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Marion

Arkansas · 12,345 residents · 20.273 sq mi
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Marion is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $60,051. Population has grown 39% since 2000. Median home value is $142,200. Households here earn about 53% more than the Arkansas median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 33.2
US median: 37.2
Average education
28% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
12,345
+39%since 2000
from 8,901 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
609 / sq mi
+39%since 2000
from 439 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
33.2
+6%since 2000
from 31.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K6K9K12K15K1990201020202024Marion
202414K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$60,051
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $44,084 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,215
+32%since 2000
from $19,074 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
36.4%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 35.6% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
7.3%
−0.7 ptssince 2000
from 8.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.386
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information12.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade11.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance8.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade8.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Professional, scientific, technical7.9%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services6.6%
US avg: 7%
Transportation & warehousing5%
US avg: 3.1%
Public administration4%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction1.4%
US avg: 1.4%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$142,200
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $95,600 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$685
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $597 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
58.7%
−8.7 ptssince 2000
from 67.4% in 2000
32.8% rent
Vacancy rate
2.3%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
24.6%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 28.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
40.4%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 42.7% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.4
+9%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic83.1%(7,399)
Black14.1%(1,257)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(128)
Asian0.6%(51)
Other0%
Diversity Score34.8%(3,095)
2010
White, non-Hispanic67.2%(8,299)
Black27.8%(3,434)
Hispanic / Latino2%(250)
Asian1.5%(180)
Other1.7%(212)
Diversity Score59%(7,289)
Diversity Score
59
+70%since 2000
from 35 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
28.0%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 24.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
88.0%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 85.8% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
6.1%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 6.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.0 min
+52%since 2000
from 14.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
82.6%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 83.1% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
11.1%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 12.6% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.4%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.8%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.6%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
15.9%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 16.4% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
40.6%
−24.4 ptssince 2009
from 65.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.4%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
Female
49.6%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
Foreign born
2.5%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.9%
−38.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Marion, Arkansas?

Marion, Arkansas has about 12,345 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Marion, Arkansas?

The typical household in Marion, Arkansas earns about $60,051 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Marion, Arkansas expensive?

In Marion, Arkansas, the median home is worth about $142,200, and the typical rent is about $685 a month.

How educated are people in Marion, Arkansas?

About 28.0% of adults age 25 and over in Marion, Arkansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Marion, Arkansas?

About 7.3% of people in Marion, Arkansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Marion, Arkansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Marion, Arkansas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 7,954 residents, a change of about 181 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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