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Marion Heights

Pennsylvania · 611 residents · 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 $32,130. Population has fallen 17% since 2000, a loss of 124 residents. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $58,400. With a median age of 48.3, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 36% less than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 48.3
US median: 37.2
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 8%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
611
−17%since 2000
from 735 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3,993 / sq mi
−17%since 2000
from 4,804 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
48.3
+13%since 2000
from 42.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
5316197077958831990201020202024Marion Heights
2024578
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$32,130
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,107 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,086
+27%since 2000
from $15,772 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
13.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 13.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
3.1%
−2.8 ptssince 2000
from 5.9% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.357
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade14.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade12%
US avg: 7.2%
Information7%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance3.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services1.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.4%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$58,400
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $50,400 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$523
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $406 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
47.8%
−36.2 ptssince 2000
from 84.1% in 2000
10.8% rent
Vacancy rate
19.8%
+4.8 ptssince 2009
from 14.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
21.2%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 22.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
40.6%
+20.0 ptssince 2009
from 20.6% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.8
+5%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.9%(727)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score1%(8)
2010
White, non-Hispanic98.9%(604)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(4)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score2%(12)
Diversity Score
2
+99%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.2%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 9.6% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
83.1%
+9.1 ptssince 2000
from 74.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
1.6%
−1.8 ptssince 2000
from 3.3% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.6 min
+64%since 2000
from 17.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
81.1%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 82.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
13.6%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 13.1% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.8%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
3.6%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
13.0%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 9.7% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
10.2%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 9.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
27.1%
−28.9 ptssince 2009
from 56.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.7%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
Female
48.3%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.3%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
20.3%
−29.0 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Marion Heights, Pennsylvania?

Marion Heights, Pennsylvania has about 611 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Marion Heights, Pennsylvania earns about $32,130 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 $58,400, and the typical rent is about $523 a month.

How educated are people in Marion Heights, Pennsylvania?

About 12.2% 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 3.1% 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 243 residents, a change of about -28 percent over that period.

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