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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Marion

Indiana · 32,618 residents · 15.703 sq mi
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Marion has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $22,006. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $34,100.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 35.3
US median: 33.0
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 21%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

32,618
+4%vs 2000
vs 31,320 in 2000
1990 – 2025
2,077 / sq mi
+4%vs 2000
vs 1,995 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
35.3
−3%vs 2000
vs 36.3 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
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202428K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$22,006
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $30,440 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$11,188
−32%vs 2000
vs $16,378 in 2000
US average: $14,340
18.9%
+1.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 16.9% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$34,100
−21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $56,700 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$317
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $413 in 2000
US average: $450
59.8%
−2.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 62.1% in 2000
40.2% rent
1.5
−17%vs 2000
vs 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
1990
White, non-Hispanic82.8%(27,010)
Black14.5%(4,741)
Hispanic / Latino3.1%(1,008)
Asian0.3%(100)
Other2.4%(767)
Diversity Score41.7%(13,597)
42
−1%vs 2000
vs 42 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

10.8%
−2.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 13.4% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
66.5%
−6.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 73.3% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
4.9%
−1.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 6.0% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

14.0 min
+6%vs 2000
vs 13.2 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Marion, Indiana?

Marion, Indiana has about 32,618 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Marion, Indiana?

The typical household in Marion, Indiana earns about $22,006 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 $34,100, and the typical rent is about $317 a month.

How educated are people in Marion, Indiana?

About 10.8% 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 18.9% of people in Marion, Indiana live below the federal poverty line.

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

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