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Marion

Montana · 1,037 residents · 16.87 sq mi
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Marion has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $65,250. Population has declined 10% since 2023. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $431,500. With a median age of 49.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 49.0
US median: 38.9
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,037
−10%since 2023
from 1,149 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
61 / sq mi
−10%since 2023
from 68 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
49.0
+3%since 2023
from 47.6 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
5857589311K1K201020202024Marion
20241K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$65,250
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $52,105 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$42,561
+43%since 2023
from $29,667 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
48.0%
+8.6 ptssince 2023
from 39.4% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
5.9%
−6.4 ptssince 2023
from 12.3% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.463
+10%since 2023
from 0.420 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade11.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance10.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical10.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Information9.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services9.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade6%
US avg: 9.9%
Public administration1.9%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.8%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction1.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$431,500
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $370,900 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
93.8%
−0.3 ptssince 2023
from 94.2% in 2023
6.2% rent
Vacancy rate
5.8%
+1.3 ptssince 2023
from 4.5% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
15.9%
−4.7 ptssince 2023
from 20.7% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
−14.8 ptssince 2023
from 14.8% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
6.6
−7%since 2023
from 7.1 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Gentrification Score
70
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic91.5%(1,051)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3.7%(42)
Asian0.4%(5)
Other4.4%(51)
Diversity Score20%(230)
2024
White, non-Hispanic90.2%(935)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(13)
Asian3%(31)
Other5.6%(58)
Diversity Score22.9%(237)
Diversity Score
23
+14%since 2023
from 20 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.3%
+2.0 ptssince 2023
from 9.3% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
93.8%
−0.7 ptssince 2023
from 94.5% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
5.4%
+1.8 ptssince 2023
from 3.5% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.7 min
−13%since 2023
from 35.1 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
66.3%
−4.0 ptssince 2023
from 70.3% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
6.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2023
from 6.0% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
27.3%
+3.6 ptssince 2023
from 23.7% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
3.6%
+1.8 ptssince 2023
from 1.7% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
10.0%
+0.9 ptssince 2023
from 9.1% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
66.7%
+4.0 ptssince 2023
from 62.7% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
6.2%
+3.8 ptssince 2023
from 2.4% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
31.3%
+5.5 ptssince 2023
from 25.8% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
60.0%
+3.5 ptssince 2023
from 56.5% in 2023
Female
40.0%
−3.5 ptssince 2023
from 43.5% in 2023
Foreign born
5.8%
+3.0 ptssince 2023
from 2.8% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
14.7%
+2.3 ptssince 2023
from 12.3% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
11.6%
−1.4 ptssince 2023
from 13.0% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
14.1%
+5.5 ptssince 2023
from 8.6% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
86.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2023
from 86.8% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
99.0%
+0.7 ptssince 2023
from 98.3% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2023
from 0.7% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Marion, Montana?

Marion, Montana has about 1,037 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Marion, Montana?

The typical household in Marion, Montana earns about $65,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Marion, Montana expensive?

In Marion, Montana, the median home is worth about $431,500.

How educated are people in Marion, Montana?

About 11.3% of adults age 25 and over in Marion, Montana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Marion, Montana?

About 5.9% of people in Marion, Montana live below the federal poverty line.

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