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Marion

Pennsylvania · 851 residents · 1.99 sq mi
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Marion has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $64,614. Population has fallen 27% since 2019, a loss of 319 residents. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $157,900. With a median age of 44.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 44.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 9%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
851
−27%since 2019
from 1,170 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
428 / sq mi
−27%since 2019
from 588 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
44.1
+17%since 2019
from 37.6 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
6057739421K1K201020202024Marion
2024878
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$64,614
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $76,179 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,229
−5%since 2019
from $24,338 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
44.7%
−11.8 ptssince 2019
from 56.5% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
2.6%
+0.8 ptssince 2019
from 1.8% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information26.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Arts, entertainment, food15.3%
US avg: 2%
Retail trade8.4%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance6.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical6.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services5.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration5.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$157,900
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $172,000 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,365
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $1,146 in 2019
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
79.9%
+35.4 ptssince 2019
from 44.5% in 2019
20.1% rent
Afford Score
2.4
+8%since 2019
from 2.3 in 2019
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic62.6%(732)
Black24.7%(289)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian4.4%(52)
Other8.3%(97)
Diversity Score67.3%(788)
2020
White, non-Hispanic91.1%(775)
Black1.1%(9)
Hispanic / Latino4.2%(36)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other4.8%(41)
Diversity Score23.4%(199)
Diversity Score
23
−65%since 2019
from 67 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.5%
−13.0 ptssince 2019
from 27.5% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
71.8%
−1.8 ptssince 2019
from 73.7% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.0%
−3.1 ptssince 2019
from 4.1% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.7 min
+3%since 2019
from 16.2 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
89.4%
+13.9 ptssince 2019
from 75.5% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
11.3%
−2.6 ptssince 2019
from 13.9% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
65.7%
+7.9 ptssince 2019
from 57.8% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
28.4%
−7.3 ptssince 2019
from 35.7% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
37.4%
−9.5 ptssince 2019
from 46.9% in 2019
Female
62.6%
+9.5 ptssince 2019
from 53.1% in 2019
Foreign born
3.4%
−1.1 ptssince 2019
from 4.4% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.7%
−2.5 ptssince 2019
from 10.2% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Marion, Pennsylvania?

Marion, Pennsylvania has about 851 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Marion, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Marion, Pennsylvania earns about $64,614 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 $157,900, and the typical rent is about $1,365 a month.

How educated are people in Marion, Pennsylvania?

About 14.5% 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 2.6% of people in Marion, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

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