Marceline, Missouri

Marceline is a city in Chariton and Linn counties in the U.S. state of Missouri. The population was 2,221 at the 2010 census.

Marceline, Missouri
City
The former Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway depot in Marceline in February 2017, now as the Walt Disney Hometown Museum.
Location within Linn County and Missouri
Coordinates: 39°42′52″N 92°56′51″W
CountryUnited States
StateMissouri
CountiesLinn, Chariton
Government
 • MayorJeri Holt
 • City ManagerRichard Hoon
Area
 • Total3.32 sq mi (8.60 km2)
 • Land3.28 sq mi (8.50 km2)
 • Water0.04 sq mi (0.10 km2)
Elevation
863 ft (263 m)
Population
 • Total2,233
 • Estimate 
(2019)[3]
2,085
 • Density635.48/sq mi (245.36/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
64658
Area code(s)660 Exchange: 376
FIPS code29-45866 [4]
GNIS feature ID0721859 [5]
Websitemarceline.org

History

Marceline was laid out in 1887, and named after the wife of a railroad man.[6] A post office called Marceline has been in operation since 1887.[7] Marceline is most famous for being the boyhood home of Walt Disney, and the original Main Street USA.[8]

Geography

Marceline is located at 39°42′52″N 92°56′51″W (39.714314, -92.947376).[9]

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 3.32 square miles (8.60 km2), of which 3.28 square miles (8.50 km2) is land and 0.04 square miles (0.10 km2) is water.[10]

Climate
Climate data for Marceline, MO
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Record high °F (°C) 74
(23)		 79
(26)		 86
(30)		 92
(33)		 98
(37)		 106
(41)		 116
(47)		 108
(42)		 103
(39)		 95
(35)		 82
(28)		 72
(22)		 116
(47)
Average high °F (°C) 33
(1)		 40
(4)		 52
(11)		 63
(17)		 73
(23)		 82
(28)		 87
(31)		 85
(29)		 77
(25)		 67
(19)		 50
(10)		 37
(3)		 62
(17)
Average low °F (°C) 14
(−10)		 19
(−7)		 30
(−1)		 40
(4)		 51
(11)		 61
(16)		 66
(19)		 64
(18)		 54
(12)		 43
(6)		 30
(−1)		 19
(−7)		 41
(5)
Record low °F (°C) −21
(−29)		 −18
(−28)		 −15
(−26)		 13
(−11)		 29
(−2)		 41
(5)		 46
(8)		 43
(6)		 30
(−1)		 16
(−9)		 −7
(−22)		 −24
(−31)		 −24
(−31)
Average precipitation inches (mm) 1.50
(38)		 1.48
(38)		 2.74
(70)		 3.61
(92)		 4.78
(121)		 4.11
(104)		 4.74
(120)		 4.08
(104)		 4.38
(111)		 3.34
(85)		 2.96
(75)		 2.01
(51)		 39.73
(1,009)
Average snowfall inches (cm) 5.5
(14)		 4.2
(11)		 2.9
(7.4)		 0.4
(1.0)		 0
(0)		 0
(0)		 0
(0)		 0
(0)		 0
(0)		 0
(0)		 1
(2.5)		 4.4
(11)		 18.4
(46.9)
Source: [11]

Demographics
Historical population
CensusPop.%±
1880872—
18901,977126.7%
19002,63833.4%
19103,92048.6%
19203,760−4.1%
19303,555−5.5%
19403,206−9.8%
19503,172−1.1%
19602,872−9.5%
19702,622−8.7%
19802,93812.1%
19902,645−10.0%
20002,558−3.3%
20102,233−12.7%
2019 (est.)2,085[3]−6.6%
U.S. Decennial Census[12]

2010 census

At the 2010 census there were 2,233 people, 970 households, and 606 families living in the city. The population density was 680.8 inhabitants per square mile (262.9/km2). There were 1,151 housing units at an average density of 350.9 per square mile (135.5/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 98.0% White, 0.3% African American, 0.1% Native American, 0.1% Asian, 0.2% from other races, and 1.3% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.4%.[2]

Of the 970 households 30.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.4% were married couples living together, 9.4% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.7% had a male householder with no wife present, and 37.5% were non-families. 34.0% of households were one person and 16.8% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.30 and the average family size was 2.94.

The median age was 39.8 years. 25.1% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.7% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 22.8% were from 25 to 44; 26% were from 45 to 64; and 18.3% were 65 or older. The gender makeup of the city was 46.6% male and 53.4% female.

2000 census

At the 2000 census there were 2,558 people, 1,079 households, and 690 families living in the city. The population density was 787.1 people per square mile (303.9/km2). There were 1,237 housing units at an average density of 380.6/sq mi (147.0/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 98.20% White, 0.12% African American, 0.78% Native American, 0.20% Asian, 0.20% from other races, and 0.51% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.82%.[4]

Of the 1,079 households 31.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.8% were married couples living together, 11.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 36.0% were non-families. 32.4% of households were one person and 17.6% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.32 and the average family size was 2.95.

The age distribution was 26.7% under the age of 18, 7.6% from 18 to 24, 24.4% from 25 to 44, 21.7% from 45 to 64, and 19.6% 65 or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females, there were 84.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 78.2 males.

The median household income was $25,164 and the median family income was $35,948. Males had a median income of $26,786 versus $17,382 for females. The per capita income for the city was $15,086. About 9.0% of families and 13.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 15.3% of those under age 18 and 19.5% of those age 65 or over.

Education

Public education in Marceline is administered by the Marceline R-V School District.[13]

Marceline has a public library, the Marceline Carnegie Library.[14]

Notable people

Walt Disney, animator and founder of The Walt Disney Company, spent four years of his childhood on a farm near Marceline. The family moved to Kansas City, Missouri where he founded the animation studio Laugh-O-Gram Studio. Main Street, U.S.A., a land found in Disneyland as well as in other Disney theme parks worldwide, was inspired by Disney's childhood growing up in Marceline.[15] The Walt Disney Hometown Museum is located in the former Santa Fe rail depot in Marceline.[16]

References
  1. "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 26, 2020.
  2. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2012-07-08.
  3. "Population and Housing Unit Estimates". United States Census Bureau. May 24, 2020. Retrieved May 27, 2020.
  4. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  5. "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  6. "Linn County Place Names, 1928–1945". The State Historical Society of Missouri. Archived from the original on June 24, 2016. Retrieved October 29, 2016.
  7. "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 29 October 2016.
  8. {{cite web | url=8
  9. "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. 2011-02-12. Retrieved 2011-04-23.
  10. "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on 2012-01-24. Retrieved 2012-07-08.
  11. http://www.intellicast.com/Local/History.aspx?location=USMO0555
  12. "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
  13. "Homepage". Marceline R-V School District. Retrieved 4 June 2019.
  14. "Missouri Public Libraries". PublicLibraries.com. Archived from the original on 10 June 2017. Retrieved 2 June 2019.
  15. "Local History Archive Larimer Legends – Old Town & Disneyland – City of Fort Collins, Colorado". Library.ci.fort-collins.co.us. Archived from the original on 2009-01-25. Retrieved 2013-12-19.
  16. Walt Disney, American Experience, ISBN 978-1627894166

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