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Marion

Oregon · 307 residents · 1.148 sq mi
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Marion is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $98,676. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $251,600. With a median age of 47.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 50% more than the Oregon median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 47.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 119%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
307
+12%since 2000
from 274 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
267 / sq mi
+12%since 2000
from 239 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
47.3
+29%since 2000
from 36.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 2000 – 2024
1162303444585722000201020202024Marion
2024154
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$98,676
+207%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $21,389 in 2000
US average: $66,278
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$39,955
+303%since 2000
from $9,916 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
60.7%
+19.5 ptssince 2009
from 41.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
7.9%
−32.9 ptssince 2000
from 40.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade19.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade12.6%
US avg: 10%
Information5.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$251,600
+119%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $76,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
2000 – 2022
Owner-occupied
82.6%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 80.4% in 2000
17.4% rent
Afford Score
2.5
−29%since 2000
from 3.6 in 2000
2000 – 2020
Gentrification Score
68
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic88.7%(243)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino5.5%(15)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score13.7%(38)
2020
White, non-Hispanic80.8%(248)
Black0.3%(1)
Hispanic / Latino8.8%(27)
Asian2.3%(7)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score27.8%(85)
Diversity Score
28
+103%since 2000
from 14 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.9%
+11.9 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
88.7%
+44.8 ptssince 2000
from 43.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.6%
+6.6 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.1 min
−4%since 2000
from 18.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
60.9%
−13.2 ptssince 2009
from 74.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.6%
+5.6 ptssince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
69.6%
+3.0 ptssince 2011
from 66.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
62.8%
−7.5 ptssince 2009
from 70.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
42.1%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 44.2% in 2009
Female
57.9%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 55.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.3%
−88.3 ptssince 2013
from 93.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Marion, Oregon?

Marion, Oregon has about 307 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Marion, Oregon?

The typical household in Marion, Oregon earns about $98,676 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Marion, Oregon expensive?

In Marion, Oregon, the median home is worth about $251,600.

How educated are people in Marion, Oregon?

About 11.9% of adults age 25 and over in Marion, Oregon hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Marion, Oregon?

About 7.9% of people in Marion, Oregon live below the federal poverty line.

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