Marceline, MO Demographics

A map of Marceline's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	2,114	1,930	92.2%	90.9%
Hispanic	79	69	3.4%	3.3%
Black	56	12	2.4%	0.6%
Multiracial	35	86	1.5%	4.1%
Asian	8	9	0.3%	0.4%
Native American/Other	0	17	0.0%	0.8%

Marceline, Missouri has an estimated population of 2,292, an increase from the 2,123 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 92.2% White, 3.4% Hispanic, 2.4% Black, 1.5% Multiracial, 0.3% Asian, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Marceline, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Marceline has become less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Missouri overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Marceline, that probability was 17.1% in 2020 and 14.7% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Marceline is ranked the 251st most populous place in Missouri, out of 1,082 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Marceline was ranked the 250th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Marceline's White Population

2,114 residents of Marceline, or 92.2% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Marceline is significantly higher than in Missouri overall, where 76.3% of the population is White. Marceline ranks 430th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Marceline's White population has grown by an estimated 9.5%. White residents' share of Marceline's population has increased from 90.9% to 92.2%.

Marceline is more White than neighboring Bucklin (85.9% White), Rothville (89.3% White), Brookfield (91.6% White), and New Cambria (89.8% White). Marceline is less White than neighboring St. Catharine (100% White).

Marceline's Black Population

56 residents of Marceline, or 2.4% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Marceline is lower than in Missouri overall, where 10.9% of the population is Black. Marceline ranks 534th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Marceline's Black population has grown by an estimated 366.7%. Black residents' share of Marceline's population has increased from 0.6% to 2.4%.

Marceline is more Black than neighboring Bucklin (0% Black), St. Catharine (0% Black), Rothville (0% Black), and Brookfield (0.8% Black). Marceline is less Black than neighboring New Cambria (8% Black).

Marceline's Asian Population

8 residents of Marceline, or 0.3% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Marceline is comparable to the share in Missouri overall, where 2.1% of the population is Asian. Marceline ranks 406th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Marceline's Asian population has declined by an estimated 11.1%. Asian residents' share of Marceline's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.3%.

Marceline is more Asian than neighboring Bucklin (0% Asian), St. Catharine (0% Asian), Rothville (0% Asian), and New Cambria (0% Asian). Marceline is less Asian than neighboring Brookfield (1% Asian).

Marceline's Hispanic Population

79 residents of Marceline, or 3.4% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Marceline is comparable to the share in Missouri overall, where 5.2% of the population is Hispanic. Marceline ranks 342nd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Marceline's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 14.5%. Hispanic residents' share of Marceline's population has remained roughly unchanged at 3.4%.

Marceline is more Hispanic than neighboring St. Catharine (0% Hispanic), Rothville (0% Hispanic), and New Cambria (1.5% Hispanic). Marceline is less Hispanic than neighboring Bucklin (5% Hispanic), and Brookfield (4.1% Hispanic).

Marceline's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Marceline, or 0.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Marceline is comparable to the share in Missouri overall, where 0.7% of the population is Native American/Other. Marceline ranks 411th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Marceline's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Marceline's population has decreased from 0.8% to 0.0%.

Marceline is less Native American/Other than neighboring Bucklin (0.5% Native American/Other), and Brookfield (0.4% Native American/Other).

Marceline's Multiracial Population

35 residents of Marceline, or 1.5% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Marceline is slightly lower than in Missouri overall, where 4.8% of the population is Multiracial. Marceline ranks 673rd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Marceline's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 59.3%. Multiracial residents' share of Marceline's population has decreased from 4.1% to 1.5%.

Marceline is more Multiracial than neighboring St. Catharine (0% Multiracial), and New Cambria (0.7% Multiracial). Marceline is less Multiracial than neighboring Bucklin (8.6% Multiracial), Rothville (10.7% Multiracial), and Brookfield (2.1% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.