Population 6,081 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Marcellus
Household size in Marcellus
| Period | Marcellus | Syracuse area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.67 | 2.51 | 2.68 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.56 | 2.50 | 2.72 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.48 | 2.46 | 2.69 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.27 | 2.34 | 2.65 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.40 | −0.17 | −0.03 | −0.03 |
Households in Marcellus are small: just 2.27 people on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. That is typical of places where many people live alone or as couples, and fewer have children at home. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 2.67, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Marcellus
| Period | Marcellus | Syracuse area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 42.2 | 38.9 | 38.3 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 46.2 | 39.7 | 39.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 47.5 | 40.7 | 40.2 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 48.3 | 41.4 | 40.8 | 40.1 |
| Change | +6.0 | +2.5 | +2.5 | +2.3 |
With a median age of 48.3, Marcellus is noticeably older than the country as a whole (40.1), an age mix that tilts toward empty nesters and retirees. The median age has climbed from 42.2 in 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Of the 488 New York cities with 5,000+ people, only 41 are older.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Marcellus
| Period | Marcellus | Syracuse area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.7% | 12.1% | 13.1% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 9.5% | 12.1% | 12.7% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 7.7% | 12.0% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.3% | 11.4% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| Change | −6.4 pts | −0.7 pts | −1.5 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 5.3% of households in Marcellus, well below the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share has fallen 6.4 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Marcellus has a lower share of single-parent households than the great majority of New York cities.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Marcellus
Renters in Marcellus
| Period | Marcellus | Syracuse area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 20.5% | 31.6% | 44.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 16.8% | 32.9% | 46.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 19.2% | 32.9% | 46.2% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 21.2% | 31.6% | 45.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | +0.6 pts | −0.0 pts | +0.9 pts | +1.5 pts |
Marcellus is largely a place of homeowners: only 21.2% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. More than four in ten owners (42.9%) have paid off their mortgages, above the national share of 39.8%. The renter share has edged up 0.6 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Marcellus
| Period | Marcellus | Syracuse area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.0% | 11.2% | 10.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 4.9% | 11.4% | 10.4% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 6.1% | 13.0% | 11.0% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 4.0% | 9.4% | 9.7% | 9.6% |
| Change | −1.0 pts | −1.8 pts | −0.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Only 4.0% of homes in Marcellus are vacant, far below the national rate of 9.6%, which usually means strong demand for housing. Since 2006–10, vacancy has edged down 1.0 points, in line with the national trend. Marcellus has a lower vacancy rate than at least four in five New York cities.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Marcellus
| Period | Marcellus | Syracuse area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1964 | 1962 | 1956 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1963 | 1963 | 1957 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1966 | 1964 | 1958 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1965 | 1967 | 1961 | 1980 |
| Change | +1 | +5 | +5 | +6 |
Marcellus is a place of older homes: half were built before 1965, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. Newer construction is concentrated in the north, while the west has the oldest housing.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Marcellus
| Period | Marcellus | Syracuse area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $778 | $748 | $1,095 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $908 | $794 | $1,201 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $849 | $911 | $1,426 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,154 | $1,138 | $1,794 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$377 | +$390 | +$698 | +$606 |
Rent in Marcellus runs $1,154 a month at the median, utilities included, well below the U.S. median of $1,571. Rents are up $377 a month from 2006–10, a 48% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 28.7% of household income on rent, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally. Rents run highest in the southeast and lowest in the north.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Marcellus
Bachelor's degrees in Marcellus
| Period | Marcellus | Syracuse area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 37.0% | 28.7% | 31.9% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 44.5% | 30.7% | 33.4% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 40.5% | 31.8% | 36.2% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 46.6% | 35.8% | 39.8% | 35.6% |
| Change | +9.6 pts | +7.2 pts | +8.0 pts | +7.2 pts |
College graduates are unusually common in Marcellus: 46.6% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's degree or higher, against 35.6% nationally. Education tends to track local incomes and the kinds of jobs nearby. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 9.6 points, in line with the national trend.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Marcellus
| Period | Marcellus | Syracuse area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 95.3% | 88.6% | 84.0% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 98.0% | 89.1% | 84.9% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 96.9% | 90.3% | 86.5% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 96.4% | 91.3% | 87.3% | 89.3% |
| Change | +1.1 pts | +2.7 pts | +3.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in Marcellus: 96.4% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has edged up 1.1 points, a smaller shift than nationally. Marcellus has a higher share of high school graduates than at least four in five New York cities.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Marcellus
| Period | Marcellus | Syracuse area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.4% | 7.3% | 7.7% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 5.2% | 8.5% | 9.2% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.5% | 5.8% | 5.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.4% | 5.6% | 6.6% | 5.4% |
| Change | +0.0 pts | −1.7 pts | −1.2 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Marcellus is the same as the national rate: 5.4% of the labor force. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Marcellus compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marcellus | 2.27 | 48.3 | 5.3% | 21.2% | 4.0% | 1965 | $1,154 | 46.6% | 96.4% | 5.4% |
| Howlett Hill | 2.54 | 51.7 | 1.9% | 2.5% | 2.8% | 1958 | $1,343 | 56.2% | 96.9% | 0.0% |
| Halfway | 2.08 | 52.7 | 20.4% | 7.3% | 7.1% | 1989 | $815 | 29.9% | 91.9% | 0.9% |
| Camillus | 2.31 | 48.0 | 5.6% | 21.4% | 3.7% | 1973 | $1,183 | 44.6% | 94.6% | 3.4% |
| Rose Hill | 2.48 | 43.7 | 7.3% | 8.7% | 11.3% | 1967 | $1,495 | 58.1% | 95.7% | 1.9% |
| Mottville | 2.53 | 49.0 | 7.1% | 19.9% | 5.1% | 1960 | $973 | 44.2% | 94.6% | 4.9% |
| Otisco Valley | 2.34 | 52.5 | 2.2% | 5.0% | 5.2% | 1971 | $1,421 | 36.8% | 98.4% | 3.7% |
| Skaneateles | 2.30 | 51.9 | 6.1% | 16.7% | 16.2% | 1955 | $1,246 | 59.3% | 95.9% | 1.7% |
| Fairmount | 2.23 | 42.4 | 6.7% | 18.1% | 7.5% | 1961 | $1,231 | 42.6% | 94.8% | 1.6% |
| Elbridge | 2.30 | 44.9 | 16.2% | 11.0% | 7.9% | 1979 | $925 | 26.9% | 92.5% | 2.5% |
| Skaneateles Falls | 2.64 | 42.9 | 8.9% | 17.8% | 6.2% | 1965 | $972 | 36.0% | 93.6% | 5.2% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Marcellus. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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