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Marion

Louisiana · 765 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 $25,096. Population has declined 5% since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $61,600. The poverty rate of 27.4% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 42% less than the Louisiana median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 39.2
US median: 37.2
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 7%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
765
−5%since 2000
from 806 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
238 / sq mi
−5%since 2000
from 251 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
39.2
+13%since 2000
from 34.7 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
4896387889371K1990201020202024Marion
2024539
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$25,096
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $22,417 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,209
+60%since 2000
from $10,119 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
16.5%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 13.9% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
27.4%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 24.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.530
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade14.2%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing12.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing11.3%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade9.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Arts, entertainment, food7.8%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services7.8%
US avg: 7%
Public administration7.8%
US avg: 4.9%
Information5.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance5.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.2%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services2.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Construction1.3%
US avg: 1.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$61,600
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $52,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$286
−31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $325 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
28.5%
−39.6 ptssince 2000
from 68.1% in 2000
33.9% rent
Vacancy rate
21.4%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 17.6% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
19.8%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 18.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
61.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 61.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.5
+5%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic37.4%(286)
Black60.1%(460)
Hispanic / Latino2%(15)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score61.6%(471)
Diversity Score
62
−2%since 2000
from 63 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.9%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 8.9% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
82.9%
+14.0 ptssince 2000
from 68.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.2%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 2.5% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
38.3 min
+93%since 2000
from 19.9 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
85.3%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 86.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
7.0%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 10.4% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
7.0%
+5.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.7%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% 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
12.5%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 15.3% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
9.1%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 6.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
25.2%
−35.3 ptssince 2009
from 60.5% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.4%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 43.3% in 2009
Female
53.6%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 56.7% in 2009
Foreign born
2.1%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
8.1%
−33.4 ptssince 2009
from 41.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Marion, Louisiana?

Marion, Louisiana has about 765 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Marion, Louisiana?

The typical household in Marion, Louisiana earns about $25,096 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 $61,600, and the typical rent is about $286 a month.

How educated are people in Marion, Louisiana?

About 11.9% 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 27.4% 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 19 residents, a change of about 3 percent over that period.

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