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Marion

Illinois · 16,035 residents · 14.403 sq mi
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Marion has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $30,364. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $64,800. Households here earn about 35% less than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 39.6
US median: 35.2
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
16,035
+10%since 1990
from 14,545 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,113 / sq mi
+10%since 1990
from 1,010 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
39.6
+5%since 1990
from 37.7 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
14K15K16K17K18K1990201020202024Marion
202417K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$30,364
+6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $21,683 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,073
+55%since 1990
from $12,342 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
14.9%
−2.4 ptssince 1990
from 17.3% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$64,800
+14%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $43,000 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$407
−1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $311 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
64.7%
−2.7 ptssince 1990
from 67.4% in 1990
35.3% rent
Afford Score
2.1
+8%since 1990
from 2.0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic95%(13,817)
Black3.3%(479)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(64)
Asian1.5%(211)
Diversity Score13%(1,894)
2000
White, non-Hispanic92%(14,760)
Black4.2%(679)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(257)
Asian0.8%(131)
Diversity Score16%(2,568)
Diversity Score
16
+23%since 1990
from 13 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.8%
+1.1 ptssince 1990
from 15.7% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
79.5%
+7.5 ptssince 1990
from 72.0% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
6.3%
+0.8 ptssince 1990
from 5.5% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
13.2 min
−15%since 1990
from 15.6 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Marion, Illinois?

Marion, Illinois has about 16,035 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Marion, Illinois?

The typical household in Marion, Illinois earns about $30,364 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Marion, Illinois expensive?

In Marion, Illinois, the median home is worth about $64,800, and the typical rent is about $407 a month.

How educated are people in Marion, Illinois?

About 16.8% of adults age 25 and over in Marion, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Marion, Illinois?

About 14.9% of people in Marion, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Marion, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Marion, Illinois has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,490 residents, a change of about 10 percent over that period.

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