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Marion

Michigan · 789 residents · 1.287 sq mi
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Marion has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $35,956. Population has declined 6% since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $72,500. The poverty rate of 25.4% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 39% less than the Michigan median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 10%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
789
−6%since 2000
from 836 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
613 / sq mi
−6%since 2000
from 650 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.4
+15%since 2000
from 35.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5506447398339281990201020202024Marion
2024581
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$35,956
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,467 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,231
+8%since 2000
from $15,010 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
16.5%
+8.6 ptssince 2009
from 7.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
25.4%
+6.1 ptssince 2000
from 19.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade20.1%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade15.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Information14%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance3.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services1.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$72,500
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $53,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$513
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $400 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
65.1%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 65.3% in 2000
34.9% rent
Afford Score
2.0
−1%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.1%(812)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino1%(8)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score3%(25)
2020
White, non-Hispanic92.9%(733)
Black0.4%(3)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(11)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.2%(9)
Diversity Score7.5%(59)
Diversity Score
8
+150%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.6%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 9.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.6%
+10.8 ptssince 2000
from 79.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.9%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 2.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.5 min
+53%since 2000
from 15.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
72.7%
+7.2 ptssince 2009
from 65.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
9.4%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 7.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
9.7%
−1.9 ptssince 2011
from 11.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
51.3%
−4.8 ptssince 2011
from 56.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
18.4%
−31.8 ptssince 2009
from 50.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.2%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 52.4% in 2009
Female
48.8%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 47.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.5%
−76.2 ptssince 2013
from 84.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Marion, Michigan?

Marion, Michigan has about 789 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Marion, Michigan?

The typical household in Marion, Michigan earns about $35,956 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Marion, Michigan expensive?

In Marion, Michigan, the median home is worth about $72,500, and the typical rent is about $513 a month.

How educated are people in Marion, Michigan?

About 11.6% of adults age 25 and over in Marion, Michigan hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Marion, Michigan?

About 25.4% of people in Marion, Michigan live below the federal poverty line.

Has Marion, Michigan grown since 1990?

Yes, Marion, Michigan has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 12 residents, a change of about -1 percent over that period.

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