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Marion Center

Massachusetts · 1,111 residents · 1.025 sq mi
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Marion Center is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $94,808. Population has declined 8% since 2000. 73% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $698,500. With a median age of 47.9, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 47% more than the Massachusetts median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 47.9
US median: 37.2
More educated
73% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 90%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,111
−8%since 2000
from 1,202 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
1,084 / sq mi
−8%since 2000
from 1,173 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
47.9
+4%since 2000
from 46.1 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
9361K1K1K1K1990201020202024Marion Center
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$94,808
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $59,583 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$46,919
+15%since 2000
from $40,856 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
63.2%
−4.4 ptssince 2009
from 67.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
4.5%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 1.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.417
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade20.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Information18.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services6.9%
US avg: 7%
Wholesale trade5.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Public administration5.2%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food4.2%
US avg: 2.4%
Transportation & warehousing3.3%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$698,500
+90%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $290,200 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,080
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $656 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
43.3%
−20.7 ptssince 2000
from 64.0% in 2000
28.2% rent
Vacancy rate
17.3%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 14.6% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
27.2%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 27.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
26.5%
+9.6 ptssince 2009
from 16.9% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
7.4
+51%since 2000
from 4.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.6%(1,173)
Black0.4%(5)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(4)
Asian0.2%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.3%(28)
2010
White, non-Hispanic96.6%(1,073)
Black0.7%(8)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(8)
Asian0.2%(2)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score4.1%(45)
Diversity Score
4
+77%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
73.4%
+9.6 ptssince 2000
from 63.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
100.0%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 97.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
26.9%
−7.5 ptssince 2000
from 34.5% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.2 min
+5%since 2000
from 22.0 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
58.7%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 59.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
28.2%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 28.2% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
3.8%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.8%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.1%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
2.6%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
10.7%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 9.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
58.4%
−8.9 ptssince 2009
from 67.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.8%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.2% in 2009
Female
52.2%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 51.8% in 2009
Foreign born
4.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.3%
−35.8 ptssince 2009
from 47.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Marion Center, Massachusetts?

Marion Center, Massachusetts has about 1,111 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Marion Center, Massachusetts?

The typical household in Marion Center, Massachusetts earns about $94,808 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Marion Center, Massachusetts expensive?

In Marion Center, Massachusetts, the median home is worth about $698,500, and the typical rent is about $1,080 a month.

How educated are people in Marion Center, Massachusetts?

About 73.4% of adults age 25 and over in Marion Center, Massachusetts hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Marion Center, Massachusetts?

About 4.5% of people in Marion Center, Massachusetts live below the federal poverty line.

Has Marion Center, Massachusetts grown since 1990?

Yes, Marion Center, Massachusetts has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 309 residents, a change of about -22 percent over that period.

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

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