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Marion

South Dakota · 784 residents · 0.868 sq mi
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Marion has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $42,222. Population has declined 12% since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $64,700. With a median age of 52.3, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 52.3
US median: 37.2
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
784
−12%since 2000
from 892 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
903 / sq mi
−12%since 2000
from 1,028 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
52.3
+18%since 2000
from 44.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
6647578509421K1990201020202024Marion
2024981
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$42,222
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,406 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,925
+42%since 2000
from $16,125 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
19.6%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 16.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
8.0%
+4.2 ptssince 2000
from 3.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.395
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information12.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance12.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical9.1%
US avg: 4.2%
Retail trade7.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services6.8%
US avg: 7%
Public administration5.9%
US avg: 4.9%
Wholesale trade5.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Education & health services3.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing3.2%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction2.9%
US avg: 1.4%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$64,700
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $43,400 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$459
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $315 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
30.2%
−46.1 ptssince 2000
from 76.3% in 2000
29.3% rent
Vacancy rate
18.7%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 17.2% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
14.5%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 16.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
40.3%
−8.0 ptssince 2009
from 48.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.5
+29%since 2000
from 1.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic95.8%(751)
Black0.4%(3)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(17)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other2%(16)
Diversity Score11.2%(88)
Diversity Score
11
+170%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.5%
−1.1 ptssince 2000
from 12.6% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
84.3%
+5.4 ptssince 2000
from 78.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.5%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 2.1% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.8 min
+50%since 2000
from 16.6 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
78.9%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 78.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
10.4%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 10.2% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.8%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
5.1%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 7.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.9%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
7.4%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
4.4%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 7.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
25.4%
−32.2 ptssince 2009
from 57.5% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.0%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 43.1% in 2009
Female
56.0%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 56.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
16.0%
−28.0 ptssince 2009
from 44.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Marion, South Dakota?

Marion, South Dakota has about 784 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Marion, South Dakota earns about $42,222 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 $64,700, and the typical rent is about $459 a month.

How educated are people in Marion, South Dakota?

About 11.5% 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 8.0% 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 21 residents, a change of about 3 percent over that period.

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