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Marion

Arkansas · 13,752 residents · 20.273 sq mi
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Marion is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $77,929. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 54% since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $163,500. Poverty is rare here, at 4.8% of residents. Households here earn about 58% more than the Arkansas median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 35.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
26% 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
13,752
+54%since 2000
from 8,901 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
678 / sq mi
+54%since 2000
from 439 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
35.7
+14%since 2000
from 31.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K6K9K12K15K1990201020202024Marion
202414K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$77,929
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $44,084 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,995
+73%since 2000
from $19,074 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
52.9%
+17.3 ptssince 2009
from 35.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
4.8%
−3.3 ptssince 2000
from 8.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade12.8%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance10.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical9.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Information9%
US avg: 11.1%
Transportation & warehousing6.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Wholesale trade4.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services3.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.7%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services1.1%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$163,500
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $95,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$873
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $597 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
67.1%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 67.4% in 2000
32.9% rent
Afford Score
2.1
−3%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic53.4%(7,346)
Black38.2%(5,257)
Hispanic / Latino3.1%(428)
Asian1.4%(191)
Other8.8%(1,213)
Diversity Score75%(10,319)
Diversity Score
75
+116%since 2000
from 35 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
26.4%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 24.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.4%
+6.7 ptssince 2000
from 85.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
10.6%
+4.2 ptssince 2000
from 6.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.9 min
+44%since 2000
from 14.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
84.0%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 83.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.7%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.3%
−2.3 ptssince 2011
from 7.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
73.9%
−4.4 ptssince 2011
from 78.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
36.5%
−28.5 ptssince 2009
from 65.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.2%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
Female
48.8%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
Foreign born
2.9%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.8%
−82.4 ptssince 2013
from 88.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Marion, Arkansas?

Marion, Arkansas has about 13,752 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Marion, Arkansas?

The typical household in Marion, Arkansas earns about $77,929 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 $163,500, and the typical rent is about $873 a month.

How educated are people in Marion, Arkansas?

About 26.4% 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 4.8% 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 9,361 residents, a change of about 213 percent over that period.

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

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