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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Marion

North Carolina · 4,765 residents · 5.973 sq mi
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Marion has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $17,369. Population has declined 4% since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $37,200. With a median age of 40.0, the population is older than the US median of 33.0. Households here earn about 35% less than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 40.0
US median: 33.0
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 17%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

4,765
−4%vs 2000
vs 4,943 in 2000
1990 – 2025
798 / sq mi
−4%vs 2000
vs 828 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
40.0
−1%vs 2000
vs 40.3 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
4K5K6K7K8K1990201020202024Marion
20248K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$17,369
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $24,753 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$11,459
−31%vs 2000
vs $16,569 in 2000
US average: $14,340
17.6%
+0.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 17.3% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$37,200
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $59,400 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$274
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $397 in 2000
US average: $450
61.5%
+1.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 59.6% in 2000
38.5% rent
2.1
−11%vs 2000
vs 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic80.4%(3,972)
Black10.4%(513)
Hispanic / Latino7%(348)
Asian1%(51)
Other0%
Diversity Score40.3%(1,992)
1990
White, non-Hispanic86.8%(4,135)
Black11.6%(554)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(25)
Asian0.9%(44)
Other0.7%(32)
Diversity Score30.2%(1,437)
30
−25%vs 2000
vs 40 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

11.6%
−3.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 15.1% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
54.0%
−13.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 67.5% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
4.6%
+0.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 4.3% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

15.2 min
−2%vs 2000
vs 15.5 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Marion, North Carolina?

Marion, North Carolina has about 4,765 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Marion, North Carolina?

The typical household in Marion, North Carolina earns about $17,369 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Marion, North Carolina expensive?

In Marion, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $37,200, and the typical rent is about $274 a month.

How educated are people in Marion, North Carolina?

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

What is the poverty rate in Marion, North Carolina?

About 17.6% of people in Marion, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

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

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