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Marion

North Carolina · 4,943 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 $24,753. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $59,400. With a median age of 40.3, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Households here earn about 37% less than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 40.3
US median: 35.2
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

4,943
+4%since 1990
from 4,765 in 1990
1990 – 2025
828 / sq mi
+4%since 1990
from 798 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
40.3
+1%since 1990
from 40.0 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
4K5K6K7K8K1990201020202024Marion
20248K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$24,753
+8%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $17,369 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$16,569
+45%since 1990
from $11,459 in 1990
US average: $21,522
17.3%
−0.3 ptssince 1990
from 17.6% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$59,400
+21%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $37,200 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$397
+10%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $274 in 1990
US average: $602
59.6%
−1.9 ptssince 1990
from 61.5% in 1990
40.4% rent
2.4
+12%since 1990
from 2.1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic86.8%(4,135)
Black11.6%(554)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(25)
Asian0.9%(44)
Diversity Score30.2%(1,437)
2000
White, non-Hispanic80.4%(3,972)
Black10.4%(513)
Hispanic / Latino7%(348)
Asian1%(51)
Diversity Score40.3%(1,992)
40
+34%since 1990
from 30 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

15.1%
+3.5 ptssince 1990
from 11.6% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
67.5%
+13.5 ptssince 1990
from 54.0% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
4.3%
−0.3 ptssince 1990
from 4.6% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

15.5 min
+2%since 1990
from 15.2 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
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 4,943 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Marion, North Carolina earns about $24,753 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 $59,400, and the typical rent is about $397 a month.

How educated are people in Marion, North Carolina?

About 15.1% 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 17.3% of people in Marion, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Marion, North Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Marion, North Carolina has grown since 1990. The population has added about 178 residents, a change of about 4 percent over that period.

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

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