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Marion Heights

Pennsylvania · 560 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 $35,938. Population has fallen 24% since 2000, a loss of 175 residents. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $75,300. With a median age of 47.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 44% less than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 47.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
560
−24%since 2000
from 735 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3,660 / sq mi
−24%since 2000
from 4,804 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
47.1
+10%since 2000
from 42.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5316197077958831990201020202024Marion Heights
2024578
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$35,938
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,107 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,096
+40%since 2000
from $15,772 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
24.1%
+10.6 ptssince 2009
from 13.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
13.0%
+7.2 ptssince 2000
from 5.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade18%
US avg: 10%
Information18%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade6.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance3.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services3.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing1.5%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$75,300
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $50,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,080
+77%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $406 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
86.4%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 84.1% in 2000
13.6% rent
Afford Score
2.1
+21%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic96.8%(542)
Black0.2%(1)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(6)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score3.2%(18)
Diversity Score
3
+208%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.3%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 9.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.4%
+17.4 ptssince 2000
from 74.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.5%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 3.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
39.3 min
+126%since 2000
from 17.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
77.3%
−5.0 ptssince 2009
from 82.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
12.4%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 9.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
9.0%
+3.1 ptssince 2011
from 5.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
52.6%
−13.2 ptssince 2011
from 65.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
34.6%
−21.5 ptssince 2009
from 56.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.9%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
Female
50.1%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.2%
−87.1 ptssince 2013
from 90.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Marion Heights, Pennsylvania?

Marion Heights, Pennsylvania has about 560 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Marion Heights, Pennsylvania earns about $35,938 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 $75,300, and the typical rent is about $1,080 a month.

How educated are people in Marion Heights, Pennsylvania?

About 13.3% 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 13.0% 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 294 residents, a change of about -34 percent over that period.

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