%American Indian alone
    • 105.4%Other race alone
    • 94.9%Hispanic
    • 73.8%Two or more races



According to our research of Washington and other state lists, there was 1 registered sex offender living in Marcus, Washington as of May 21, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Marcus is 191 to 1.


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Ancestries: American (51.5%), German (18.2%), English (12.1%), French Canadian (6.1%), Irish (3.0%).

Current Local Time: PST time zone

Incorporated in 1910

Land area: 0.24 square miles.

Population density: 927 people per square mile   (low).

Marcus, Washington map

4 residents are foreign born (3.4% Asia).

This town:

3.4%
Washington:

10.4%
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:
Marcus town:

0.7% ($520)
Washington:

1.2% ($1,915)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Spokane, WA (74.9 miles , pop. 195,629).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: East Seattle, WA (202.7 miles , pop. 480,100).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Los Angeles, CA (1008.5 miles , pop. 3,694,820).

Nearest cities:

Kettle Falls, WA (2.0 miles ),
Barney's Junction, WA (2.1 miles),
Boyds, WA (2.1 miles),
Barstow, WA (2.9 miles),
Orient-Sherman, WA (3.3 miles ),
Colville, WA (3.3 miles ),
Orient, WA (3.9 miles),
Northport, WA (4.6 miles )

Latitude: 48.66 N, Longitude: 118.06 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 509

Distribution of median household income in Marcus, WA in 2022
Distribution of house value in Marcus, WA in 2022

Marcus satellite photo by USGS

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2009: 1 building, cost: $115,000
  • 2005: 1 building, cost: $77,200
  • 2002: 1 building, cost: $165,000
  • 2000: 1 building, cost: $35,400
  • 1999: 2 buildings, average cost: $27,500
Number of permits per 10,000 Marcus, WA residents
Average permit cost in Marcus, WA
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

7.1%
Washington:

4.6%
Most common industries in Marcus, WA (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Wood products (15.1%)
  • Religious, grantmaking, civic, professional, similar organizations (13.2%)
  • Public administration (9.4%)
  • Personal & laundry services (9.4%)
  • Building material & garden equipment & supplies dealers (7.5%)
  • Finance & insurance (7.5%)
  • Administrative & support & waste management services (5.7%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Wood products (28.6%)
  • Religious, grantmaking, civic, professional, similar organizations (14.3%)
  • Public administration (10.7%)
  • Administrative & support & waste management services (10.7%)
  • Machinery (7.1%)
  • Construction (7.1%)
  • Building material & garden equipment & supplies dealers (7.1%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Personal & laundry services (20.0%)
  • Finance & insurance (16.0%)
  • Social assistance (12.0%)
  • Religious, grantmaking, civic, professional, similar organizations (12.0%)
  • Building material & garden equipment & supplies dealers (8.0%)
  • Public administration (8.0%)
  • Utilities (8.0%)
Most common occupations in Marcus, WA (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Counselors, social workers, and other community and social service specialists (15.1%)
  • Bus drivers (11.3%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (9.4%)
  • Financial clerks, except bookkeeping, accounting and auditing clerks (7.5%)
  • Woodworkers (7.5%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (7.5%)
  • Other healthcare support occupations (5.7%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Bus drivers (21.4%)
  • Woodworkers (14.3%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (14.3%)
  • Counselors, social workers, and other community and social service specialists (10.7%)
  • Other protective service workers, including supervisors (10.7%)
  • Retail sales workers, except cashiers (7.1%)
  • Construction laborers (7.1%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Counselors, social workers, and other community and social service specialists (20.0%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (20.0%)
  • Financial clerks, except bookkeeping, accounting and auditing clerks (16.0%)
  • Other healthcare support occupations (12.0%)
  • Accountants and auditors (8.0%)
  • Personal appearance workers (8.0%)
  • Waiters and waitresses (8.0%)

Average climate in Marcus, Washington

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI PM10 PM2.5
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2022 was 79.2. This is about average.

City:

79.2
U.S.:

72.6
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM10) [µg/m3] level in 2022 was 24.3. This is worse than average. Closest monitor was 11.1 miles away from the city center.

City:

24.3
U.S.:

19.2
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2022 was 9.19. This is about average. Closest monitor was 11.1 miles away from the city center.

City:

9.19
U.S.:

8.11

Earthquake activity:

Marcus-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Washington state average. It is 844% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 4/13/1949 at 19:55:42, a magnitude 7.0 (7.0 UK, Class: Major, Intensity: VIII - XII) earthquake occurred 227.5 miles away from the city center, causing $80,000,000 total damage
On 2/28/2001 at 18:54:32, a magnitude 6.8 (6.5 MB, 6.6 MS, 6.8 MW, Class: Strong, Intensity: VII - IX) earthquake occurred 236.1 miles away from Marcus center, causing $2,000,000,000 total damage and $305,000,000 insured losses
On 2/28/2001 at 18:54:32, a magnitude 6.8 (6.8 MD, Depth: 32.2 mi) earthquake occurred 240.2 miles away from Marcus center
On 4/29/1965 at 15:28:43, a magnitude 6.6 (6.6 UK) earthquake occurred 218.4 miles away from Marcus center, causing $28,000,000 total damage
On 8/18/1959 at 06:37:13, a magnitude 7.7 (7.7 UK) earthquake occurred 451.6 miles away from the city center, causing $26,000,000 total damage
On 10/28/1983 at 14:06:06, a magnitude 7.3 (6.2 MB, 7.3 MS, 7.0 MW) earthquake occurred 376.8 miles away from the city center, causing 2 deaths (2 shaking deaths) and 3 injuries, causing $15,000,000 total damage
Magnitude types: body-wave magnitude (MB), duration magnitude (MD), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Stevens County (16) is near the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 11
Emergencies Declared: 3

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 6, Fires: 5, Mudslides: 4, Storms: 3, Landslides: 2, Snows: 2, Winter Storms: 2, Drought: 1, Heavy Rain: 1, Hurricane: 1, Volcanic Eruption: 1, Wind: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Marcus topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Marcus:

  • BUENA VISTA (Nursing Home, about 10 miles away; COLVILLE, WA)
  • PROVIDENCE MOUNT CARMEL HOSPITAL Critical Access Hospitals (about 12 miles away; COLVILLE, WA)
  • PINEWOOD TERRACE NURSING CTR (Nursing Home, about 12 miles away; COLVILLE, WA)
  • FMC COLVILLE (Dialysis Facility, about 13 miles away; COLVILLE, WA)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Marcus:

  • Whitworth University (about 70 miles; Spokane, WA; Full-time enrollment: 2,689)
  • Spokane Falls Community College (about 74 miles; Spokane, WA; FT enrollment: 6,052)
  • Gonzaga University (about 76 miles; Spokane, WA; FT enrollment: 6,780)
  • Spokane Community College (about 76 miles; Spokane, WA; FT enrollment: 6,482)
  • Eastern Washington University (about 85 miles; Cheney, WA; FT enrollment: 11,643)
  • North Idaho College (about 90 miles; Coeur d'Alene, ID; FT enrollment: 4,684)
  • Wenatchee Valley College (about 136 miles; Wenatchee, WA; FT enrollment: 2,951)

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Church in Marcus: Presbyterian Church of Marcus (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Stevens County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level greater than 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Highest Potential
Average household size:
This town:

2.4 people
Washington:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This town:

64.5%
Whole state:

64.4%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This town:

10.5%
Whole state:

7.7%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.0% of all households
  • Gay men: 1.3% of all households

For population 15 years and over in Marcus:

Marital status in Marcus, WA
  • Never married: 35.6%
  • Now married: 21.9%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 15.8%
  • Divorced: 26.7%

For population 25 years and over in Marcus:

  • High school or higher: 80.9%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 19.8%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 5.3%
  • Unemployed: 3.6%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 25.3 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

13.2
Washington average:

11.6

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Marcus, WA (based on Stevens County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Evangelical Protestant4,80346
Catholic3,97410
Other1,8607
Mainline Protestant1,0948
None31,800-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 9
This county:

2.16 / 10,000 pop.
Washington:

2.06 / 10,000 pop.
Number of supercenters and club stores: 1
Stevens County:

0.24 / 10,000 pop.
Washington:

0.19 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 5
Stevens County:

1.20 / 10,000 pop.
Washington:

1.18 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 11
This county:

2.64 / 10,000 pop.
Washington:

2.67 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 29
Stevens County:

6.95 / 10,000 pop.
Washington:

8.26 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Stevens County:

8.3%
Washington:

7.7%
Adult obesity rate:
Stevens County:

27.0%
Washington:

25.7%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Stevens County:

10.8%
State:

13.9%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
Marcus:

60.5%
State:

49.9%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
This city:

67.1%
State:

47.2%

Average BMI:
This city:

27.2
State:

28.4

People feeling badly about themselves:
This city:

22.6%
Washington:

20.9%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
Marcus:

8.6%
State:

10.5%

Average hours sleeping at night:
Marcus:

7.3
Washington:

6.8

Overweight people:
Marcus:

36.3%
State:

32.8%

General health condition:
Marcus:

66.4%
State:

56.8%

Average condition of hearing:
This city:

85.1%
Washington:

79.4%

More about Health and Nutrition of Marcus, WA Residents
Local government employment and payroll (March 2022)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Other and Unallocable 1$2,704$32,4480$0
Financial Administration 1$2,773$33,2760$0
Other Government Administration 0$0 6$221
Totals for Government 2$5,477$32,8626$221

Marcus government finances - Expenditure in 2017 (per resident):

  • Current Operations - Water Utilities: $31,000 ($141.55)
    Solid Waste Management: $23,000 ($105.02)
    General - Other: $20,000 ($91.32)
    Parks and Recreation: $12,000 ($54.79)
    General Public Buildings: $7,000 ($31.96)
    Police Protection: $7,000 ($31.96)
    Regular Highways: $5,000 ($22.83)
    Miscellaneous Commercial Activities - Other: $4,000 ($18.26)
    Central Staff Services: $2,000 ($9.13)
    Financial Administration: $1,000 ($4.57)
    Natural Resources - Other: $1,000 ($4.57)
  • General - Interest on Debt: $1,000 ($4.57)
  • Intergovernmental to Local - Other - Solid Waste Management: $2,000 ($9.13)
    Other - Water Utilities: $2,000 ($9.13)
  • Other Capital Outlay - Water Utilities: $48,000 ($219.18)
    General - Other: $20,000 ($91.32)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $41,000 ($187.21)
  • Water Utilities - Interest on Debt: $4,000 ($18.26)

Marcus government finances - Revenue in 2017 (per resident):

  • Charges - Solid Waste Management: $23,000 ($105.02)
    Miscellaneous Commercial Activities: $1,000 ($4.57)
  • Miscellaneous - Sale of Property: $5,000 ($22.83)
    General Revenue - Other: $4,000 ($18.26)
    Donations From Private Sources: $1,000 ($4.57)
    Interest Earnings: $0 ($0.00)
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $46,000 ($210.05)
  • State Intergovernmental - Other: $10,000 ($45.66)
    Highways: $4,000 ($18.26)
    General Local Government Support: $2,000 ($9.13)
  • Tax - Public Utilities Sales: $14,000 ($63.93)
    Property: $14,000 ($63.93)
    General Sales and Gross Receipts: $4,000 ($18.26)
    Other License: $1,000 ($4.57)

Marcus government finances - Debt in 2017 (per resident):

  • Long Term Debt - Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $89,000 ($406.39)
    Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $85,000 ($388.13)
    Retired Unspecified Public Purpose: $3,000 ($13.70)

Strongest AM radio stations in Marcus:

  • KCVL (1240 AM; 1 kW; COLVILLE, WA; Owner: NORTH COUNTRY BROADCASTING)
  • KTBI (810 AM; daytime; 50 kW; EPHRATA, WA; Owner: TACOMA BROADCASTERS, INCORPORATED)
  • KGA (1510 AM; 50 kW; SPOKANE, WA; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KXLY (920 AM; 20 kW; SPOKANE, WA; Owner: SPOKANE RADIO, INC.)
  • KMJY (700 AM; 10 kW; NEWPORT, WA; Owner: JAMES E. AND HELEN G. STARGEL)
  • KERR (750 AM; 50 kW; POLSON, MT; Owner: ANDERSON RADIO BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KOMW (680 AM; daytime; 5 kW; OMAK, WA; Owner: NORTH CASCADES BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KIRO (710 AM; 50 kW; SEATTLE, WA; Owner: ENTERCOM SEATTLE LICENSE, LLC)
  • KOFI (1180 AM; 50 kW; KALISPELL, MT; Owner: KOFI, INC.)
  • KIXI (880 AM; 50 kW; MERCER ISLAND/SEATTL, WA; Owner: BELLEVUE RADIO, INC.)
  • KTTH (770 AM; 50 kW; SEATTLE, WA; Owner: ENTERCOM SEATTLE LICENSE, LLC)
  • KGNW (820 AM; 50 kW; BURIEN-SEATTLE, WA; Owner: INSPIRATION MEDIA, INC.)
  • KQNT (590 AM; 5 kW; SPOKANE, WA; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)

Strongest FM radio stations in Marcus:

  • KCRK-FM (92.1 FM; COLVILLE, WA; Owner: NORTH COUNTRY BROADCASTING)
  • KMJY-FM (104.5 FM; NEWPORT, WA; Owner: ALC COMMUNICATIONS)
  • K219DQ (90.5 FM; OMAK, WA; Owner: WALLA WALLA COLLEGE)
  • KXLY-FM (99.9 FM; SPOKANE, WA; Owner: SPOKANE RADIO, INC.)
  • KPND (95.3 FM; SANDPOINT, ID; Owner: BLUE SKY BROADCASTING INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Marcus:

  • K59BW (Channel 59; BONNERS FERRY, ID; Owner: STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION (IEPBS))
  • K08HY (Channel 8; MARCUS-EVANS, ETC., WA; Owner: BISBEE MOUNTAIN TRANSLATOR ASSN.)
  • K10GJ (Channel 10; MARCUS-EVANS, ETC., WA; Owner: BISBEE MOUNTAIN TRANSLATOR ASSN.)
  • K13IQ (Channel 13; MARCUS-EVANS, ETC., WA; Owner: BISBEE MOUNTAIN TRANSLATOR ASSN.)

Marcus fatal accident list:

Oct 25, 1999 06:30 PM, Sr-25, Lat: 48.662457, Lon: -118.068377, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1
Dec 26, 1999 11:05 PM, Sr-25, Lat: 48.662457, Lon: -118.068377, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 2
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 1Number of bridges
  • 609Total average daily traffic
  • 152Total average daily truck traffic

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

2
  • Call Sign: KC7YEH, Licensee ID: L01463811, Grant Date: 02/04/2009, Expiration Date: 02/04/2019, Cancellation Date: 02/05/2021, Registrant: Erik J Neff, Po Box 693, Marcus, WA 99151

  • Call Sign: KD7QBY, Licensee ID: L00473585, Grant Date: 11/28/2011, Expiration Date: 02/26/2022, Cancellation Date: 02/27/2024, Certifier: Robert S Everett, Registrant: Robert S Everett, 1219 Hwy 25 N, Marcus, WA 99151-0086


Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Marcus, WA
  • 40.8%Electricity
  • 39.4%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 16.9%Wood
  • 2.8%Other fuel
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Marcus, WA
  • 87.5%Wood
  • 12.5%Other fuel


Marcus compared to Washington state average:

  • Median household income below state average.
  • Median house value significantly below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage below state average.
  • Median age significantly above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • Number of rooms per house above state average.
  • House age above state average.
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