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Marion

Texas · 1,101 residents (2025 est.) · 0.781 sq mi
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Marion has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $62,788. Population has declined 15% since 2000. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $162,100.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 41.7
US median: 38.9
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 71%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
939
−15%since 2000
from 1,099 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,202 / sq mi
−15%since 2000
from 1,407 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
41.7
+24%since 2000
from 33.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:1,101 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
8439241K1K1K1990201020202024Marion
2024939
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$62,788
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,635 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,449
+144%since 2000
from $13,302 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
32.6%
+9.1 ptssince 2009
from 23.5% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
16.4%
+8.0 ptssince 2000
from 8.4% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.411
+6%since 2010
from 0.389 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade13.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Information12.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade8.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance5.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Transportation & warehousing3.7%
US avg: 2.2%
Professional, scientific, technical3.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services2.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration2.3%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.6%
US avg: 1.6%
Education & health services1.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Construction0.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0.8%
US avg: 0.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$162,100
+71%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $51,900 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,296
+38%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $517 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
71.6%
−8.4 ptssince 2000
from 80.1% in 2000
28.4% rent
Vacancy rate
6.7%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 7.8% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
19.4%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 15.7% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
47.4%
+15.1 ptssince 2009
from 32.3% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.6
+82%since 2000
from 1.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
60
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic54.9%(603)
Black6%(66)
Hispanic / Latino37.2%(409)
Asian1.1%(12)
Other0%
Diversity Score68.7%(755)
2024
White, non-Hispanic39.3%(369)
Black3.9%(37)
Hispanic / Latino48.1%(452)
Asian2.9%(27)
Other5.8%(54)
Diversity Score76%(714)
Diversity Score
76
+11%since 2000
from 69 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.3%
+10.9 ptssince 2000
from 7.4% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
70.8%
−6.3 ptssince 2000
from 77.1% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
2.8%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 2.6% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.4 min
+50%since 2000
from 17.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
68.6%
−16.3 ptssince 2009
from 84.9% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
18.9%
+7.6 ptssince 2009
from 11.3% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
7.9%
+7.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
4.6%
+4.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
3.2%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.2%
−2.9 ptssince 2011
from 5.1% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
61.8%
−4.6 ptssince 2011
from 66.4% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
9.7%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 11.1% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
27.7%
−26.2 ptssince 2009
from 54.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.7%
+4.1 ptssince 2009
from 46.6% in 2009
Female
49.3%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 53.4% in 2009
Foreign born
13.1%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 9.5% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.3%
−37.4 ptssince 2009
from 44.7% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
14.6%
−6.0 ptssince 2012
from 20.6% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
21.3%
−50.2 ptssince 2013
from 71.5% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
86.1%
+19.2 ptssince 2017
from 66.9% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
71.2%
−4.1 ptssince 2016
from 75.3% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
26.3%
+2.6 ptssince 2016
from 23.7% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Marion, Texas?

Marion, Texas has about 939 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Marion, Texas?

The typical household in Marion, Texas earns about $62,788 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Marion, Texas expensive?

In Marion, Texas, the median home is worth about $162,100, and the typical rent is about $1,296 a month.

How educated are people in Marion, Texas?

About 18.3% of adults age 25 and over in Marion, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Marion, Texas?

About 16.4% of people in Marion, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Marion, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Marion, Texas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 45 residents, a change of about -5 percent over that period.

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