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Marion

Ohio · 35,587 residents (2025 est.) · 12.964 sq mi
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Marion has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $47,951. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $119,500. The poverty rate of 22.4% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 33% less than the Ohio median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 39.0
US median: 38.9
Less educated
10% 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
35,669
+1%since 2000
from 35,318 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,751 / sq mi
+1%since 2000
from 2,724 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
39.0
+11%since 2000
from 35.2 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:35,587 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
34K35K36K36K37K1990201020202024Marion
202436K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$47,951
−21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,124 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,852
+41%since 2000
from $16,247 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
29.9%
+15.9 ptssince 2009
from 14.1% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
22.4%
+8.6 ptssince 2000
from 13.8% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.436
+2%since 2010
from 0.426 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade24.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Information12.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade5.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance4.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services3%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Public administration2.3%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing1.4%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.1%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$119,500
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $66,200 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$856
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $495 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
57.2%
−6.3 ptssince 2000
from 63.5% in 2000
42.8% rent
Vacancy rate
13.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 13.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
19.6%
−6.6 ptssince 2009
from 26.3% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
47.8%
−5.9 ptssince 2009
from 53.7% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.5
+25%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
37
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic89.6%(31,658)
Black7%(2,465)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(474)
Asian0.5%(189)
Other0%
Diversity Score20.8%(7,351)
2024
White, non-Hispanic79.5%(28,344)
Black8.5%(3,015)
Hispanic / Latino4%(1,414)
Asian0.5%(181)
Other7.6%(2,715)
Diversity Score44.3%(15,784)
Diversity Score
44
+113%since 2000
from 21 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.5%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 8.8% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
86.5%
+10.7 ptssince 2000
from 75.8% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
3.5%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 2.8% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.0 min
+43%since 2000
from 14.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
79.5%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 82.1% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
12.1%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 10.2% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
1.2%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
4.0%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.2%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.4%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
9.8%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 11.3% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
9.4%
−2.1 ptssince 2011
from 11.5% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
49.5%
−2.0 ptssince 2011
from 51.5% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
10.2%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 10.5% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
22.7%
−34.2 ptssince 2009
from 56.9% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
55.2%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 54.4% in 2009
Female
44.8%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 45.6% in 2009
Foreign born
1.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
8.0%
−47.2 ptssince 2009
from 55.1% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
20.0%
+0.9 ptssince 2012
from 19.1% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.7%
−77.5 ptssince 2013
from 84.2% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
86.3%
+15.0 ptssince 2017
from 71.3% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
95.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2016
from 95.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.3%
−1.3 ptssince 2016
from 3.6% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Marion, Ohio?

Marion, Ohio has about 35,669 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Marion, Ohio?

The typical household in Marion, Ohio earns about $47,951 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Marion, Ohio expensive?

In Marion, Ohio, the median home is worth about $119,500, and the typical rent is about $856 a month.

How educated are people in Marion, Ohio?

About 10.5% of adults age 25 and over in Marion, Ohio hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Marion, Ohio?

About 22.4% of people in Marion, Ohio live below the federal poverty line.

Has Marion, Ohio grown since 1990?

Yes, Marion, Ohio has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,594 residents, a change of about 5 percent over that period.

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