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Marion

Kansas · 1,922 residents · 2.758 sq mi
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Marion has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $46,548. Population has declined 9% since 2000. Median home value is $74,800. With a median age of 46.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Poverty is rare here, at 5.5% of residents.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 46.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
28% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,922
−9%since 2000
from 2,110 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
697 / sq mi
−9%since 2000
from 765 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
46.3
+11%since 2000
from 41.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
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20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$46,548
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,125 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,696
+44%since 2000
from $16,464 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
22.5%
+10.2 ptssince 2009
from 12.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
5.5%
−1.2 ptssince 2000
from 6.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade28.1%
US avg: 10%
Information11%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade9%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction7.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance5.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services0.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$74,800
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $51,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$638
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $384 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
70.5%
−4.9 ptssince 2000
from 75.3% in 2000
29.5% rent
Afford Score
1.6
+1%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic93.1%(1,789)
Black0.1%(2)
Hispanic / Latino3.3%(64)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other1.9%(36)
Diversity Score13%(250)
Diversity Score
13
+253%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
27.5%
+10.3 ptssince 2000
from 17.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.9%
+7.2 ptssince 2000
from 85.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.7%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 5.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.7 min
+79%since 2000
from 15.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
88.3%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 86.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.2%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.4%
−5.5 ptssince 2011
from 8.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
59.6%
+9.3 ptssince 2011
from 50.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
33.4%
−26.5 ptssince 2009
from 59.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.6%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.9% in 2009
Female
51.4%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
Foreign born
1.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.0%
−80.8 ptssince 2013
from 86.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Marion, Kansas?

Marion, Kansas has about 1,922 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Marion, Kansas?

The typical household in Marion, Kansas earns about $46,548 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 $74,800, and the typical rent is about $638 a month.

How educated are people in Marion, Kansas?

About 27.5% 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 5.5% 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 52 residents, a change of about 3 percent over that period.

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

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