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Marion

Kentucky · 2,916 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 $40,931. Population has declined 9% since 2000. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $79,800.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
11% 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
2,916
−9%since 2000
from 3,196 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
802 / sq mi
−9%since 2000
from 879 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.4
Unchangedsince 2000
from 42.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
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20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$40,931
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,854 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,774
+54%since 2000
from $14,766 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
19.7%
+12.0 ptssince 2009
from 7.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
18.6%
−5.7 ptssince 2000
from 24.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade17.3%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade14.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Information10.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing5%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance4.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Other services3.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Professional, scientific, technical3.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Transportation & warehousing0.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$79,800
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $44,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$565
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $326 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
57.8%
−11.0 ptssince 2000
from 68.8% in 2000
42.2% rent
Afford Score
1.9
+4%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic91.8%(2,678)
Black2.2%(64)
Hispanic / Latino2%(57)
Asian0.1%(3)
Other2.9%(86)
Diversity Score17.3%(504)
Diversity Score
17
+165%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.8%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 9.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
84.2%
+22.4 ptssince 2000
from 61.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.8%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 4.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.9 min
+34%since 2000
from 17.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
74.2%
−10.3 ptssince 2009
from 84.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.7%
−11.9 ptssince 2009
from 17.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.7%
−14.9 ptssince 2011
from 16.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
42.8%
−5.1 ptssince 2011
from 47.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
17.2%
−51.2 ptssince 2009
from 68.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.4%
+9.7 ptssince 2009
from 41.8% in 2009
Female
48.6%
−9.7 ptssince 2009
from 58.2% in 2009
Foreign born
1.5%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.6%
−69.0 ptssince 2013
from 77.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Marion, Kentucky?

Marion, Kentucky has about 2,916 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Marion, Kentucky?

The typical household in Marion, Kentucky earns about $40,931 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 $79,800, and the typical rent is about $565 a month.

How educated are people in Marion, Kentucky?

About 10.8% 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 18.6% 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 404 residents, a change of about -12 percent over that period.

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

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