Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Marcus Hook, PA Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

2,102

Median Agei

39.3

Race & Ethnicityi

White

71.2%1,497

Black

16%337

Hispanic/Latino

6.9%146

Two or More

5.8%122

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

6.5%89

High School Diploma

39.2%537

Some College (<1 yr)

13.3%183

Some College (1+ yr)

6.4%88

Associate's Degree

12.5%171

Bachelor's Degree

5.8%80

Master's Degree

3.1%42

HS or Higher

86.8%

BA or Higher

8.9%

Graduate+

3.1%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$134,200

Median Renti

$1,075

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

35.8%335

Renter-Occupied

64.2%601

Total Units

1,008

Homeownership

35.8%

Vacancy Rate

7.1%

Home Values

Under $50K

3%10

$50K–$100K

25.7%86

$100K–$150K

38.5%129

$150K–$200K

20.6%69

$200K–$300K

10.1%34

$300K–$500K

2.1%7

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

150

$750–$1,000

106

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

100

$1,500–$2,000

136

Year Built

2000–2009

1.4%14

1990–1999

7.4%75

1980–1989

2%20

1970–1979

5.6%56

1960–1969

15.2%153

1950–1959

7.4%75

1940–1949

17%171

1939 or earlier

44%444

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

44.4%416

Fuel Oil

32.2%301

Electricity

21.7%203

No Fuel

1.7%16

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$53,157

Mean Household Incomei

$57,825

Per Capita Incomei

$25,508

Poverty Ratei

12.8%

Unemploymenti

Labor Forcei

978

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

Residentsi

200

Avg. Tenant Renti

$528/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

15 months

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers85 homes82% occupied$528/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $53,157/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $16K/yr

80%

Very low income$16K–$27K/yr

16%

Low income$27K–$43K/yr

Moderate / aboveOver $43K/yr

Who Receives This Housing

87% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

76% of subsidized households are minority

21% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

19% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Social Characteristicsi

Veteransi

45(2.9% of civilian adults)