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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Marion

Louisiana · 746 residents · 3.21 sq mi
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Marion has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $15,156. Population has declined 7% since 2000. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $34,700. With a median age of 39.9, the population is older than the US median of 33.0. Households here earn about 31% less than the Louisiana median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 39.9
US median: 33.0
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 13%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

746
−7%vs 2000
vs 806 in 2000
1990 – 2025
232 / sq mi
−7%vs 2000
vs 251 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
39.9
+15%vs 2000
vs 34.7 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
4896387889371K1990201020202024Marion
2024539
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$15,156
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $22,417 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$8,378
−17%vs 2000
vs $10,119 in 2000
US average: $14,340
26.9%
+2.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 24.5% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$34,700
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $52,300 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$253
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $325 in 2000
US average: $450
79.0%
+10.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 68.1% in 2000
21.0% rent
2.3
−2%vs 2000
vs 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic43.8%(353)
Black54.1%(436)
Hispanic / Latino1%(8)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score63.1%(508)
1990
White, non-Hispanic62.6%(467)
Black37.4%(279)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(4)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score59.2%(442)
59
−6%vs 2000
vs 63 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

11.5%
+2.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 8.9% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
60.3%
−8.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 68.9% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
3.4%
+0.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 2.5% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

20.2 min
+1%vs 2000
vs 19.9 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Marion, Louisiana?

Marion, Louisiana has about 746 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Marion, Louisiana?

The typical household in Marion, Louisiana earns about $15,156 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Marion, Louisiana expensive?

In Marion, Louisiana, the median home is worth about $34,700, and the typical rent is about $253 a month.

How educated are people in Marion, Louisiana?

About 11.5% of adults age 25 and over in Marion, Louisiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Marion, Louisiana?

About 26.9% of people in Marion, Louisiana live below the federal poverty line.

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

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