Village · Michigan
Marcellus, Michigan
Marcellus, village, in Cass County, Michigan. Marcellus had 1,045 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 2.8% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 1,074 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 1,112 (±209). GEOID 2651460.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
1,045
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 1,074 · ACS 2020-2024: 1,112 ±209
Median household income
$52,917
±$20,383 (90% margin)
Michigan: $72,875
Median home value
$120,400
±$15,343 (90% margin)
Michigan: $231,600
Median gross rent
$811
±$140 (90% margin)
Michigan: $1,129
Where is Marcellus and what county is it in?
Marcellus is a village in Cass County, Michigan. It covers 0.8 square miles of land, 1,386 residents per square mile in 2020.
Marcellus is in the South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 2 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Marcellus lies entirely within Marcellus Township, a township with its own local government (2020 census blocks).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Marcellus, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 1,045 people lived in Marcellus on July 1, 2025, down 2.8% since 2020, while Michigan grew 0.5%. The 2020 Census counted 1,074 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 1,112 (±209).
| Measure | Marcellus | Cass County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 1,112 ±209 | 51,520 | no clear change |
| Households | 414 ±73 | 21,207 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.69 ±0.30 | 2.41 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 445 ±74 | 25,679 | no clear change |
Marcellus's population since 2000
From 1,162 in 2000 to 1,045 in 2025: down 10.1%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Marcellus as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Marcellus?
The median resident of Marcellus is 35.2 years old; 23.8% are under 18 and 10.6% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 93.9%, then non-Hispanic residents of two or more races at 2.5%.
| Measure | Marcellus | Cass County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 35.2 ±10.6 | 45.5 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 23.8% ±4.8 pts | 20.2% | – |
| 65 years and over | 10.6% ±4.4 pts | 22.6% | – |
| Male | 54.9% ±6.5 pts | 50.3% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 2.0% ±1.5 pts | 4.5% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 93.9% ±2.9 pts | 84.0% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 1.6% ±1.7 pts | 4.0% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±2.7 pts | 0.8% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±2.7 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±2.7 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 2.5% ±1.8 pts | 5.2% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±2.7 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 0.0% ±2.7 pts | 2.7% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 0.4% ±0.6 pts | 4.3% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 6.0% ±3.2 pts | 7.9% | – |
| With a disability | 15.1% ±5.4 pts | 16.1% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 6.5% ±3.2 pts | 6.9% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 90.6% ±4.5 pts | 90.0% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 8.6% ±4.0 pts | 21.8% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 3.0% ±2.4 pts | 8.0% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 92.2% ±3.7 pts | 88.8% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 4.1% ±2.8 pts | 4.3% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Marcellus earn?
Half of Marcellus's 414 households earn less than $52,917 a year (±$20,383), against $70,443 in Cass County and $72,875 in Michigan. In 2015-2019 it was $55,711 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 16.4% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Marcellus | Cass County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $52,917 ±$20,383 | $70,443 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $69,079 ±$11,786 | $95,850 | – |
| Per capita income | $27,280 ±$4,774 | $39,236 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 16.4% ±7.3 pts | 11.9% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 26.8% ±16.6 pts | 18.9% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 19.8% ±10.0 pts | 12.8% | – |
| Households with a computer | 95.7% ±4.7 pts | 92.6% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 91.1% ±5.4 pts | 88.6% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Marcellus?
Owners occupy 77.1% of Marcellus's occupied homes and renters 22.9%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $120,400 by its owner (±$15,343). The median renter pays $811 a month including utilities.
| Measure | Marcellus | Cass County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $120,400 ±$15,343 | $218,000 | +$29,452 |
| Median gross rent | $811 ±$140 | $916 | −$271 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 19.5% ±18.4 pts | 31.9% | – |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,109 ±$121 | $1,478 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 77.1% ±8.4 pts | 81.6% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 22.9% ±8.4 pts | 18.4% | – |
| Housing units | 445 ±74 | 25,679 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.9% ±1.4 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 0.0% ±26.5 pts | 5.1% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 82.7% ±5.3 pts | 84.6% | – |
| Mobile homes | 10.1% ±3.8 pts | 7.7% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.0% ±6.5 pts | 1.0% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 0.7% ±1.1 pts | 6.0% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 36.2% ±9.9 pts | 17.0% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 4.1% ±3.3 pts | 5.1% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Marcellus building?
Builders took permits for 1 new housing units in Marcellus in 2025 (1 in single-family houses), 1.0 per 1,000 residents against 2.3 across Michigan.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Marcellus work and get to work?
86.6% of Marcellus's workers drive alone. The average trip to work takes 24.9 minutes.
| Measure | Marcellus | Cass County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 63.6% ±5.1 pts | 58.8% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 6.0% ±4.2 pts | 5.0% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 86.6% ±5.8 pts | 77.4% | – |
| Carpooled | 6.5% ±4.7 pts | 9.9% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±5.6 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Walked | 3.3% ±2.9 pts | 2.2% | – |
| Worked from home | 2.7% ±1.9 pts | 7.8% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 24.9 min ±3.5 | 24.4 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Marcellus?
No census tract lies mostly in Marcellus; 1 tract reaches into it (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 17.01Cass County | 2,953 | $73,125 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Marcellus) · Census block assignment files
How does Marcellus compare with other places in Michigan?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Marcellus is the 10,097th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 348th-most populous of 533 in Michigan.
Marcellus ranks 1,177th of 1,354 places in Michigan with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 348th | 533 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 1,203rd | 1,281 |
| Residents per square mile | 253rd | 1,356 |
| Median household income | 1,177th | 1,354 |
| Per capita income | 1,200th | 1,355 |
| Median home value | 1,240th | 1,354 |
| Median gross rent | 954th | 1,212 |
| Poverty rate | 261st | 1,213 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 1,319th | 1,350 |
| Median age | 1,223rd | 1,356 |
| Owner-occupied share | 967th | 1,356 |
| Travel time to work | 702nd | 1,356 |
Marcellus's figures with every place in Michigan (CSV)
Every place in Michigan, sortable · Compare Marcellus with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Marcellus?
22 of the 57 figures for Marcellus on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Marcellus are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Marcellus.