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Marion

Louisiana · 806 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 $22,417. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $52,300. The poverty rate of 24.5% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 31% less than the Louisiana median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 34.7
US median: 35.2
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

806
+8%since 1990
from 746 in 1990
1990 – 2025
251 / sq mi
+8%since 1990
from 232 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
34.7
−13%since 1990
from 39.9 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
4896387889371K1990201020202024Marion
2024539
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$22,417
+12%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $15,156 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$10,119
+21%since 1990
from $8,378 in 1990
US average: $21,522
24.5%
−2.4 ptssince 1990
from 26.9% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$52,300
+14%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $34,700 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$325
−2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $253 in 1990
US average: $602
68.1%
−10.9 ptssince 1990
from 79.0% in 1990
31.9% rent
2.3
+2%since 1990
from 2.3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

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

Education

8.9%
−2.6 ptssince 1990
from 11.5% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
68.9%
+8.6 ptssince 1990
from 60.3% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
2.5%
−0.9 ptssince 1990
from 3.4% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

19.9 min
−1%since 1990
from 20.2 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Marion, Louisiana?

Marion, Louisiana has about 806 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Marion, Louisiana?

The typical household in Marion, Louisiana earns about $22,417 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 $52,300, and the typical rent is about $325 a month.

How educated are people in Marion, Louisiana?

About 8.9% 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 24.5% of people in Marion, Louisiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Marion, Louisiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Marion, Louisiana has grown since 1990. The population has added about 60 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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