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Marion

South Dakota · 895 residents (2025 est.) · 0.868 sq mi
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Marion has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $67,750. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $164,500. With a median age of 51.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 51.7
US median: 38.9
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 108%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
981
+10%since 2000
from 892 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,130 / sq mi
+10%since 2000
from 1,028 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
51.7
+17%since 2000
from 44.3 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:895 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
6647578509421K1990201020202024Marion
2024981
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$67,750
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,406 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$36,121
+124%since 2000
from $16,125 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
48.9%
+32.0 ptssince 2009
from 16.8% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
10.8%
+6.9 ptssince 2000
from 3.8% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.402
+2%since 2010
from 0.395 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing14%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction14%
US avg: 1.2%
Information9.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade9.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance7.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical7.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing5.2%
US avg: 2.2%
Retail trade4%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services1.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration1.9%
US avg: 4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$164,500
+108%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $43,400 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$813
+42%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $315 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
75.9%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 76.3% in 2000
24.1% rent
Vacancy rate
7.6%
−9.5 ptssince 2009
from 17.2% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
15.5%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 16.3% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
32.3%
−16.0 ptssince 2009
from 48.3% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.4
+104%since 2000
from 1.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
71
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.8%(872)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(15)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.2%(37)
2024
White, non-Hispanic93.1%(913)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(12)
Asian0%(0)
Other5.7%(56)
Diversity Score16.3%(160)
Diversity Score
16
+292%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.8%
+6.2 ptssince 2000
from 12.6% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
89.5%
+10.6 ptssince 2000
from 78.9% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
4.0%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 2.1% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.9 min
+32%since 2000
from 16.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
78.6%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 78.4% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
15.7%
+5.5 ptssince 2009
from 10.2% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
2.3%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
3.2%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 7.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
4.3%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.2%
−1.2 ptssince 2011
from 1.4% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
59.5%
+1.2 ptssince 2011
from 58.2% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
14.8%
+7.2 ptssince 2009
from 7.5% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
34.0%
−23.6 ptssince 2009
from 57.5% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.4%
+6.4 ptssince 2009
from 43.1% in 2009
Female
50.6%
−6.4 ptssince 2009
from 56.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.2%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
10.5%
−33.6 ptssince 2009
from 44.0% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
15.6%
−2.4 ptssince 2012
from 18.0% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
7.7%
−85.2 ptssince 2013
from 92.9% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
86.5%
+22.4 ptssince 2017
from 64.1% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.3%
+1.4 ptssince 2016
from 96.9% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
−1.4 ptssince 2016
from 1.4% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Marion, South Dakota?

Marion, South Dakota has about 981 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Marion, South Dakota?

The typical household in Marion, South Dakota earns about $67,750 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Marion, South Dakota expensive?

In Marion, South Dakota, the median home is worth about $164,500, and the typical rent is about $813 a month.

How educated are people in Marion, South Dakota?

About 18.8% of adults age 25 and over in Marion, South Dakota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Marion, South Dakota?

About 10.8% of people in Marion, South Dakota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Marion, South Dakota grown since 1990?

Yes, Marion, South Dakota has grown since 1990. The population has added about 218 residents, a change of about 29 percent over that period.

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