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Marion

Kentucky · 3,039 residents · 3.635 sq mi
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Marion has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $30,785. Population has declined 5% since 2000. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $63,000. With a median age of 42.3, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 26% less than the Kentucky median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 42.3
US median: 37.2
Less educated
11% 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
3,039
−5%since 2000
from 3,196 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
836 / sq mi
−5%since 2000
from 879 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
42.3
Unchangedsince 2000
from 42.4 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K3K3K3K1990201020202024Marion
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$30,785
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,854 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,142
+16%since 2000
from $14,766 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
10.7%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 7.7% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
21.0%
−3.3 ptssince 2000
from 24.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.422
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade13.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services7.5%
US avg: 7%
Information6.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Wholesale trade5.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance4.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Manufacturing4.2%
US avg: 0.5%
Public administration3.4%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.1%
US avg: 3.1%
Construction1.3%
US avg: 1.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$63,000
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $44,600 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$393
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $326 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
33.1%
−35.7 ptssince 2000
from 68.8% in 2000
37.1% rent
Vacancy rate
17.3%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 19.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
26.2%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 27.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
28.4%
−9.4 ptssince 2009
from 37.8% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.0
+9%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.2%(3,074)
Black1.8%(56)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(27)
Asian0%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score6.5%(208)
2010
White, non-Hispanic95%(2,888)
Black2.1%(65)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(23)
Asian0.3%(8)
Other0.9%(29)
Diversity Score10.1%(306)
Diversity Score
10
+55%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.3%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 9.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
72.3%
+10.5 ptssince 2000
from 61.8% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.6%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 4.2% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.7 min
+45%since 2000
from 17.8 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
81.2%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 84.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
13.2%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 10.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.1%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.9%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
14.7%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 17.6% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
9.3%
−6.6 ptssince 2009
from 15.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
36.5%
−31.9 ptssince 2009
from 68.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.6%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 41.8% in 2009
Female
55.4%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 58.2% in 2009
Foreign born
1.2%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
15.1%
−24.2 ptssince 2009
from 39.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Marion, Kentucky?

Marion, Kentucky has about 3,039 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Marion, Kentucky?

The typical household in Marion, Kentucky earns about $30,785 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Marion, Kentucky expensive?

In Marion, Kentucky, the median home is worth about $63,000, and the typical rent is about $393 a month.

How educated are people in Marion, Kentucky?

About 11.3% of adults age 25 and over in Marion, Kentucky hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Marion, Kentucky?

About 21.0% of people in Marion, Kentucky live below the federal poverty line.

Has Marion, Kentucky grown since 1990?

Yes, Marion, Kentucky has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 281 residents, a change of about -8 percent over that period.

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

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