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Marion

Kansas · 2,110 residents · 2.758 sq mi
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Marion has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $32,125. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $51,000. With a median age of 41.7, the population is older than the US median of 35.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 41.7
US median: 35.2
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 25%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,110
+13%since 1990
from 1,870 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
765 / sq mi
+13%since 1990
from 678 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
41.7
−9%since 1990
from 45.9 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Marion
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$32,125
+25%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $19,514 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,464
+56%since 1990
from $10,553 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
6.7%
−4.8 ptssince 1990
from 11.5% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$51,000
+25%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $30,900 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$384
+14%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $256 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
75.3%
+0.1 ptssince 1990
from 75.2% in 1990
24.7% rent
Afford Score
1.6
Unchangedsince 1990
from 1.6 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99.6%(1,862)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(7)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score2%(37)
2000
White, non-Hispanic96.7%(2,040)
Black0%(1)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(29)
Asian0%(1)
Diversity Score3.7%(78)
Diversity Score
4
+86%since 1990
from 2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.2%
+6.1 ptssince 1990
from 11.0% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
85.7%
+15.3 ptssince 1990
from 70.3% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
5.6%
+1.9 ptssince 1990
from 3.7% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.4 min
−22%since 1990
from 19.8 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, Kansas?

Marion, Kansas has about 2,110 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Marion, Kansas?

The typical household in Marion, Kansas earns about $32,125 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Marion, Kansas expensive?

In Marion, Kansas, the median home is worth about $51,000, and the typical rent is about $384 a month.

How educated are people in Marion, Kansas?

About 17.2% of adults age 25 and over in Marion, Kansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Marion, Kansas?

About 6.7% of people in Marion, Kansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Marion, Kansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Marion, Kansas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 240 residents, a change of about 13 percent over that period.

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