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Marion

Indiana · 28,310 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 $35,252. Population has declined 10% since 2000. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $69,800. The poverty rate of 27.9% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 39% less than the Indiana median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 37.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 18%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
28,310
−10%since 2000
from 31,320 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,803 / sq mi
−10%since 2000
from 1,995 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
37.6
+4%since 2000
from 36.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
27K28K30K32K33K1990201020202024Marion
202428K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$35,252
−23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,440 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,321
+24%since 2000
from $16,378 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
18.3%
+6.8 ptssince 2009
from 11.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
27.9%
+10.9 ptssince 2000
from 16.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade17%
US avg: 10%
Information11.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services3.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.8%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services1.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Wholesale trade1.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing0.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$69,800
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $56,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$685
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $413 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
54.1%
−8.0 ptssince 2000
from 62.1% in 2000
45.9% rent
Afford Score
2.0
+6%since 2000
from 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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic69.7%(19,740)
Black14.3%(4,058)
Hispanic / Latino8%(2,262)
Asian1%(286)
Other4.2%(1,180)
Diversity Score56.9%(16,111)
Diversity Score
57
+35%since 2000
from 42 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.2%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 13.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
83.7%
+10.4 ptssince 2000
from 73.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.0%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 6.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
14.7 min
+12%since 2000
from 13.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
70.3%
−8.4 ptssince 2009
from 78.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
13.5%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 11.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
9.6%
−4.8 ptssince 2011
from 14.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
53.9%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 53.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
26.9%
−36.6 ptssince 2009
from 63.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.8%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 47.6% in 2009
Female
54.2%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 52.4% in 2009
Foreign born
1.7%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.8%
−74.7 ptssince 2013
from 83.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Marion, Indiana?

Marion, Indiana has about 28,310 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Marion, Indiana?

The typical household in Marion, Indiana earns about $35,252 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 $69,800, and the typical rent is about $685 a month.

How educated are people in Marion, Indiana?

About 16.2% 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 27.9% 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 4,308 residents, a change of about -13 percent over that period.

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

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