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Marion

Kansas · 1,927 residents · 2.758 sq mi
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Marion has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $40,843. Population has declined 9% since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $61,600. With a median age of 44.0, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 44.0
US median: 37.2
Less educated
13% 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
1,927
−9%since 2000
from 2,110 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
699 / sq mi
−9%since 2000
from 765 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
44.0
+6%since 2000
from 41.7 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
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20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$40,843
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,125 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,613
+19%since 2000
from $16,464 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
12.9%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 12.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
14.8%
+8.1 ptssince 2000
from 6.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.339
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade18%
US avg: 10.9%
Information12.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance9.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical8%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services3.5%
US avg: 7%
Public administration3.5%
US avg: 4.9%
Wholesale trade3.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Arts, entertainment, food2.5%
US avg: 2.4%
Transportation & warehousing1.1%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services1.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0.2%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$61,600
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $51,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$531
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $384 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
42.9%
−32.4 ptssince 2000
from 75.3% in 2000
28.1% rent
Vacancy rate
8.9%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 8.2% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
17.3%
+5.4 ptssince 2009
from 11.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
39.4%
+6.0 ptssince 2009
from 33.5% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.5
−5%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.7%(2,040)
Black0%(1)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(29)
Asian0%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.7%(78)
2010
White, non-Hispanic97%(1,869)
Black0.4%(7)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(27)
Asian0.1%(2)
Other1.7%(34)
Diversity Score8.8%(169)
Diversity Score
9
+137%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.1%
−4.1 ptssince 2000
from 17.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
89.2%
+3.5 ptssince 2000
from 85.7% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.6%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 5.6% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.1 min
+11%since 2000
from 15.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
82.8%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 86.1% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
9.8%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 6.4% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.4%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.1%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
1.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
4.4%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
20.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 20.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
35.0%
−24.9 ptssince 2009
from 59.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.3%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 50.9% in 2009
Female
51.7%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
Foreign born
1.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
15.0%
−32.8 ptssince 2009
from 47.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Marion, Kansas?

Marion, Kansas has about 1,927 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Marion, Kansas?

The typical household in Marion, Kansas earns about $40,843 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 $61,600, and the typical rent is about $531 a month.

How educated are people in Marion, Kansas?

About 13.1% 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 14.8% 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 57 residents, a change of about 3 percent over that period.

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