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Marion Heights

Pennsylvania · 552 residents (2025 est.) · 0.153 sq mi
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Marion Heights has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $52,569. Population has fallen 21% since 2000, a loss of 157 residents. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $89,800. With a median age of 46.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 33% less than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 46.0
US median: 38.9
Less educated
8% 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
578
−21%since 2000
from 735 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3,778 / sq mi
−14%since 2009
from 4,386 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
Median age
46.0
+7%since 2000
from 42.9 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:552 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
5316197077958831990201020202024Marion Heights
2024578
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 54.7%(27)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 94.3%(25)
US avg: 6%
10 to 148%(46)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 196.9%(40)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 243.1%(18)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 3413.7%(79)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 447.6%(44)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5412.5%(72)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6419.4%(112)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7411.9%(69)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 845.7%(33)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over2.2%(13)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$52,569
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,107 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,455
+68%since 2000
from $15,772 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
27.2%
+13.7 ptssince 2009
from 13.5% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
22.3%
+16.4 ptssince 2000
from 5.9% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.420
+18%since 2010
from 0.357 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information15%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade9%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance6.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical6.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade4.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing4.3%
US avg: 2.2%
Other services1.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration1.7%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$89,800
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $50,400 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,156
+56%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $406 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
76.6%
−7.5 ptssince 2000
from 84.1% in 2000
23.4% rent
Vacancy rate
26.0%
+11.0 ptssince 2009
from 14.9% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
11.8%
−11.0 ptssince 2009
from 22.8% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
40.3%
+19.7 ptssince 2009
from 20.6% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.7
+12%since 2009
from 1.5 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
40
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.9%(727)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic97.6%(564)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(7)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.2%(7)
Diversity Score
6
−32%since 2009
from 9 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Spaniard0.7%(4)
Mexican0.5%(3)
Ancestry
Polish23.5%(136)
German13.1%(76)
Irish8.8%(51)
Italian7.3%(42)
Dutch6.4%(37)
Slovak5.9%(34)
English5.5%(32)
British3.6%(21)
Ukrainian2.8%(16)
American1.9%(11)
Welsh1.4%(8)
French0.5%(3)
+ 3 more ancestry groups with data
Russian0.5%(3)
Austrian0.3%(2)
Lithuanian0.3%(2)
RANKED:Largest Polish population · Largest German population · Largest Irish population · Largest Italian population · Largest Dutch population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.3%
−1.3 ptssince 2000
from 9.6% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
90.8%
+16.7 ptssince 2000
from 74.0% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
1.9%
−1.4 ptssince 2000
from 3.3% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.3 min
+34%since 2000
from 17.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
69.2%
−13.0 ptssince 2009
from 82.3% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
8.6%
−4.5 ptssince 2009
from 13.1% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
17.2%
+15.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
3.6%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
9.1%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 9.7% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.9%
−3.0 ptssince 2011
from 5.9% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
50.4%
−15.4 ptssince 2011
from 65.8% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
17.9%
+8.2 ptssince 2009
from 9.8% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
24.8%
−31.2 ptssince 2009
from 56.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
58.5%
+7.4 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
Female
41.5%
−7.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
11.7%
−37.6 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
21.3%
+4.8 ptssince 2012
from 16.5% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.5%
−84.8 ptssince 2013
from 90.3% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
86.4%
+12.9 ptssince 2017
from 73.5% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
99.1%
+1.3 ptssince 2016
from 97.8% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.5%
+0.2 ptssince 2016
from 0.3% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married49.8%(127)
Married34.9%(89)
Widowed6.3%(16)
Divorced9%(23)
Women 15+
Never married28%(63)
Married39.1%(88)
Widowed16.4%(37)
Divorced16.4%(37)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Marion Heights, Pennsylvania?

Marion Heights, Pennsylvania has about 578 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Marion Heights, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Marion Heights, Pennsylvania earns about $52,569 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Marion Heights, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Marion Heights, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $89,800, and the typical rent is about $1,156 a month.

How educated are people in Marion Heights, Pennsylvania?

About 8.3% of adults age 25 and over in Marion Heights, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Marion Heights, Pennsylvania?

About 22.3% of people in Marion Heights, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has Marion Heights, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, Marion Heights, Pennsylvania has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 276 residents, a change of about -32 percent over that period.

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

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