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Marion Center

Massachusetts · 1,172 residents · 1.025 sq mi
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Marion Center is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $81,563. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 59% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $655,900. With a median age of 52.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 52.5
US median: 38.8
More educated
59% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 50%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,172
−2%since 2000
from 1,202 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
1,143 / sq mi
−2%since 2000
from 1,173 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
52.5
+14%since 2000
from 46.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
9361K1K1K1K1990201020202024Marion Center
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$81,563
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $59,583 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$61,736
+51%since 2000
from $40,856 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
57.5%
−10.0 ptssince 2009
from 67.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
6.0%
+4.3 ptssince 2000
from 1.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information11.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services10.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance4.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.5%
US avg: 2%
Public administration2.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade2.1%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing2.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$655,900
+50%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $290,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,882
+91%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $656 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
63.6%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 64.0% in 2000
36.4% rent
Afford Score
8.0
+65%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic90.4%(1,059)
Black1.1%(13)
Hispanic / Latino3.2%(38)
Asian1.1%(13)
Other5.5%(64)
Diversity Score25%(293)
Diversity Score
25
+983%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
58.6%
−5.3 ptssince 2000
from 63.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
97.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 97.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
32.0%
−2.5 ptssince 2000
from 34.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.6 min
+11%since 2000
from 22.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
53.7%
−5.9 ptssince 2009
from 59.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
9.1%
+5.3 ptssince 2011
from 3.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
63.1%
−3.8 ptssince 2011
from 66.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
62.1%
−5.2 ptssince 2009
from 67.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.0%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 48.2% in 2009
Female
49.0%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 51.8% in 2009
Foreign born
8.7%
+4.6 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.6%
−97.4 ptssince 2013
from 100.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Marion Center, Massachusetts?

Marion Center, Massachusetts has about 1,172 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Marion Center, Massachusetts earns about $81,563 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 $655,900, and the typical rent is about $1,882 a month.

How educated are people in Marion Center, Massachusetts?

About 58.6% 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 6.0% 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 248 residents, a change of about -17 percent over that period.

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