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Marion

Illinois · 17,193 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 $37,500. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $95,200. Households here earn about 33% less than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 39.7
US median: 37.2
Average education
24% 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
17,193
+7%since 2000
from 16,035 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,194 / sq mi
+7%since 2000
from 1,113 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
39.7
Unchangedsince 2000
from 39.6 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
14K15K16K17K18K1990201020202024Marion
202417K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$37,500
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,364 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,658
+24%since 2000
from $19,073 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
21.7%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 19.9% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
18.6%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 14.9% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.476
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information13.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade6.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services6.1%
US avg: 7%
Wholesale trade5%
US avg: 7.2%
Public administration4.3%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance4.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2.8%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing2.8%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.7%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services1.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0.8%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0.7%
US avg: 1.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$95,200
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $64,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$587
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $407 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
35.1%
−29.6 ptssince 2000
from 64.7% in 2000
39.7% rent
Vacancy rate
13.4%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 12.2% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
17.5%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 19.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
48.6%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 46.1% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.5
+19%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic92%(14,760)
Black4.2%(679)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(257)
Asian0.8%(131)
Other0%
Diversity Score16%(2,568)
2010
White, non-Hispanic86.3%(14,832)
Black7.3%(1,261)
Hispanic / Latino2.6%(445)
Asian1.5%(261)
Other2.1%(367)
Diversity Score30.8%(5,302)
Diversity Score
31
+93%since 2000
from 16 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
23.9%
+7.1 ptssince 2000
from 16.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
88.6%
+9.1 ptssince 2000
from 79.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
8.3%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 6.3% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.6 min
+41%since 2000
from 13.2 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
86.7%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 86.9% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
7.1%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 6.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.6%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.7%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
8.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 8.5% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
14.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 14.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
34.1%
−29.9 ptssince 2009
from 64.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 46.1% in 2009
Female
54.0%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 53.9% in 2009
Foreign born
2.6%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
13.9%
−31.8 ptssince 2009
from 45.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Marion, Illinois?

Marion, Illinois has about 17,193 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Marion, Illinois?

The typical household in Marion, Illinois earns about $37,500 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 $95,200, and the typical rent is about $587 a month.

How educated are people in Marion, Illinois?

About 23.9% 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 18.6% 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 2,648 residents, a change of about 18 percent over that period.

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