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Marion

Indiana · 28,234 residents (2025 est.) · 15.703 sq mi
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Marion has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $43,343. Population has declined 12% since 2000. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $85,300. The poverty rate of 29.6% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 40% less than the Indiana median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 35.2
US median: 38.9
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 17%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
27,531
−12%since 2000
from 31,320 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,753 / sq mi
−12%since 2000
from 1,995 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
35.2
−3%since 2000
from 36.3 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:28,234 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
27K28K30K32K33K1990201020202024Marion
202428K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$43,343
−22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,440 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,101
+47%since 2000
from $16,378 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
25.1%
+13.6 ptssince 2009
from 11.5% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
29.6%
+12.7 ptssince 2000
from 16.9% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.445
+5%since 2010
from 0.423 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade15.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Information14.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade4.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance3.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services2.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration2.4%
US avg: 4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing0.9%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$85,300
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $56,700 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$805
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $413 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
58.8%
−3.3 ptssince 2000
from 62.1% in 2000
41.2% rent
Vacancy rate
15.2%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 16.7% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
17.0%
−8.9 ptssince 2009
from 26.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
38.4%
−6.0 ptssince 2009
from 44.5% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.0
+6%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
34
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic77.8%(24,381)
Black15.4%(4,830)
Hispanic / Latino3.6%(1,128)
Asian0.7%(212)
Other0%
Diversity Score42.1%(13,183)
2024
White, non-Hispanic73.4%(20,197)
Black9.8%(2,691)
Hispanic / Latino8.3%(2,298)
Asian1.1%(315)
Other7.4%(2,030)
Diversity Score55%(15,133)
Diversity Score
55
+31%since 2000
from 42 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.9%
+3.5 ptssince 2000
from 13.4% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
85.5%
+12.2 ptssince 2000
from 73.3% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
6.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 6.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.0 min
+37%since 2000
from 13.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
71.6%
−7.1 ptssince 2009
from 78.7% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
10.6%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 12.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
6.7%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
8.9%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 4.9% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.9%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
9.2%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 11.2% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.7%
−6.6 ptssince 2011
from 14.4% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
55.3%
+1.3 ptssince 2011
from 53.9% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
11.1%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 11.8% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
29.8%
−33.7 ptssince 2009
from 63.5% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.8%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 47.6% in 2009
Female
52.2%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 52.4% in 2009
Foreign born
3.9%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.3%
−38.8 ptssince 2009
from 46.1% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
23.1%
+3.2 ptssince 2012
from 19.9% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
8.0%
−75.5 ptssince 2013
from 83.5% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
86.1%
+26.1 ptssince 2017
from 60.0% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
93.5%
−2.3 ptssince 2016
from 95.8% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
5.4%
+3.2 ptssince 2016
from 2.2% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Marion, Indiana?

Marion, Indiana has about 27,531 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Marion, Indiana?

The typical household in Marion, Indiana earns about $43,343 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Marion, Indiana expensive?

In Marion, Indiana, the median home is worth about $85,300, and the typical rent is about $805 a month.

How educated are people in Marion, Indiana?

About 16.9% of adults age 25 and over in Marion, Indiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Marion, Indiana?

About 29.6% of people in Marion, Indiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Marion, Indiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Marion, Indiana has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 5,087 residents, a change of about -16 percent over that period.

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

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