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Marion

Alabama · 3,176 residents · 10.57 sq mi
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Marion has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $24,275. Population has declined 10% since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $87,400. The poverty rate of 34.2% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 53% less than the Alabama median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 35.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,176
−10%since 2000
from 3,511 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
300 / sq mi
−10%since 2000
from 332 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
35.0
+12%since 2000
from 31.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K4K4K4K1990201020202024Marion
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$24,275
−34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,330 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$11,927
Unchangedsince 2000
from $11,934 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
11.3%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 14.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
34.2%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 33.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information32.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance5.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$87,400
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $51,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
56.2%
−6.3 ptssince 2000
from 62.5% in 2000
43.8% rent
Afford Score
3.6
+71%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic36.1%(1,267)
Black62.1%(2,181)
Hispanic / Latino1%(34)
Asian0.1%(3)
Other0%
Diversity Score59.5%(2,089)
2020
White, non-Hispanic27%(859)
Black68.8%(2,186)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(52)
Asian0.3%(10)
Other0.1%(3)
Diversity Score53.7%(1,705)
Diversity Score
54
−10%since 2000
from 60 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.7%
+5.3 ptssince 2000
from 16.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
77.7%
+9.2 ptssince 2000
from 68.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
9.5%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 7.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
11.1 min
−47%since 2000
from 20.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
79.3%
+5.8 ptssince 2009
from 73.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
9.4%
−14.4 ptssince 2009
from 23.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.6%
−2.8 ptssince 2011
from 10.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
23.9%
−19.8 ptssince 2011
from 43.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
26.6%
−43.8 ptssince 2009
from 70.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.1%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 46.9% in 2009
Female
54.9%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 53.1% in 2009
Foreign born
4.6%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.1%
−74.0 ptssince 2013
from 82.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Marion, Alabama?

Marion, Alabama has about 3,176 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Marion, Alabama?

The typical household in Marion, Alabama earns about $24,275 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Marion, Alabama expensive?

In Marion, Alabama, the median home is worth about $87,400.

How educated are people in Marion, Alabama?

About 21.7% of adults age 25 and over in Marion, Alabama hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Marion, Alabama?

About 34.2% of people in Marion, Alabama live below the federal poverty line.

Has Marion, Alabama grown since 1990?

Yes, Marion, Alabama has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 1,035 residents, a change of about -25 percent over that period.

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