Marcellus, MI Demographics

A map of Marcellus's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	1,044	949	93.9%	88.4%
Multiracial	28	59	2.5%	5.5%
Hispanic	22	41	2.0%	3.8%
Black	18	15	1.6%	1.4%
Asian	0	2	0.0%	0.2%
Native American/Other	0	8	0.0%	0.7%

Marcellus, Michigan has an estimated population of 1,112, an increase from the 1,074 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 93.9% White, 2.5% Multiracial, 2.0% Hispanic, 1.6% Black, 0.0% Asian, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Marcellus, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Marcellus has become considerably less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Michigan overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Marcellus, that probability was 21.4% in 2020 and 11.7% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Marcellus is ranked the 421st most populous place in Michigan, out of 745 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). Marcellus was ranked the 418th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Marcellus's White Population

1,044 residents of Marcellus, or 93.9% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Marcellus is significantly higher than in Michigan overall, where 72.4% of the population is White. Marcellus ranks 448th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Marcellus's White population has grown by an estimated 10.0%. White residents' share of Marcellus's population has increased from 88.4% to 93.9%.

Marcellus is more White than neighboring Lawton (86.6% White), Vandalia (64.8% White), Decatur (73.7% White), Mattawan (82.7% White), and Schoolcraft (89.4% White).

Marcellus's Black Population

18 residents of Marcellus, or 1.6% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Marcellus is considerably lower than in Michigan overall, where 13.1% of the population is Black. Marcellus ranks 220th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Marcellus's Black population has grown by an estimated 20.0%. Black residents' share of Marcellus's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.6%.

Marcellus is more Black than neighboring Mattawan (0.7% Black), and Schoolcraft (0.7% Black). Marcellus is less Black than neighboring Lawton (1.7% Black), Vandalia (19.1% Black), and Decatur (3.4% Black).

Marcellus's Asian Population

0 residents of Marcellus, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Marcellus is slightly lower than in Michigan overall, where 3.4% of the population is Asian. Marcellus ranks 529th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Marcellus's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Marcellus's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Marcellus is less Asian than neighboring Lawton (0.9% Asian), Vandalia (6% Asian), Decatur (0.3% Asian), and Mattawan (0.4% Asian).

Marcellus's Hispanic Population

22 residents of Marcellus, or 2.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Marcellus is slightly lower than in Michigan overall, where 5.9% of the population is Hispanic. Marcellus ranks 301st statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Marcellus's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 46.3%. Hispanic residents' share of Marcellus's population has decreased from 3.8% to 2.0%.

Marcellus is less Hispanic than neighboring Lawton (4.1% Hispanic), Vandalia (7.9% Hispanic), Decatur (16.1% Hispanic), Mattawan (11.7% Hispanic), and Schoolcraft (4.2% Hispanic).

Marcellus's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Marcellus, 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 Marcellus is comparable to the share in Michigan overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Marcellus ranks 371st statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Marcellus's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Marcellus's population has decreased from 0.7% to 0.0%.

Marcellus is less Native American/Other than neighboring Lawton (1.7% Native American/Other), and Vandalia (1.4% Native American/Other).

Marcellus's Multiracial Population

28 residents of Marcellus, or 2.5% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Marcellus is comparable to the share in Michigan overall, where 4.5% of the population is Multiracial. Marcellus ranks 158th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Marcellus's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 52.5%. Multiracial residents' share of Marcellus's population has decreased from 5.5% to 2.5%.

Marcellus is more Multiracial than neighboring Vandalia (0.8% Multiracial). Marcellus is less Multiracial than neighboring Lawton (5% Multiracial), Decatur (6.5% Multiracial), Mattawan (4.5% Multiracial), and Schoolcraft (5.6% 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.