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Marion

Pennsylvania · 878 residents · 1.99 sq mi
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Marion has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $41,964. Population has declined 3% since 2023. 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $196,600. With a median age of 53.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 46% less than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 53.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 10%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
878
−3%since 2023
from 909 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
441 / sq mi
−3%since 2023
from 457 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
53.5
+69%since 2023
from 31.7 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
6057739421K1K201020202024Marion
2024878
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$41,964
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $32,734 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$31,726
+35%since 2023
from $23,481 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
32.7%
+9.2 ptssince 2023
from 23.5% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
16.0%
+0.4 ptssince 2023
from 15.6% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.440
−7%since 2023
from 0.472 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services12.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration12.2%
US avg: 4.8%
Information9.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance8.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Wholesale trade7.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Professional, scientific, technical5.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services3.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$196,600
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $213,100 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
87.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2023
from 87.0% in 2023
12.1% rent
Vacancy rate
11.0%
−1.7 ptssince 2023
from 12.7% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
30.3%
−9.5 ptssince 2023
from 39.9% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.7
−28%since 2023
from 6.5 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Gentrification Score
3
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic100%(909)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic94.9%(833)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino5.1%(45)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score12.2%(107)
Diversity Score
12
from 0 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.4%
−5.6 ptssince 2023
from 26.0% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
85.6%
+5.1 ptssince 2023
from 80.5% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
5.3%
−0.5 ptssince 2023
from 5.7% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.6 min
−9%since 2023
from 20.5 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
78.8%
+1.0 ptssince 2023
from 77.8% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
7.2%
+7.2 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
6.2%
−3.6 ptssince 2023
from 9.8% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
5.9%
−1.2 ptssince 2023
from 7.1% 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
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
53.7%
+6.0 ptssince 2023
from 47.7% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
38.7%
+18.2 ptssince 2023
from 20.6% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
37.0%
+6.3 ptssince 2023
from 30.7% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.9%
−3.2 ptssince 2023
from 50.2% in 2023
Female
53.1%
+3.2 ptssince 2023
from 49.8% in 2023
Foreign born
5.1%
+5.1 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
1.4%
−1.7 ptssince 2023
from 3.2% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
11.7%
−3.5 ptssince 2023
from 15.2% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
21.9%
−13.4 ptssince 2023
from 35.3% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
84.7%
+3.6 ptssince 2023
from 81.1% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Marion, Pennsylvania?

Marion, Pennsylvania has about 878 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Marion, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Marion, Pennsylvania earns about $41,964 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Marion, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Marion, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $196,600.

How educated are people in Marion, Pennsylvania?

About 20.4% of adults age 25 and over in Marion, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Marion, Pennsylvania?

About 16.0% of people in Marion, Pennsylvania 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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